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July 29, 2025

Ep 623: Fiscal Sponsorship for Feline Good: The Chappy & Friends Way

“I’ve always just had a goal of helping as many animals as possible.” Listen to episode #623 now, featuring Robert Bills, founder of Chappy & Friends. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Rescue Cleaners and Disinfectants. For passionate individuals and grassroots organizations working tirelessly in the […]

July 22, 2025

Ep 622: Grassroots & Grit: Building TNR Success in Small-Town Indiana

“I’m giving people the really good traps now. The ones that make their lives easier—because the cats shouldn’t be the ones who suffer when we don’t have our act together.” Listen to episode #622 now, featuring KerryAnn May, founder of Animal Outreach of Shelby County. This episode is sponsored-in-part […]

July 15, 2025

Ep 621: Is Return-to-Field the Future? Insights from Expo

“They’re not homeless. They know exactly where their home is, and they’ve chosen to be there. We’re literally returning them home—vaccinated and spayed—so it’s a win for the cat, the shelter, and the neighborhood.” – Karen Little Listen to episode #621 now featuring Karen Little of Alley Cat Advocates and […]

July 8, 2025

Ep 620: Let Meowt! How Rikers Island Is Saving Its Cats

“My biggest challenge is making sure the welfare of these cats is taken care of. I’ll never desert these cats. Never.” – Gloria Murli Listen to episode #620 now featuring Gloria Murli of Rikers Island Cat Rescue and Mike Phillips of Urban Cat League. This episode is sponsored-in-part by […]

July 1, 2025

Ep 619: Trapper Tips and Tricks, Part 2

“Every single cat was easily trained to go into a drop trap with a roof on it. It’s just about giving them time.” Listen to episode #619 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Community Cat Clinic. […]

June 23, 2025

Ep 618: Trapper Tips and Tricks, Part 1

“Sometimes the best tip is just not skipping the basics.” Listen to episode #618 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Community Cat Clinic. In the first half of this special two-part webinar replay, Bryan Kortis of […]

June 17, 2025

Ep 617: The Quiet Power of Listening To Cats and the People Who Love Them

“Outdoor cats don’t have behavior problems—they just have behavior. It’s when we bring them inside that we need to understand how to meet their needs.” Listen to episode #617 now, featuring Stephen Quandt, Founder of Feline Behavior Associates. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this enlightening and […]

June 10, 2025

Ep 616: Rural and Underfunded but Still Making It Work: How to Lead Local Change

“Everybody has a role, and if we open up the conversation just a little more, we can help change the numbers—and the lives of these animals.” Listen to episode #616 now, featuring Brandi Winkleman, President and Executive Director of A HOPE. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In […]

June 3, 2025

Ep 615: Better Together: TNVR and Public Health

“Vaccinating community cats creates a barrier to disease between wildlife, domestic animals, and people.” Listen to episode #615 now, featuring Dr. Bob Weedon, DVM, HQHVSN Veterinary Surgeon. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this special webinar replay edition of the Community Cats Podcast, Brianna Lovell Myers of […]

May 27, 2025

Ep 614: Building a TNR Movement Part 2: The Tactics That Make TNR Stick

“You’re not trying to make the situation perfect. You’re just trying to improve it.” Listen to episode #614 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Part 2 of “From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement” […]

May 20, 2025

Ep 613: Building a TNR Movement Part 1: The Roots of a TNR Revolution

“Success attracts donors and grantors, and just provides that foundation for expanding into the wider community.” Listen to episode #613 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In Part 1 of this recorded webinar, “From the Backyard to the […]

May 13, 2025

Ep 612: In Hot Pursuit: Community Cat Care in Miami

“Stop treating cats like dogs—when we see them for who they really are, the right solutions start to emerge.” Listen to episode #612 now, featuring Dr. Mat Toscano, Executive Director and Chief of Surgery at Street Cat Clinic, and Tia Williams, Director of Cat Solutions 305. . This episode is […]