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May 18, 2019

Interview! Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs, Neighborhood Cats

“Things can get better, no matter how long they’ve been bad.” For the 300th episode of Community Cats Podcast, Stacy is joined by Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs for Neighborhood Cats. Previously featured on CCP Episode 13, Episode 127, and Episode 218, Bryan is back to talk about how […]

June 17, 2019

Trapper Tricks & Tips – Liz Pease

This week, we have the next installment of our occasional series called Trapper Tips & Tricks, which will profile folks who are involved in trapping community cats. This week we bring you tips from Liz Pease, former executive director of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, who has been trapping […]

December 12, 2019

The Cat Rescuers- A Review

I recently had an opportunity to watch The Cat Rescuers, a documentary by Rob Fruchtman and Steve Lawrence. I have had the opportunity to interview Steve (CCP Episodes 178 and 307) about his experience making the film and following the main characters, Clare, Sassee, Tara, and Stuart around. We follow […]

March 31, 2020

Elaine Spencer and Melanie Gardner, T-Town TNR

“If you want to run a successful nonprofit TNR organization that relies on outside funding … capturing data is essential.” Listen to Episode #345 Now In this episode, Stacy chats with Elaine Spencer and Melanie Gardner from T-Town TNR, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to resolving the feline overpopulation crisis […]

June 2, 2020

Karen Little, Alley Cat Advocates

“We’re here and we’re here to stay.” Listen to Episode #354 Now Karen Little, featured previously on CCP Episode 17 and Episode 112, joins Stacy to discuss the new things going on with the organization she and her husband founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 1999, Alley Cat Advocates. In […]

June 18, 2020

A Question for the CCP Community – Is it time to lose our spay/neuter mission?

Spending the weekend talking at the Online Kitten Conference about how to care for, nurture, spay/neuter, transport, and adopt out kittens really got me thinking about the role of spay/neuter in our animal welfare movement. Twenty-plus years ago, when I first started out with the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, […]

September 1, 2020

Anna Raines, Best Friends Animal Society

“If you want to protect wildlife, if you want to protect birds, then you need to do a full dive into TNR and cat programming.” Listen to Episode #367 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com’s FosterSpace, Kitty Sift Litter System, and The American Association of Feline […]

September 8, 2020

Keith Williams, C5 Las Vegas

“Don’t just tell me about the cute kitten you saved. Tell me about the mom that you spayed, because that is where the progress is really going to be made … on the spay/neuter side of the house.” Listen to Episode #368 Now This episode is sponsored in part […]

October 27, 2020

Kathleen O’Malley, TNR educator

“It’s a real relationship we have between ourselves and our feral cats.” Listen to Episode #375 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Heaven Can Wait. Kathleen O’Malley is a longtime practitioner and educator of TNR. She has worked for the Hudson County Animal League, the ASPCA, […]

March 4, 2025

Training the Next Generation of Veterinarians in Community Cat Care

“Cats are an incredible way to help new graduates with their surgical training. You never know what you’re going to find, and that hands-on experience is invaluable.” Listen to episode #602 now, featuring Dr. Nellie Goetz, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. […]

March 11, 2025

Fixing Feline Futures

“We have to stop the endless cycle. Everyone loves kittens, but the goal should be to make sure they were never born into suffering in the first place.” Listen to episode #603 now, featuring Robin Post, RVT, Animal Fix Clinic. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this […]

March 25, 2025

Managing Cat Populations: A Global Perspective

“Nothing shows the benefits of TNR better than actually doing it. Once communities see the impact, they come on board, and that’s when real change happens.” Listen to episode #605 now, featuring Harry Eckman, Global Advisor for Cat Population Management, International Cat Care. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s […]

April 1, 2025

Turning the Tide for TNR: Sioux Falls’ Game-Changing Ordinance

“We want to be the example that proves you should never give up. No matter where you are, if you keep pushing, you can make change happen.” Listen to episode #606 now, featuring Mat Tougas, Founder and President of Sioux Empire TNR This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. […]

May 20, 2025

Building a TNR Movement Part 1: The Roots of a TNR Revolution

“Success attracts donors and grantors, and just provides that foundation for expanding into the wider community.” Listen to episode #613 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In Part 1 of this recorded webinar, “From the Backyard to the […]

July 8, 2025

Let Meowt! How Rikers Island Is Saving Its Cats

“My biggest challenge is making sure the welfare of these cats is taken care of. I’ll never desert these cats. Never.” – Gloria Murli Listen to episode #620 now featuring Gloria Murli of Rikers Island Cat Rescue and Mike Phillips of Urban Cat League. This episode is sponsored-in-part by […]

July 15, 2025

Is Return-to-Field the Future? Insights from Expo

“They’re not homeless. They know exactly where their home is, and they’ve chosen to be there. We’re literally returning them home—vaccinated and spayed—so it’s a win for the cat, the shelter, and the neighborhood.” – Karen Little Listen to episode #621 now featuring Karen Little of Alley Cat Advocates and […]

July 29, 2025

Fiscal Sponsorship for Feline Good: The Chappy & Friends Way

“I’ve always just had a goal of helping as many animals as possible.” Listen to episode #623 now, featuring Robert Bills, founder of Chappy & Friends. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Rescue Cleaners and Disinfectants. For passionate individuals and grassroots organizations working tirelessly in the […]

September 9, 2025

From Founder to Ambassador: Building Sustainable Community Cat Programs

“We want to turn cat haters into cat toleraters, and that has worked so well. Even the people who say ‘I hate cats.’ Okay, that’s fine if you hate cats. But don’t wish them dead. We’re gonna work to keep them out of your yard.” Listen to episode #629 now, […]

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 […]

December 9, 2025

Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck (Part 1)

“You don’t need to fix all the cats to make a difference—you just need to fix the right ones, in the right places, at the right time.” Listen to episode #642 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In Part […]

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 […]

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