Overcoming Challenges Archives - The Community Cats Podcast

March 15, 2022

Cat Cinema and Speech with Tracie Hotchner, Author, Animal Wellness Advocate, and Founder of The Radio Pet Lady Network

“When people use negative words, we need to help correct them. People might speak ill of cats because they don’t understand them.” Listen to Episode #447 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy talks to Tracie Hotchner, author, podcaster, animal […]

March 22, 2022

Fixing Programs and Cats with Jonathan Howe, Public Defender and New York’s 14th Congressional District Candidate

“Seeing the way that people make this [TNR] their priority, make doing something good for their community a priority, was really inspiring.” Listen to Episode #448 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy speaks to Jonathan Howe, who is a […]

March 29, 2022

Discussing Feline Behavior with the CCP Behavior Day Dream Team

“We’ve advanced so much in terms of understanding cat behavior but yet, we still have so far to go. We need more days like this.” Listen to Episode #449 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy interviews […]

May 17, 2022

When Pets Fly with Marta Negro, Founder of Help the Dog Fly

“So I think it’s really important when you start something that you really feel part of it and you have the feeling that you really want to talk about it all of the time.” Listen to Episode #456 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s […]

May 24, 2022

A Small Organization Making a Big Impact with Linda Chitwood, Volunteer Director, Homeless Animals Relief Project

“The good thing about spay/neuter is one cat fixed: thousands saved. So you get one done, you can feel really good that night about what you’ve done. You don’t have to have these big huge numbers to make a difference in your community, in your neighborhood.” Listen to Episode #457 […]

May 31, 2022

Special Episode! Trappers’ Tips & Tricks Part 1 with Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs, Neighborhood Cats

“What about the ones where you do all the basics – you do the feeding pattern, you withhold the food, you use the good traps, and all that – but they just won’t go in?” Listen to Episode #458 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and […]

June 7, 2022

Special Episode! Trappers’ Tips & Tricks Part 2 with Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs, Neighborhood Cats

“This is for when you’re really desperate to get the tomcat.” Listen to Episode #459 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with feral cats, the folks at Neighborhood Cats have gathered together their favorite ways […]

June 20, 2022

Handling Costly Surprises with Edwin Plotts, Director of Marketing at Pawlicy Advisor

“Just to make people aware: pet insurance is a very helpful tool; veterinary financing is a very helpful tool. When they’re combined, it creates a unique situation where they really piggyback and help each other.” Listen to Episode #461 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and […]

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 26, 2022

Same Team with Sterling Davis, Atlanta’s “Trap King”

“It’s important that we learn to work together or learn not to work against one another.” Listen to Episode #466 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, “Trap King” Sterling Davis returns to the show to share some of the projects […]

August 2, 2022

A Drop Trap Master Class with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

“Because they (cats) are less afraid of drop traps, you don’t need them to be as hungry to trap them… ” Listen to Episode #467 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This week, The Community Cats Podcast is excited to bring you a special […]

August 9, 2022

Part 2 – A Drop Trap Master Class with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

On trapping in tight locations…“We put a spotter up on the slope who could watch the whole thing and give us a signal when to drop the traps.” Listen to Episode #468 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This week, The Community Cats Podcast […]

August 30, 2022

Emotional Support Animals with Daniel Maigler, LCSW, Mental Health Advisor for Paws for Patrick

“[Pets] are empathy machines, and they can sense how we’re doing without us having to say anything. Often our pets will know how we’re doing before we do, and they’ll connect in that way.” Listen to Episode #471 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s […]

September 6, 2022

Community Communication with Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak

“Let’s ensure that we’re starting the conversation from that place of all of the things we have in common and real compassion and understanding for why community members might be confused around these issues.” Listen to Episode #472 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s […]

September 13, 2022

Romance, Suspense, and Trapping with Angela Campbell, Best-Selling Author, The Psychic Detective

“It’s very important to try to be diplomatic and to try to understand their point of view. . . . You have to be understanding.” Listen to Episode #473 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Dr. Pussum’s Cat Nip, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats […]

September 20, 2022

Pedaling and Paws with Caleb Curtis and Marilyn Monroad, Founder(s) of Calico Cycles

“Keep following your dreams. Keep following your heart. Keep going to where you’re led to go because it’s a life worth living when you’re following your heart.” Listen to Episode #474 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Dr. Pussum’s Cat Nip, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. After dropping out […]

October 4, 2022

Thinking Vertically with Melody Kwan of MeloCat

“I always tell everyone, ‘Even if you don’t like animals, you can still help. If you don’t have what it takes, you can still help.’” Listen to Episode #476 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Melody […]

