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August 10, 2016

Interview! Marvin Mackie, DVM, Co-Creator of the Quick Spay Technique

“In the human side of things, you can never get to zero in something that you think is absolutely ideal.” Dr. Marvin Mackie began his lifelong work with animals from an early age. Raised on a farm around cows and horses, he entered veterinary school with the intent of becoming a large animal […]
October 19, 2016

Interview! Dr. Peggy Larson, Founder of Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic, Colchester, VT

“You have to balance, to make sure that that cat’s going to be alright going back to where he came from.” Peggy Larson, founder of National Spay/Neuter Coalition, holds degrees from Ohio State Vet School, UC Davis, and Vermont Law School. She has used her education to support fellow vets trying […]
September 2, 2018

Non-Surgical Sterilization – How Will It Work for Community Cats?

In early July, I had the opportunity to attend the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D)’s 6th International Symposium on Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods of Pet Population Control, held this year in Boston, MA. Below are a few of my takeaways from the two days of presentations. If you […]
July 27, 2023

A Feline Forward Business Model: The Community Cat Clinic in Woodstock, GA

Story submitted by Kristen Petrie, Tech Tabby, The Community Cats Podcast. When it comes to caring for our feline friends, the Community Cat Clinic in Woodstock, GA, stands out as a beacon of hope and compassion. This unique veterinary clinic has begun to make waves in the community for its […]
August 31, 2023

Unveiling the Flatbush Veterinary Clinic: Tackling Cat Overpopulation in Brooklyn, New York

Story submitted by Kristen Petrie, Tech Tabby, The Community Cats Podcast. I was delighted to visit the bustling heart of the Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, to check out the exciting development of the Flatbush Veterinary Clinic. The brainchild of the Flatbush Cats organization, this new vet clinic will surely […]
April 24, 2024

Empowering Veterinarians to Combat Pet Overpopulation: Insights from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s Mobile Clinic

This article was contributed by Kendall Wapner, Social Cat at the Community Cats Podcast In the ongoing battle against pet overpopulation, innovative solutions like mobile veterinary clinics are proving to be game-changers. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Leah Craig Chumbley, the Executive Director at Brother Wolf Animal […]
May 30, 2024

From Grooming to Advocacy: A Journey of Compassion in Animal Welfare

This article was contributed by Colette Resnikoff, Virtual Volunteer I found myself injured in 2019 in a car accident that broke my dominant wrist in 3 places. I was diagnosed with early arthritis, and with repetitive motion injuries to wrists, back, and shoulders from dog grooming, I was in chronic […]
June 26, 2024

Drive Change with Every Mile: How the Georgia Pet Foundation License Plate Program Supports Community Cats through TNR Initiatives

This article was contributed by Jackie Van Loan, Content Writer, and Marketer at Helps2 for Non-Profits and Purpose-Driven Brands. The 2024 Georgia Pet Foundation plate was designed by popular Georgia street/folk artist Kyle Brooks seen above. In the heart of Georgia, a unique initiative by the Georgia Pet Foundation is […]
July 25, 2024

Tough Questions (and Answers) from Online Feline Leukemia Day

At the 2024 Online Feline Leukemia Day we had a new session, called Tough Questions panel where we had presenters Margaret Tompkins, president of the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy, and Dr. Nathalie Dowgray, head of the International Society of Feline Medicine at icatcare.org, responded to some of the “tough […]
August 29, 2024

A Unified Effort to Tackle Pet Overpopulation – Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) Coalition

The Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition was born out of a deep commitment to collaboration among animal welfare organizations in the state. The idea emerged through ongoing conversations about the growing challenges in the field of animal welfare. The participating organizations, already familiar with working together, recognized that the […]
September 26, 2024

Transforming Outdoor Spaces: A Celebration of Catios

Article and Photos Contributed by Kendall Wapner This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a captivating catio tour, presented by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Bird Alliance of Oregon, and Bird Conservation Oregon. The event showcased a diverse array of catios, each reflecting the creativity and dedication of […]
August 10, 2016

