Interview! Jessica Lifford, Former Executive Director, Indy Humane Animal Welfare Center

“Cats are resourceful and a lot smarter than we give them credit for.”

Jessica has had broad exposure to many different functions necessary to helping community cats:  TNR, high volume spay/neuter clinics, and even managing a pet food pantry. When she joined Indy Humane, there were nearly 800 cats on the waiting list for spay/neuter services and describes her efforts to shorten these waiting times.  She also talks about the “trapper’s rush” she experienced watching three kittens walk into a trap together:  “trapping requires a lot of strategy…it’s a game of you against the cat.” She also detail her efforts to provide services and support to community cat caretakers, and the amazing increase in live release rates for cats in her area.

To find out more visit the Indy Humane online.

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