October 11, 2022

Contraception for Cats with Valerie Benka and John Boone from Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

“We do, in those two worlds, share some goals. We can recognize that there might be suspicion or assumptions or disagreements about how well TNR works to manage populations but by working together, those two worlds can certainly make it better.” – John Boone Listen to Episode #477 Now […]

October 18, 2022

One Less Thing To Worry About with Janice Cobb, Founder of ZInzie Pie

“They are love engendering machines. They are love giving machines of an unconditional nature. That’s all they want to do, is love you.” Listen to Episode #478 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Janice Cobb, the […]

October 25, 2022

Letting Gato Be Gato with Winter Miller, Author of Not a Cat

“And, so I wrote a book that is for all of those people out there who just want to be who they are.” Listen to Episode #479 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Winter Miller, an […]

November 1, 2022

Part 1 of Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats

“It starts off as you’re their feeder but overtime they form a special relationship with you…” Listen to Episode #480 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This is a special audio presentation of our free webinar Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented […]

November 8, 2022

Part 2 of Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats

“I’d prefer to have cats in my yard instead of vegetables but other people might, justifiably, feel differently and that’s perfectly fine…” Listen to Episode #481 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. *A Quick Note from the Production Team – There is […]

November 15, 2022

Help When Animal-Loving Humans Have It Ruff with Marisa Hernandez, Director of Operations & Co-Founder Ruff Haven

“We really believe in collaboration, not just in animal welfare but in human welfare.” Listen to Episode #482 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. On today’s episode, Stacy chats with Marisa Hernandez, one of the co-founders of Ruff Haven, an organization that helps people encountering […]

November 21, 2022

Picture Perfect Cats with Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, Frame Your Feline Founders

“Once you get one cat, you can’t stop getting cats. It’s an addiction like none other.” Listen to Episode #483 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, stand-up comedians and entrepreneurs based in Los Angeles. The pair grew weary of […]

November 29, 2022

How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center

“Nothing feels better than helping a pet get back to their family that loves them.” Listen to Episode #484 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Corinne Bourgoin, who serves as the Operations Coordinator at the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center. […]

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, […]

December 13, 2022

Open to the Possibilities with Dr. Kelly Deihl, Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation

“I would tell people: stay open, learn, [and] keep learning.” Listen to Episode #486 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TevraPet and Maddie’s Fund. On today’s episode, Stacy chats with Dr. Kelly Deihl, the Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation and a prior […]

December 20, 2022

Training Tomorrow’s Trappers with Bryan Kortis, Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

“There’s still a disconnect between the grassroots groups (that are primarily doing trap-neuter-return) and the larger shelters (that are involved in return-to-field) and we need to get to a point where those two parts of the system are working together.” Listen to Episode #487 Now This episode is sponsored […]

December 27, 2022

Honoring Our Best Friends with Cheryl Richardson, Author of How to Survive the Loss of a Pet

“There were so many ways that this little being helped to bring us closer together, to teach us about love, to teach us about unconditional love.” Listen to Episode #488 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Cheryl […]

January 3, 2023

Anger Drives Change with Anne Levin, Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and Founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe

“Shar[ing] our skills and work[ing] in the best way that we individually can with our skills has been really helpful in allowing us to help more animals.” Listen to Episode #489 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy connects with […]

January 10, 2023

Cats at Play with Dr. Mikel Delgado, Co-Owner of Feline Minds

“I’m hoping by changing people’s perspective on what play looks like and giving them really concrete suggestions on how they can improve their play technique that more cats will get the play they deserve.” Listen to Episode #490 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s […]

January 17, 2023

Working Cats with Molly DeVoss, Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions

“Because they’re so territorial, it’s hard to introduce a new cat regardless of where they came from into a new cat household.” Listen to Episode #491 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this special episode, Stacy chats and co-hosts with Molly DeVoss, […]

January 24, 2023

Amplifying Your Fundraising Efforts with Sally Williams, Founder and President of Mission Meow

“There are so many possibilities for organizations where this money could go.” Listen to Episode #492 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Sally Williams, the founder, and president of Mission Meow and former guest of the show […]

January 31, 2023

Teaching, Inspiration, and Black Cats with Anne Montgomery, Author and Former Television Sportscaster and Teacher

“I think we need to teach young people more that animals need to be treated with the same respect you treat a person.” Listen to Episode #493 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Anne Montgomery, former sportscaster, newspaper and magazine writer, teacher, […]

February 7, 2023

The Purrfect Job for Cats with Sheila Massey, President and Founder of Hard Hat Cats

