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October 6, 2020

Sarah Moore & Dr. Teri Kidd, Animal Protective League

“Veterinary medicine in general and spay/neuter in particular are essential services.” Listen to Episode #372 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, Boulder Holistic Vet, and Kitty Sift. In this episode, Stacy chats with Sarah Moore, the clinic manager for the Animal Protective League (APL) of Springfield […]

August 3, 2021

Lisa Wysocki, Co-director Fido Fixers

“The big lesson we learned was that before we give Fido [a mobile clinic] to any group, they have to have a dedicated vet already hired.” Listen to Episode #415 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Lisa got involved in animal welfare […]

June 27, 2022

Strategy and Collaboration with Cameron Greig, Community Cat Coordinator for the Humane Society of Huron Valley

“Really my big thing in TNR is education and awareness; I want as many people to know about TNR as possible so that they can help save the cats.” Listen to Episode #462 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy chats with Cameron […]

July 5, 2022

Pump Up the Volume with Dr. June Long, Happy Pets Housecall

“These techniques are successful because they focus on what’s essential in the procedure . . . and [this] allows the surgeon to work more effortlessly and therefore more efficiently.” Listen to Episode #463 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy chats with […]

July 12, 2022

Just Give TNR a Try with Joe Federico, Co-Founder & Director of Stray Paws Animal Haven

“We’re trying . . . [to] demonstrate that this can be done, done effectively with great results, and . . . exemplify this to every town, because my ultimate belief is that there should be TNR in every town.” Listen to Episode #464 Now This episode is sponsored in […]

December 6, 2022

Justice, TNR, and Not-So-Crazy Cat Ladies with Esmerelda Alvarez, TNR Advocate

“I think the best way to rescue the most cats is through TNR.” Listen to Episode #485 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Esmeralda Alvarez, a TNR advocate and cat foster who performs TNR on a weekly basis. Her efforts began back in 2015, […]

March 21, 2023

A Mountain of Veterinary Conversation with Dr. Jeff Young, Founder of Planned Pethood and star of Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet

“I’ve always tried to make a difference. . . I want to make a difference in the long run.” Listen to Episode #500 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this special 500th episode of Community Cats Podcast, Stacy is joined by Dr. Jeff […]

April 4, 2023

Campaigns for Community Cat Education with Louise Holton, Founder of Alley Cat Rescue and Co-Founder of Alley Cat Allies, and Deborah Holzer, Development Assistant at Alley Cat Rescue

“Our whole lives are really to get the word out that this is the solution.” – Louise on TNR Listen to Episode #502 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Louise Holton, Founder of Alley Cat Rescue, and Deborah Holzer, […]

May 23, 2023

Increasing Spay-Neuter Access for Cats with Robert Murtaugh, DVM, and Robert Weedon, DVM.

“I firmly believe that spay-neuter is an essential element of access to care.” – Dr. Weedon Listen to Episode #509 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with veterinarians Dr. Robert Murtaugh and Dr. […]

June 20, 2023

A Mass Trapping Powerhouse with Dawn Benefiel, Executive Director of Indy Neighborhood Cats

“You don’t have to be a cat person to support TNR.” Listen to Episode #513 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Dawn Benefiel, the executive director of Indy Neighborhood Cats (“INC”), a […]

July 25, 2023

Felines, Forensics and Affordable Care with Dr. Michelle Gonzalez (aka Dr. G), Owner of the Rascal Unit

“As veterinarians, we have to educate people.” Listen to Episode #518 Now This episode is sponsored in part by The Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Dr. G, owner of the Rascal Unit, which consists of two mobile veterinary hospitals that provide […]

August 15, 2023

Shifting the Mindset in Municipal Sheltering with Heidi Williams, Director of the Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter

“Have integrity, do the right thing, and the rest of it falls into place.” Listen to Episode #521 Now This episode is sponsored in part by The Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. This week, Stacy sits down with Heidi Williams, director of the Ingham County Animal Control […]

August 29, 2023

Fostering Relationships with Niki Cudsworth, Board Member of the Visalia Feral Cat Coalition

“One cat at a time, we can make a difference.” Listen to Episode #523 Now This episode is sponsored in part by The Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Niki Cudsworth, a board member of the Visalia Feral Cat Coalition (VFCC), an […]

November 21, 2023

Oops! We Need to Fix the Veterinary Shortage with Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), Owner of Veterinary Team Training

“We’ve got to use veterinary technicians. And here’s what happens – I feel so good getting to help a pet owner and increase that pet owner-animal bond, and my veterinarian can go do doctor things! If you utilize your technicians more, you get to be a doctor more.” Listen to […]

January 9, 2024

Eliminating Economic Euthanasia with Steven Mornelli, Founder of Waggle.org

“…that $1 that you give turns into $2, and it goes directly to these veterinary hospitals. To me, it’s the conduit, the backbone, and the lifeblood of our work. And I can’t speak enough to how the generous community that participates in that forever fund is allowing us to do […]

January 16, 2024

With Enthusiasm We Work Together with Donna Brown, Founder of Garden City Community Cats Project

“It’s been always about the passionate people that gave up more than they had to simply keep these cats alive. And that is what gave me the drive and gives me the happiness to go on without depression and with enthusiasm.” Listen to Episode #543 Now This episode is […]

October 6, 2020

A Mountain of Veterinary Conversation with Dr. Jeff Young, Founder of Planned Pethood and star of Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet

April 4, 2023

Campaigns for Community Cat Education with Louise Holton, Founder of Alley Cat Rescue and Co-Founder of Alley Cat Allies, and Deborah Holzer, Development Assistant at Alley Cat Rescue

May 23, 2023

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