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October 6, 2021

Fall means cool weather, warm drinks, and preparing cats for winter.

Original article contributed by Liz Pease | Update by Brianna Lovell Myers It’s that special time of year. The leaves are changing, the weather is turning, and pumpkin spice is in demand. As fall takes hold, I bet we’re all starting to think the same thing–time to winterize our feeding stations […]

October 21, 2021

Adapting to Survive: Using Surgeons to Train Per Diem Veterinarians

Original article by Kerry Bartoletti, Protectors of Animals & Connecticut Statewide Leader | USpA Published Oct 19, 2021 SPAY Connecticut and POA SPAY Spay/Neuter Clinic are both programs of Protectors of Animals, Inc. (POA). The mission of POA is to increase the quality of life of all dogs and cats in the communities we serve. This […]

November 4, 2021

Year-End Fundraising, Diversity and Community Cats Takeaways: A recap of Online Fundraising Day and Online Diversity Day

This year, the Community Cats Podcast team celebrated Global Cat Day (or National Feral Cat Day) by hosting back-to-back events filled with useful takeaways, tidbits, and fun: Online Fundraising Day (October 16) and Online Diversity Day (October 17). I will be honest–I was a bit nervous going into the weekend. […]

November 18, 2021

Holiday Tips from Way of Cats

Many thanks to Cat Advice Columnist and author, Pamela Merritt, for sharing this week’s blog post! Stacy interviewed Pamela in episode #259 of the podcast, available to listen here. Cats are now the most popular pet in the world. But the most joyous holiday season can be our cat’s worst […]

December 2, 2021

There’s plenty more where that came from! What’s in store for 2022.

Before I talk about what’s in store, I would like to ask our supporters to take a few minutes to answer this survey so we can make sure we have got your back in 2022. Share your thoughts and help make the Community Cats Podcast even better. I can’t believe […]

December 16, 2021

A Community Cats Grants Program Update: Group 13 Seized the Moment!

We are very proud to share that another group of organizations has successfully completed their fundraising in order to receive a matching grant from Community Cats Podcast! Finding new fundraisers can be a challenge. Fortunately, the Community Cats Grants Program provides resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help organizations brainstorm […]

December 30, 2021

It’s never too late to set goals. Here’s to 2022!

Happy New Year! Well, almost. I hope everyone has been able to take some time off to just rest and breathe a bit. As many of you know, I begin thinking about goals for the next year in early November. It is never too late to set goals. Back in […]

January 13, 2022

A Community Cats Grants Program Update: Group 12 Saved the Day

An elderly woman who regularly feeds 8 cats. A disabled resident with dozens of cats on their property. An abandoned warehouse, known as a site for abandonment, with more than 40 cats. Suburban homes. Urban apartment buildings. Mobile home parks. Crowded commercial areas. They are stories we all know so […]

January 27, 2022

The Language We Use Matters More Than You Think

Guest post by Danielle Bays, Senior Analyst for Cat Protection and Policy at the Humane Society of the United States World events over the past two years have rippled into animal welfare in many ways: pandemic pets and virtual adoptions, shortages of veterinarians and canned cat food, a focus on […]

February 10, 2022

10 Myths & Facts About Spaying & Neutering Your Cat

Written by Cristin Bates, Edited by Brianna Lovell Myers As a loving pet parent, you want your cat to have the best life possible. Spaying (a female cat) and neutering (a male cat) are procedures that prevent them from reproducing. Spay/neuter provides many benefits and makes life better for you […]

February 24, 2022

Staff Burnout, a Mobile Clinic for Rent, and The Veterinary Shortage

Written by Esther Mechler, President & Founder of United Spay Alliance Interested in hearing the latest about Staff Burnout? The impact of Covid-19 on spay/neuter clinics, or the need for collaboration in dealing with the backlog? How to run small-scale spay/neuter wet labs to train more vets in your area? […]

March 10, 2022

Litter Box Locations for Apartments and Small Spaces

By Rachel Geller, Ed.D. Certified Cat Behavior and Retention Specialist Like what you’re reading? Hear her speak! Join us for Dr. Geller’s session during Online Behavior Day on April 9. Learn more and register here. If you live in an apartment, small home, or other shared space, you already know […]

March 24, 2022

Four Ways to Set Your Cat Up for Litter Box Success

By: Tabitha Kucera RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP, Owner of Chirrups & Chatter Like what you’re reading? Hear her speak! Join us for Tabitha’s session during Online Behavior Day on April 9. Learn more and register here. Cats going to the bathroom outside of their litter boxes is a common complaint among […]

April 7, 2022

Why does my friendly cat suddenly attack?!