“The presence of cats is really beneficial to humans and that especially holds true in an urban setting where you have a lot of rats.” Listen to Episode #494 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Sheila Massey, […]

February 21, 2023

Your More Efficient Future with Dara Sklar, Founder of Synced with Dara

“You save yourself a lot of administrative time by being organized up front by setting up a system and a space to be organized.” Listen to Episode #496 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Dara Sklar, the […]

February 27, 2023

Saving the World One Cat at a Time with Rachel Geller, President of All Cats All the Time

“Often times, providing people with the necessary items, the support, the kindness, [and] the caring – that can be the very important difference between a person keeping the cat and surrendering the cat.” Listen to Episode #497 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In […]

March 7, 2023

Banishing Stress and Fear in Cats with Tabitha Kucera, Owner of Chirrups & Chatter

“If anything, we should be doing more to address the anxiety, fear, and stress [of community cats]” Listen to Episode #498 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy follows up with Tabitha Kucera, a registered veterinary technician, certified cat behavior training […]

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 […]

March 28, 2023

The Animated, Illustrated Cat with Marlene Sharp, TV and Film Writer and Executive and Proprietor of Pink Poodle Productions

“I’m glad that there are organizations that . . . dispel the myth [about black cats].” Listen to Episode #501 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Marlene Sharp, a TV and film writer and executive and proprietor of […]

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, […]

April 11, 2023

Building Understanding and Compassion for Cats with KJ McGlinn, Author and Kitty Correspondent for Pet Pals TV

“We have to honor the cat’s wishes…we have to honor the community cat who wants to be outside and have a safe, happy life there.” Listen to Episode #503 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with KJ McGill, Kitty […]

April 18, 2023

Women Helping Cats in West Michigan with Janet Vormittag, Author and Founder of Cats and Dogs, a Magazine

“That’s the cool thing. Some of these older groups are closing, but we have a whole new crop of young women who are starting rescues and taking over.” Listen to Episode #504 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy sits down […]

May 2, 2023

Inspiring Compassion for Animals with Nancy Robison, Author and Animal Advocate

“Don’t say, I wish somebody would help them. Go out and do it.” Listen to Episode #506 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with individual animal rescuer and advocate, Nancy Robison. After receiving […]

May 9, 2023

Cats and Common Ground with Ashley Byrne, Associate Director of Campaigns, PETA

“It’s empowering to realize that you can actually make a difference just by making different choices in the things that you do every day.” Listen to Episode #507 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy […]

May 16, 2023

Dispelling Myths About Black Cats with Linda Malik, Author of Willow’s Tale

“Willow’s mission is to show that black cats are adorable, fun, and magical and they need to be loved just as much as any other cat.” Listen to Episode #508 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this […]

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. […]

May 30, 2023

Saving Kittens with Nancy Peterson, Board Member of the National Kitten Coalition

“The National Kitten Coalition believes that every kitten deserves a chance to survive and thrive.” Listen to Episode #510 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 Nancy Peterson, Board Member of the National […]

June 6, 2023

Return-to-Field and Targeting Part 1 with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“How do you organize a TNR program on a very large scale and get the best results…” Listen to Episode #511 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, we are proud to bring you the audio […]

June 13, 2023

Return-to-Field and Targeting Part 2 with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“This brings us to one of the hot-button issues happening right now in return-to-field…what about friendly cats?” Listen to Episode #512 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In today’s podcast, we are proud to bring you the audio […]

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 […]

June 27, 2023

Picking, Protecting, and Pampering Cats with Justin Donne, Founder of The Kitty Boss

“There’s a lot of people that really need a cat and they don’t realize they do. So if I can marry up those two, I think that’d be a really great thing.” Listen to Episode #514 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, […]

July 4, 2023

Mobilizing the Community to Make TNR Happen, Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“How do you manage TNR on a much larger scale…as more of a program manager?” Listen to Episode #515 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In today’s podcast, we are proud to bring you part one of the […]

July 11, 2023

Mobilizing the Community to Make TNR Happen, Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“We’re not going to the with a sense of entitlement…that’s not going to get you very far…you have to let organizations move at a pace they’re comfortable with and realize things can accelerate once they get involved.” Listen to Episode #516 Now This episode is sponsored in part by […]

July 18, 2023

Tracking the Stats for Cats with Stephanie Filer, Executive Director of Shelter Animals Count

“There’s a lot of tools that we offer to make really understanding the data easier and start to identify where the need still exists.” Listen to Episode #517 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy […]

