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February 5, 2026

What’s New for Community Cats in 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

Turning Passion Into Action: Reflections, Challenges & the Future of Community Cat Care Copy link 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.

December 16, 2025

Ep 643: Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck – Part 2

“Knowing where the cats are is only half the battle—knowing how to reach the people who care for them is what makes targeting truly work.”

December 9, 2025

Ep 642: Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck – Part 1

“You don’t need to fix all the cats to make a difference—you just need to fix the right ones, in the right places, at the right time.”

December 2, 2025

Ep 641: Beyond the Bottle: A Smarter Way to Save Kittens

“We are dedicated to making sure the kittens that we take in are the last kittens born in that colony.”

November 25, 2025

Ep 640: Return to Field with Neighborhood Cats – Part 2

“The goal is simple. Do what’s best for this individual cat—not what’s easiest for us.”

November 18, 2025

Ep 639: Return to Field with Neighborhood Cats – Part 1

“Euthanasia is a dead-end policy. We’ve tried it for decades and the cats are still here.”

November 11, 2025

Ep 638: Building a United Voice for Michigan’s Animals

“One of the worst things is to have a passion to do something, but no idea how or where to start. That’s where we come in—we’re a resource. You’re not floating out there alone.”

November 4, 2025

Ep 637: Drop Traps, Stubborn Cats & DIY Hacks: Level Up Your TNR Game

“If they won’t go hungry, feed them into the trap. We don’t just wait—we adapt.”

October 28, 2025

Ep 636: Beyond the Box Trap: A Better Way to Catch Elusive Felines

“It’s better to miss than to mistime the drop—because once they learn it’s a trap, they won’t come back.”

April 24, 2025

Let’s Turn Your Passion for Cats Into Action—Shall We?

Let’s Turn Your Passion for Cats Into Action—Shall We? Copy link 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.

December 17, 2024

What’s New for Community Cats in 2025

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!