Interview! Marvin Mackie, DVM, Co-Creator of the Quick Spay Technique

“In the human side of things, you can never get to zero in something that you think is absolutely ideal.” Dr. Marvin Mackie began his lifelong work with animals from an early age. Raised on a farm around cows and horses, he entered veterinary school with the intent of becoming a large animal […]
October 19, 2016

Interview! Dr. Peggy Larson, Founder of Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic, Colchester, VT

“You have to balance, to make sure that that cat’s going to be alright going back to where he came from.” Peggy Larson, founder of National Spay/Neuter Coalition, holds degrees from Ohio State Vet School, UC Davis, and Vermont Law School. She has used her education to support fellow vets trying […]
September 2, 2018

Non-Surgical Sterilization – How Will It Work for Community Cats?

In early July, I had the opportunity to attend the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D)’s 6th International Symposium on Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods of Pet Population Control, held this year in Boston, MA. Below are a few of my takeaways from the two days of presentations. If you […]
July 27, 2023

A Feline Forward Business Model: The Community Cat Clinic in Woodstock, GA

Story submitted by Kristen Petrie, Tech Tabby, The Community Cats Podcast. When it comes to caring for our feline friends, the Community Cat Clinic in Woodstock, GA, stands out as a beacon of hope and compassion. This unique veterinary clinic has begun to make waves in the community for its […]
August 31, 2023

Unveiling the Flatbush Veterinary Clinic: Tackling Cat Overpopulation in Brooklyn, New York

Story submitted by Kristen Petrie, Tech Tabby, The Community Cats Podcast. I was delighted to visit the bustling heart of the Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, to check out the exciting development of the Flatbush Veterinary Clinic. The brainchild of the Flatbush Cats organization, this new vet clinic will surely […]
April 24, 2024

Empowering Veterinarians to Combat Pet Overpopulation: Insights from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s Mobile Clinic

This article was contributed by Kendall Wapner, Social Cat at the Community Cats Podcast In the ongoing battle against pet overpopulation, innovative solutions like mobile veterinary clinics are proving to be game-changers. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Leah Craig Chumbley, the Executive Director at Brother Wolf Animal […]
May 30, 2024

From Grooming to Advocacy: A Journey of Compassion in Animal Welfare

This article was contributed by Colette Resnikoff, Virtual Volunteer I found myself injured in 2019 in a car accident that broke my dominant wrist in 3 places. I was diagnosed with early arthritis, and with repetitive motion injuries to wrists, back, and shoulders from dog grooming, I was in chronic […]
June 26, 2024

Drive Change with Every Mile: How the Georgia Pet Foundation License Plate Program Supports Community Cats through TNR Initiatives

This article was contributed by Jackie Van Loan, Content Writer, and Marketer at Helps2 for Non-Profits and Purpose-Driven Brands. The 2024 Georgia Pet Foundation plate was designed by popular Georgia street/folk artist Kyle Brooks seen above. In the heart of Georgia, a unique initiative by the Georgia Pet Foundation is […]
July 25, 2024

Tough Questions (and Answers) from Online Feline Leukemia Day

At the 2024 Online Feline Leukemia Day we had a new session, called Tough Questions panel where we had presenters Margaret Tompkins, president of the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy, and Dr. Nathalie Dowgray, head of the International Society of Feline Medicine at icatcare.org, responded to some of the “tough […]
August 29, 2024

A Unified Effort to Tackle Pet Overpopulation – Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) Coalition

The Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition was born out of a deep commitment to collaboration among animal welfare organizations in the state. The idea emerged through ongoing conversations about the growing challenges in the field of animal welfare. The participating organizations, already familiar with working together, recognized that the […]
September 26, 2024

Transforming Outdoor Spaces: A Celebration of Catios

Article and Photos Contributed by Kendall Wapner This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a captivating catio tour, presented by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Bird Alliance of Oregon, and Bird Conservation Oregon. The event showcased a diverse array of catios, each reflecting the creativity and dedication of […]

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