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 1, 2023

Targeted TNR & Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck, Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“…if you do it in this concentrated way, where you’re focused on one part of the community…by in larger you’ll have defeated the vacuum effect.” Listen to Episode #519 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In today’s podcast, we are […]

August 8, 2023

Targeted TNR & Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck, Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“You also want to know your community so your outreach is effective.” Listen to Episode #520 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In today’s podcast, we are proud to bring you part two of the audio version of “Targeted TNR […]

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 22, 2023

Reporting on Resources with Daniel Spehar, Co-Founder of the Together Initiative for Ohio’s Community Cats

“We really need to explore the unique needs and challenges that exist in the different parts of the state . . . so that when potential remedies are offered or additional resources are created, they can be targeted.” Listen to Episode #522 Now This episode is sponsored in part […]

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 […]

September 5, 2023

Strategies for Reducing Cat Populations, with Stacy LeBaron, Host of The Community Cats Podcast

“First and foremost, before me telling them [why they should neuter their indoor/outdoor cat], I want to find out what will move the needle for them.” Listen to Episode #524 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In today’s special podcast, […]

September 19, 2023

Finding Cat-Loving People with Audrey Stratton, Clinic Supervisor at Feral Cat Coalition

“We need more people that are eager and willing to help see a problem and want to be a part of the solution.” Listen to Episode #526 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy talks to Audrey […]

September 26, 2023

In Case of Emergency with Janice Cobb, Creator of the Save My Pet ID Tag

“Pets make us human.” Listen to Episode #527 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy is joined by Janice Cobb, creator of the Save My Pet ID Tag and former guest of the show (CCP Episode 478). […]

October 3, 2023

Your Path to the Perfect Multi Cat Lifestyle with Melody Kwan, MeloCat

“[There is] nothing that love, patience, time, and effort cannot fix.” Listen to Episode #528 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy is joined by Melody Kwan, aka MeloCat, a cat rescuer, foster, and volunteer-based in Hong […]

October 17, 2023

Boosting Your Cat-Centered Organization’s Board with Sonia Saleh, Founder of Uplifting Nonprofits

“It’s really important to show that the Board is invested in the organization.” Listen to Episode #530 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Sonia Saleh, the founder of Uplifting Nonprofits and creator of the […]

October 24, 2023

The New Breed of Animal Control Pros with Daniel Ettinger, Animal Control Supervisor in Colorado, and Host of the Animal Control Report Podcast

“We help protect people from animals, and animals from people.” Listen to Episode #531 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy sits down with Daniel Etitnger, host of The Animal Control Report podcast for an interesting conversation […]

October 31, 2023

Wine, Dine, and Rescue with Nicole Smith, Co-Owner of Whiskers and Wine Bar

“If we can make a small dent in helping save kitties’ lives and making people happy, . . . to us, that’s so meaningful.” Listen to Episode #532 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with […]

November 7, 2023

Starting at Grassroots and Sharing Our Spay/Neuter Skills with Becky L. Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA, Assistant Teaching Professor, Penn State University; Adjunct Faculty, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; President and Medical Director, Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue; Medical Director, Vetenari (Molecular Diagnostics)

“It’s a matter of starting from the ground up; not having the resources, but still getting it done.” Listen to Episode #533 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Dr. Becky Morrow, a shelter veterinarian and professor […]

December 12, 2023

It’s a special episode! Mike Phillips, LVT and President of Urban Cat League, interviews Stacy LeBaron.

“The cats are a vehicle for us to all get our act together and take responsibility for every part of the community.” Listen to Episode #538 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Meow Cat Lounge, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this special episode, Mike Phillips of UrbanCatLeague.org […]

December 19, 2023

It’s a special episode! Part One of The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend Presented by Neighborhood Cats

“It’s great to have the cat you’re after, see another cat come in, have a bite to eat, and then leave. Nothing happens. Nothing dramatic. That can help persuade them that it’s just fine to go in; nothing to worry about here.” Listen to Episode #539 Now This episode […]

December 26, 2023

It’s a special episode! Part Two of The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend Presented by Neighborhood Cats

“Another specialized use of the drop trap is when you’re trying to catch a mom and her kittens…” Listen to Episode #540 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund. This is part two of a special audio presentation of a free webinar offered to trappers earlier […]

January 2, 2024

Spurring Change for Cats from the Top Down with Jonlyn Freeman, Founder of NYC Cat Rescuer Alliance and Meagan Licari, President of Puppy Kitty NY City

“I wanted to go into city hall and say, “We need millions of dollars now.” Apparently, that’s not how it works.” Listen to Episode #541 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and Tomahawk Live Trap. Ever wondered about the hurdles faced by animal rescuers in […]