June 30, 2026
“The goal isn’t so much a set number as the area, and 100% sterilization — which is a lofty goal. But the only thing we can do is keep going.”
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June 23, 2026
“That’s my own formula — passion and compassion tempered by dedication and humor.”
June 9, 2026
“You can both celebrate them and advocate for them at the same time.”
June 2, 2026
“With animal welfare, we’re basically waiting till the roof falls in — when the animals are at the shelter, that’s the roof falling in. We have to catch them earlier.”
May 19, 2026
“When we look at things on a neighborhood level and we’re noticing patterns, noticing new colonies — when something’s predictable, it’s preventable.”
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.
April 28, 2026
“Rescue and adoption actually don’t scale. It doesn’t matter how many you do—you’re not preventing more from showing up.”
April 21, 2026
“What’s better than bringing home a life you saved instead of a souvenir that just sits on a shelf?”
April 14, 2026
“Community cats — it’s really about the community. It brings the community together.”
January 27, 2026
“No matter what’s going on out there, there’s always hope.”
January 13, 2026
“It’s not what we think they need—it’s about what they actually need. And sometimes, that’s just food and space to be left alone.”
December 31, 2025
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 […]