By Allison Hunter-Frederick, Cat Behavior Consultant, Trainer, & Educator at Allison Helps Cats Like what you’re reading? Catch Allison’s interview with Stacy on Episode #427 of the podcast here. Survey responses are needed! If you’ve ever experienced non-recognition aggression as discussed in this blog post, Allison would like to […]

April 21, 2022

Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day with your Cat

By Rachel Geller, Ed.D. Certified Cat Behavior & Retention Specialist Earth Day is April 22, so let’s look at ways we can celebrate by going green with your cat! First of all, recycle everything that you can. If you feed your cat canned food, buy the biggest cans. It’s more […]

May 5, 2022

CCP Goes to HSUS Animal Care Expo

Last month, Community Cats Podcast’s own Technical Tabby, Kristen, packed up her car and made her way from Massachusetts to Florida, bound for the 2022 HSUS Animal Care Expo. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: After two years of virtual gatherings, it was refreshing to see the […]

May 19, 2022

Feline Sterilization at 5 Months Accepted as New Normal

Written by Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS | Previously published on March 3, 2022, by DVM360.com Foreword & Afterword by Esther Mechler, President, and Founder of Marian’s Dream and United Spay Alliance Foreword For decades, shelters were overrun by enormous numbers of unplanned, unwanted litters of kittens. The phenomenon even […]

June 2, 2022

You’ve Come a Long Way, Kitten!

Contributed by: The National Kitten Coalition Get your kitten-fix during the Online Kitten Conference, June 10-12! Proudly presented in partnership with The National Kitten Coalition. Learn more and register here. For all of you in animal welfare, especially those caring for kittens, THANK YOU! Despite the seemingly never-ending line of […]

June 16, 2022

Computers Are Good For More Than Cat Memes

Contributed by Valerie Benka, Director of Programs at Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs (ACC&D) Computers, specifically computer modeling, can save the lives of free-roaming cats (FRCs). Despite the increasing popularity of TNR, there are still limited real-world data on what makes a TNR project most successful in terms […]

September 22, 2022

How to Winterize Those Feral Cat Shelters

This week, we are taking a look at past blog posts that will give you all the tips and information you need to refresh and ready your cat colonies for winter weather: Prepare for Winter and Prep Community Cat Shelters (2016) Time to Think About Winterizing Feral Cat Shelters (2017) […]

October 6, 2022

9 Steps to Ethical Storytelling

Contributed by Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak Has anyone outside of the field of animal welfare ever said to you, “I could never do what you do, I care about animals too much.” That sentiment seems to reflect the frequent assumption that our work is primarily about […]

October 20, 2022

Feral to Friendly: Tips for Socializing Shy Kittens and Cats

Contributed by Allison Hunter-Frederick, Cat Behavior Consultant, Trainer, & Educator at Allison Helps Cats If you foster cats, you may be asked to socialize feral kittens. My husband and I first faced this challenge in 2020. I’ve also worked with fearful cats of all ages at our local shelter for […]

November 3, 2022

Keeping a Cat Safe and Warm Inside

Contributed by Dr. Rachel Geller, Certified Cat Behavior & Retention Specialist As summer turns to fall and then winter, we humans can throw on a sweater or a blanket to stay warm. We may wear layers to save money if we have drafty windows or we don’t want to put […]

November 17, 2022

What I’ve Learned About FIP: Question’s Legacy

Contributed by Andrea Dorn, CVT, Vice President of Cat Writers’ Association You may have heard of a disease referred to as FIP. It usually brings up fear in cat owners’ hearts and thoughts of losing their cats. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is the mutated form of a coronavirus. When a […]

December 1, 2022

Dealing with Neighbors Who Don’t Like Cats

Contributed by Sheila Massey, Founder of Hard Hat Cats What do you do when a neighbor says, “I hate cats!” or, “the cats are killing the birds,” or, “just get rid of the cats!” Do you try to convince them to like cats? Do you argue and say the cats […]

December 15, 2022

A Sneak Peek at 2023

Contributed by Stacy LeBaron, Head Cat at Community Cats Podcast The Community Cats Podcast has had an incredible year, and I want to thank everyone for joining us and turning your passion for cats into action. I can’t wait to finalize our programs for 2023. Much of our theme this […]

December 29, 2022

Best of The Community Cats Podcast 2022

Contributed by Stacy LeBaron, Head Cat at Community Cats Podcast Wow, what a year it has been. When asked to share my highlights for the last year, I just didn’t know where to begin. During 2022 many of us returned to work and in-person events. The Community Cats Podcast started […]

January 12, 2023

Ten Ways to Care for Community Cats

Contributed by Stacy LeBaron, Head Cat at Community Cats Podcast At the Community Cats Podcast this year we are going to focus on giving you (both organizations and individuals) actionable tips and tricks to ensure that you have the tools necessary to help any cats in need in your community. Below […]

February 9, 2023

Six Months is Too Late – Fix Before Five!

