Building a TNR Movement Part 1: The Roots of a TNR Revolution
May 20, 2025
“You’re not trying to make the situation perfect. You’re just trying to improve it.”
Listen to episode #614 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats.
This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund.
Part 2 of “From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement” dives into the operational tactics that sustain and grow a Trap-Neuter-Return program. In this recorded webinar, Bryan Kortis shifts from early movement-building to the nuts and bolts of long-term implementation, covering everything from trap banks and caretaker support systems to negotiating municipal cooperation and adapting strategies to fit different community types.
Listeners will gain practical insights into building a network of services, supporting grassroots participation, and working effectively with both rural and urban populations. Bryan also shares hard-earned lessons on using pilot projects, engaging local government, and maintaining momentum without exhausting your organization’s capacity.
Press Play Now For:
- Setting up and managing a functional trap bank
- Volunteer trapping and in-field coaching models
- How to engage animal control and shelter officials effectively
- Rural vs. urban adaptation: what works where
- Designing successful pilot projects with low risk and high reward
- A proven strategy for convincing hesitant local governments
- Creating strong caretaker networks that can stand the test of time
Resources & Links:
- Neighborhood Cats Handbook (https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/learn-more/books-guides)
- TNR Certification Workshops (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/)
- Cat Stats: Colony Tracking Tool (https://www.catstats.org/)
Sponsor Links:
- Maddie’s Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies614)
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