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May 6, 2025

Ep 611: Build Better, Fund Smarter

“Our industry is full of people with big hearts — but running a shelter takes more than heart. It takes structure, strategy, and systems.” Listen to episode #611 now, featuring Tim Crum, Fundraising and Operations Consultant. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Whether you’re running a grassroots cat […]

April 29, 2025

Ep 610: Fixing Cats, Feeding Communities: How One Woman Sparked a Movement

“If you can’t fix ’em, don’t feed ’em. You may think you’re being kind, but make sure you do the responsible thing and spay and neuter.” Listen to episode #610 now, featuring Wednesday Hugus, founder of Wednesday’s Community Cat and Kittens. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. What […]

April 22, 2025

Ep 609: Innovating TNR Support with the Trapper Aid Initiative

“We all want to help, but without the right tools and resources, TNR can feel impossible. That’s why we need technology to bridge the gaps.” Listen to episode #609 now, featuring Alexa Kyler, Software Developer & Cat Advocate. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Trapping and caring for […]

April 15, 2025

Ep 608: Tackling Global Animal Welfare Challenges

“If you’re struggling to catch the last cat in your colony, you just haven’t figured out the right approach yet. Every cat is catchable with the right technique.” Listen to episode #608 now, featuring John Peaveler of Humane Innovations, LLC. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. From building […]

April 8, 2025

Ep 607: Changing Lives for Cats Around the World

“You have to feel good about what you can do, even if you can’t help them all. Every small effort makes a difference.” Listen to episode #607 now, featuring Karen Menczer Founder of Animal Kind International This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, host Stacy LeBaron […]

April 1, 2025

Ep 606: Turning the Tide for TNR: Sioux Falls’ Game-Changing Ordinance

“We want to be the example that proves you should never give up. No matter where you are, if you keep pushing, you can make change happen.” Listen to episode #606 now, featuring Mat Tougas, Founder and President of Sioux Empire TNR This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. […]

March 25, 2025

Ep 605: Managing Cat Populations: A Global Perspective

“Nothing shows the benefits of TNR better than actually doing it. Once communities see the impact, they come on board, and that’s when real change happens.” Listen to episode #605 now, featuring Harry Eckman, Global Advisor for Cat Population Management, International Cat Care. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s […]

March 18, 2025

Ep 604: Transforming Animal Welfare Messaging

“We know how much the messages and stories we hear impact what we believe to be true. If we change our messaging, we can create real change for animals and communities.” Listen to episode #604 now, featuring Hanna Lentz the Executive Director of SPARC (Supporting People and Animal Relationships for […]

March 11, 2025

Ep 603: Fixing Feline Futures

“We have to stop the endless cycle. Everyone loves kittens, but the goal should be to make sure they were never born into suffering in the first place.” Listen to episode #603 now, featuring Robin Post, RVT, Animal Fix Clinic. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this […]

March 4, 2025

Ep 602: Training the Next Generation of Veterinarians in Community Cat Care

“Cats are an incredible way to help new graduates with their surgical training. You never know what you’re going to find, and that hands-on experience is invaluable.” Listen to episode #602 now, featuring Dr. Nellie Goetz, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. […]

February 25, 2025

Ep 601: Tag! You’re Home! Simplifying Successful Reunification

“Over 80% of the tagged cats didn’t need to come into the shelter at all. This simple tool is keeping cats in their communities where they belong.” – Dr. Amy Dalrymple Listen to episode #601 now, featuring Nina Stively, Director of Loudon County Animal Services, and Dr. Amy Dalrymple, DVM. […]

February 18, 2025

Ep 600: Fixing the Future: The Movement to Increase Spay/Neuter Access

“Cats have finally come into their own. For so many years, cats were second-class citizens in veterinary research, but now we’re finding treatments and diagnostics specific to them.” Listen to episode #600 now, featuring Brianna Lovell Myers, Administrative Director of United Spay Alliance. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund […]