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October 21, 2025

Building Political Power for NYC Community Cats

“Imagine if you told New Yorkers, ‘Well, you want someone to take your trash away from your block? Oh, you’re gonna have to find a volunteer to do that.’ That’s exactly what’s happening here. But with animal care.” Listen to episode #635 now, featuring Allie Taylor (Allie Feldman Taylor), Founder […]

November 18, 2025

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.” Listen to episode #639 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In Part 1 of this informative workshop replay, Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond […]

November 25, 2025

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.” Listen to episode #640 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In Part 2 of the Return to Field training, Bryan Kortis walks us through […]

December 23, 2025

From Greece to Global: Transforming TNR with Passion and Purpose

“Taking that first step is going to change your life—but it’s also going to change the lives of so many animals.” – Alex Ricard Listen to episode #644 now, featuring Adele Louise and Alex Ricard, Founders of Saaving the Streets Podcast, Travel Animal Rescue, and Saaving Lives This episode is […]

December 30, 2025

Leadership, Legacy & A New Chapter for Community Cats

“Helping that one cat is incredibly valuable… but it also represents a new behavior, a new calling, as to how we are addressing cats in our community.” Listen to episode #645 now, featuring Stacy LeBaron, Head Cat for Community Cats Central This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the […]

December 31, 2025

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

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 […]

January 13, 2026

The Power of a Penny to End Pet Overpopulation

“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.” Listen to episode #647 now, featuring Carrie Weber, Board Member at PennyFix This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Underfoot Podcast. In this inspiring episode […]

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