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The Community Cats Podcast

The Community Cats Podcast
Community Cats
Animal Welfare
Trap-Neuter-Return
Neighborhood Cats
TNR (trap-Neuter-Return)
Feral Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
TNR
Community Engagement
Colony Caretaking
Feline Behavior
Community Cat Care
Return-To-Field
Trap Neuter Return
Spay-Neuter Programs
Veterinary Care
Spay and Neuter
Community Cat Programs
Return To Field
Drop Traps

Our mission is to provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. *For transcripts of most shows, visit www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.

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Latest Episodes

"When we say age is not a disease, we also mean it for the youngest."

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and Jessica Dolce, Compassion Fatigue + Grief Educator.

Jordyn Purpura started out smuggling orphaned raccoons into... more

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"Today's inside cat is tomorrow's outside cat."

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and The Community Cat Clinic.

Eve Salimbene spent her career in the legal field before moving into animal welfare 26 years ago — and by h... more

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"It's okay to be small and grassroots."

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and The Community Cat Clinic.

Robyn Alcock and Jen Scott joined host Stacy LeBaron to talk about Feral Fixers TNR Club, the Jersey City nonprofit... more

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"It's about knowing your limits, knowing where you are energy-wise, time-wise, resource-wise, and just doing what you can — and knowing that is enough, and that is making a difference."

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, a... more

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Jordyn Purpura
Clinical researcher and veterinary educator focused on feline neonates
UC Davis Vernau Laboratory; Orphan Kitten Club; UC Davis
Episode: Ep 682: Too Small Is Not a Diagnosis, with Jordyn Purpura Feline Director, Yolo County SPCA; Strategic Advisor, Orphan Kitten Club; Clinical Researcher, Vernau Laboratory at UC Davis
Eve Salimbene
President of Street Cat Project
Street Cat Project of Polk County
Episode: Ep 681: Making the Case for TNR Without County Buy-In, with Eve Salimbene, President of Street Cat Project of Polk County
Robyn Alcock
Co-founder, Feral Fixers TNR Club
Feral Fixers TNR Club
Episode: Ep 680: Small and Mighty: Inside Jersey City's Feral Fixers TNR Club, with Robyn Alcock & Jen Scott, Co-Founders of Feral Fixers TNR Club (Jersey City, NJ)
Jen Scott
Co-founder, Feral Fixers TNR Club
Feral Fixers TNR Club
Episode: Ep 680: Small and Mighty: Inside Jersey City's Feral Fixers TNR Club, with Robyn Alcock & Jen Scott, Co-Founders of Feral Fixers TNR Club (Jersey City, NJ)
Jen Blough
Licensed Professional Counselor & Author
Beyond Compassion Fatigue; Beyond Compassion Fatigue Podcast
Episode: Ep 679: Running on Empty: Compassion Fatigue and Grief in TNR, with Jen Blough, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor & Author
Darein Gray
Founder of Paw-Events.com
Paw-Events.com
Episode: Ep 678: Ctrl+Alt+Meow: How an IT Guy Built a Home for Cat Lovers, with Darein Gray, Founder of Paw-Events.com
Jodi Belongé
California licensed registered veterinary technician with extensive experience in animal welfare and shelter medicine; co-founder of Chico Cat Café; Founder & Executive Director of The CATS Foundation
Chico Cat Café; The CATS Foundation
Episode: Ep 677: The Environment Makes the Cat: The SAFE Framework for Community Cat Adoption, with Jodi Belongié, RVT, Co-founder of Chico Cat Café, Founder & Executive Director of The CATS Foundation
Corinne Bourgoin
Shelter Operations Supervisor at MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
Episode: Ep 676: The Cat Who Came Home After Five Years: Inside a Shelter's Return-to-Home Playbook with Corinne Bourgoin, Shelter Operations Supervisor at the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
Sandra Cagan
Founder and CEO of the Orlando Cat Cafe (and franchisor)
Orlando Cat Cafe
Episode: Ep 675: Cats Pick Their People: Inside Florida's First Cat Cafe Franchise with Sandra Cagan Founder & CEO of the Orlando Cat Cafe

Hosts

Stacey LeBaron
Host of the show focusing on community cats, shelter partnerships, and grassroots advocacy.
Kristen Petrie
Co-host and technical expert on the show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 279 ratings
  • Compassion fatigue

    Really needed to hear this right now. The podcast makes me feel less alone in the cat care world. Looking forward to Jen Blough’s upcoming book also.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suedoh408
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast! I have a request!

