The Community Cats Podcast

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"They were feeding their pets their own food." Jun 22, 2016

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Learn how Jen determined that pet food was missing from local food banks and started an all-volunteer effort to get dog and cat food to families in need. She recommends a "simple, scalable model", shares some resources and software that have helped her grow her efforts, and discusses her goals for growing PAWSitive Pantry to support food shelves across all of Vermont. Learn more about PAWSitive Pantry at their site www.pawsitivepantry.org.

When we work together, we exemplify a humane world. Jun 21, 2016

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Sandy reflects on her long career in animal welfare, why working with people might be more effective than hands-on work with animals, and the Jackson Galaxy Foundation's current initiative to improve conditions and adoptability for shelter cats.

To find out more go to www.jacksongalaxyfoundation.org.

Start where you are, and use what you have. Jun 20, 2016

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Frank describes how one outdoor kitty named Blackie motivated him and his wife to found the Animal Coalition of Tampa, whose spay/neuter efforts have transformed feline welfare in one of Florida's most populous regions, and how others can learn from his experience. To learn more visit actampa.org.

You've got to fix them all! Jun 19, 2016

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Julie explains the challenge of overcoming entrenched attitudes about animals and lack of resources in rural Tennessee, and the county-by-county approach that's helped make spay/neuter services available and affordable for the state's residents. To find out more about Spay Tennessee go to www.spaytennessee.org.

Six Years of Progress Jun 18, 2016

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Laura talks with Stacy about the importance of patience, how to build a successful TNR organization, and why the biggest challenge you face may be educating people, not trapping cats.

To find out more visit Lowell TNR Collation online.

Welcome to The Show Jun 18, 2016

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Get to know Stacy LeBaron, hear a bit about her life's work with cats and non-profit organizations, and learn more about the show and it's mission.