Contributed by United Spay Alliance. Special thanks to Brettt Albren for sharing his story with us! February is Feline Fix by Five month! All month long, we’re asking everyone we know to get those kittens fixed before five months. You can help! Find simple ways to get involved on our […]

March 9, 2023

It all started with Adam and Eve: Going back to basics

Contributed by Head Cat, Stacy LeBaron. Last week, I presented Strategies to Reduce Cat Overpopulation as a free webinar to Community Cats Podcast listeners. I received quite a few comments after the session that reminded me how important it is that we all focus on fundamental basics. If we strive […]

March 27, 2023

Bringing Home a New Kitten: What You Need to Know to Make Your Baby Cat Feel Safe, Happy, and Comfortable in Their New Home

Contributed by Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant & Trainer Are you thinking about adopting a new kitten? My husband and I have raised a kitten of our own and fostered almost 40. This article will cover the basics of how to prepare your home for a new kitten and how […]

April 27, 2023

The Community Cat Pyramid and Kitten Season-Strategy

Without fail I approach spring and summer with trepidation. I will be honest and ever since I became involved in animal welfare, “kitten season” was never a time of the year I looked forward to. February has become my favorite month. Unfortunately, we do have “kitten season”. Some parts of […]

May 26, 2023

Remove Barriers to TNVR: Create a Community Cat Guide for Your State!

Contributed by Cheri Storms, Executive Director of Pet Friendly Services of Indiana Elected officials are tasked with making a multitude of decisions, many that they’d never contemplated. When it comes to Community Cat programs, most elected officials are unfamiliar with the topic and don’t understand the solutions. Instead, they are […]

June 27, 2023

Low-Cost Enrichment Ideas to Keep Your Cats Healthy & Happy

Contributed by Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer, Allison Helps Cats Thinking of new ways to enrich the lives of our cats is a fun part of being a cat owner. Enrichment is also good for our cats. It provides them with opportunities to express species-appropriate behavior, which […]

September 21, 2023

Starting Off On the Right Paw: A Guide to Cat Introductions

Contributed by Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer, Allison Helps Cats When the time comes that you decide to add an additional cat to your home, one of the most important foundations you can give all of your cats is a solid introduction. Most of the time when […]

October 26, 2023

Checking In: Tomahawk Trap Winners

Article contributed by Brianna Lovell Myers, Administrative Director, United Spay Alliance & Community Cats Podcast’s Hospitality Cat. National Feral Cat Day is officially recognized on October 16 – but we can celebrate cats and trappers all month long! This year, we circled back with some of the folks who won […]

December 1, 2023

Conference Reviews of The Ohio Community Cat Summit and CARE’s The Gathering

It’s been a busy fall at The Community Cats Podcast! Both Stacy, our venerable host, and Kristen, our technical tabby, have been speaking at or attending events. Here’s a quick summary of their experiences. From Stacy: On November 4th I had the honor of being the kickoff speaker at the […]

December 28, 2023

Preparing for Winter: Shelter and Care for Outdoor Cats, Especially Seniors

As the chill of winter approaches, our thoughts turn to outdoor cats, particularly those without a dedicated home or owner. For those who face cold, hard, and long winters, now is the perfect time to start thinking about winterizing outdoor cat shelters. In this article, we’ll explore how to prepare […]

January 25, 2024

5 Ways to Turn your Passion for Cats Into Action in 2024

We have so much going on and it feels like we are all busier than ever. Here are 5 quick things that you can share with friends on Facebook, the public, etc to make a difference in the lives of cats. I look forward to seeing all of you at […]

February 22, 2024

Strategies To Help Community Cats If You’re Doing All The Work Yourself

What do you do when it seems you are the only person willing to help community cats in your neighborhood? Maybe you helped trap a few cats in your backyard, your neighbor saw you doing this, and now you are the cat rescuer in town? I think we can all […]

October 6, 2021

Bringing Home a New Kitten: What You Need to Know to Make Your Baby Cat Feel Safe, Happy, and Comfortable in Their New Home

April 27, 2023