January 20, 2026
“The ultimate goal is to make cat welfare and population management so normal, so embedded in our communities, that it’s simply what a community does.”
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October 7, 2025
“I think just the nature of having a shelter that’s supportive and animal control has really expedited this as a success…And I think that made a big difference in the city.” Listen to episode #633 now, featuring Vanessa Forney, Founder & President of Bay Area Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part […]
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September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025
“A cat that is well socialized is highly adoptable. A cat that is not well socialized sits in the shelter. It’s an important part of your fostering responsibility to get them ready to live outside. Before it was just saving their lives. But now we know better.” Listen to episode […]
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September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025
“A community cat program does not just help cats. You think you’re going in there to help cats and you turn out really having more impact on the people in that community.” Listen to episode #628 now, featuring Elizabeth Finch, Educator, Author, and Community Cat Program Consultant. This episode […]
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May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
“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 […]
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December 17, 2024
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!
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