    I’ve been listening to every episode for months now! I work as the Cat Care and Training Coordinator at Humane Society of Skagit Valley, and I can’t wait until I can apply so much of the knowledge I’m learning from this channel. I would LOVE an episode about how to get started in Animal Welfare, and degrees/education tracks we could follow for those of us who want to make a huge impact in our community and world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WasabiCatSings
    United States5 months ago
  • A must listen for cat carers

    A great resource on caring for and dealing with community cats and their issues. Lots of training and tips, examples and scenarios. Good ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simpleshoes
    Canada7 months ago
  • A great way to learn about TNR

    This podcast teaches me something new every time I listen, and it introduced me to the website where there are SO many other resources. It also convinced me that TNR can be very effective if it is implemented the right way, so if you have any doubts about TNR’s ability to make a difference, this is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pgh Cat
    United States8 months ago
  • Great resourceful information!

    I am trying to learn as much as I can from every single podcast during my long commute back and forth to work. I have loved animals of all species and I now have the opportunity to transition my love for animals to a future career. Thank you so much for the time and resources provided for these podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mylessons
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show for practical, actionable cat welfare insights.
Many appreciate guest diversity and the mix of shelter/veterinary expertise with advocacy.
Audience notes the data-driven, collaborative approach as a key strength.
Fans frequently mention how episodes motivate them to start or grow local cat programs.

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Ep 682: Too Small Is Not a Diagnosis, with Jordyn Purpura Feline Director, Yolo County SPCA; Strategic Advisor, Orphan Kitten Club; Clinical Researcher, Vernau Laboratory at UC Davis
Q: How did you get passionate about cats?
The guest explains that growing up with dogs due to a father's allergies led him to discover a passion for animals, which evolved into veterinary medicine, foster care for neonates, and a drive to improve care for orphaned kittens through shelter work and education.
Ep 680: Small and Mighty: Inside Jersey City's Feral Fixers TNR Club, with Robyn Alcock & Jen Scott, Co-Founders of Feral Fixers TNR Club (Jersey City, NJ)
Q: How did you get to be so passionate about cats?
Robyn describes how a personal experience during the pandemic with stray kittens led her to discover TNR and get involved locally, eventually trapping her first cat and rescuing kittens which sparked ongoing commitment.
Ep 681: Making the Case for TNR Without County Buy-In, with Eve Salimbene, President of Street Cat Project of Polk County
Q: Tell us a little bit about your background, Eve, and what led you to focus on community cats in Polk County.
Eve shares a 26-year background in animal welfare, moving from a legal career to hands-on leadership in Polk County, where she saw a critical need for TNR and humane management of community cats, spurring her to organize volunteers and engage with county officials.
Ep 678: Ctrl+Alt+Meow: How an IT Guy Built a Home for Cat Lovers, with Darein Gray, Founder of Paw-Events.com
Q: Darein, why are you so passionate about cats?
Cats are amazing companions and the goal is to create a social space where cat owners and organizations can connect, share events, and support each other, expanding opportunities for cats to thrive.
Ep 677: The Environment Makes the Cat: The SAFE Framework for Community Cat Adoption, with Jodi Belongié, RVT, Co-founder of Chico Cat Café, Founder & Executive Director of The CATS Foundation
Q: Jodi, first and foremost, how did you get to be so passionate about CATS?
Her passion grew from a childhood experience of an abandoned pregnant cat and realizing that a systemic approach could be built to help cats, not just rescue individuals. She parlayed hands-on shelter work into developing a framework and eventually founding organizations to support broader, environment-focused adoption.

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A mission-driven show centered on improving outcomes for community cats through practical, scalable programs. Episodes frequently explore return-to-home strategies, humane population management (TNR/TNVR), data-driven shelter insights, and the interplay between shelters, clinics, and volunteers. Guests span shelter leadership, nonprofit founders, veterinary professionals, and advocates who share actionable frameworks, field-tested tactics, and policy-oriented outlooks. A noteworthy strength is the emphasis on collaborative models, community engagement, and real-world outcomes that listeners can apply in their own programs. This mix makes it appealing to nonprofit staff, veterinary teams, foster networks, and local advocates looking for both... more

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Recent guests on The Community Cats Podcast include:

1. Jordyn Purpura
2. Eve Salimbene
3. Robyn Alcock
4. Jen Scott
5. Jen Blough
6. Darein Gray
7. Jodi Belongé
8. Corinne Bourgoin

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