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Your trusted source for expert insights, inspiring stories, and real-world strategies in community cat care and colony management.
Our news and perspective articles offer context, clarity, and practical guidance for community cat caregivers, advocates, and organizations.
Whether we’re unpacking current issues, highlighting innovative approaches, or reflecting on lessons learned, each piece is grounded in real-world experience. We aim to make complex topics approachable and relevant for the people doing the work every day. The focus is always on impact, sustainability, and better outcomes for cats.
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August 25, 2026
Every summer we ask the same simple question, and every summer the answer tells us something about where TNR is actually making an impact, and where it still has work to do. This year, we heard from 1,181 caretakers across the country, and the picture they painted is a real […]
April 29, 2026
When Fix Georgia Pets and Be Paws We Care brought together seven rescue organizations, four veterinary teams, and volunteers from across the Southeast for a four-day TNR blitz in Pickens County, Georgia, the results spoke for themselves: 172 surgeries, 23 pregnant cats, and countless futures changed.
February 5, 2026
Each year, we take a moment to reflect on what’s changed, what’s grown, and what’s ahead for the community cat movement. As we step into 2026, we’re excited to share some big updates with you and changes that reflect both how far we’ve come and where we’re going.
December 31, 2025
Turning Passion Into Action: Reflections, Challenges & the Future of Community Cat Care
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As 2025 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and the power of leadership in the community cat world. After over 30 years of working in cat welfare—and nearly a decade hosting the Community Cats Podcast—I’m incredibly proud of how far we’ve come. But we’re not done yet. Today, I want to talk about the heart of what we do, the people who make it happen, and what lies ahead in 2026 as we transition into a new chapter: Community Cats Central.
November 13, 2025
When we think about litter boxes, the conversation usually revolves around the cats themselves: where they like their boxes placed, how often they need cleaning, or what type of litter they prefer. But there’s an overlooked side of the story—the people who care for those cats.
For many cat lovers, bending, lifting, and crouching to scoop or clean the litter box isn’t a small task. It’s a real barrier.
August 25, 2025
When we compared our 2024 and 2025 Community Cat Colony Sentiment Survey results, we discovered something that made us sit up and take notice—and we think you’ll be just as excited as we are. If you’ve been doing TNR work for any length of time, you know that feeling when someone asks, “But does TNR actually work?” Well, friends, we’ve got some data that might just help you answer that question with a lot more confidence.
April 24, 2025
Let’s Turn Your Passion for Cats Into Action—Shall We?
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At this year’s Humane World for Animals’ Animal Care Expo, Animal Welfare Idol—a high-energy, competition-style session inspired by American Idol—animal welfare professionals from across the country shared how data is changing the way we care for pets and their people. From field services to veterinary access, each presenter brought creativity and passion to the stage. Among them was Stacy, who took a poetic approach to advocate for one transformative goal: 95% of owned cats spayed or neutered.
February 27, 2025
Mastering High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) is more than just refining a surgical skill—it’s an opportunity to transform veterinary practice, expand access to care, and save more feline lives. At Frankie’s Friends, a dynamic two-day training brought together veterinarians, technicians, and students eager to sharpen their efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and embrace a future where precision and speed go hand in hand with compassion.
January 1, 2025
You’ve found some pet food in your pantry past its “best by” date. You don’t want to waste it, but you also don’t want to make your pet sick. What should you do? How long does pet food really last? No one seems to know. In fact, I recently saw this article from the New York Times that states that even for human foods, “best by” and expiration dates can be confusing because food product dating is voluntary.
December 17, 2024
As we conclude another year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has been part of our community and turning your passion for cats into action. Your commitment to the welfare of community cats has been invaluable. In 2025, we’ll concentrate on refining strategies that enable each of us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of community cats. What’s new for community cats in 2025? We have so much this year to help you help them!
