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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
Feline Behavior
Community Engagement
Colony Caretaking
Community Cat Care
Return-To-Field
Trap Neuter Return
Spay-Neuter Programs
Veterinary Care
Spay and Neuter
Return To Field
Community Cat Programs
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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"Sometimes it just takes one clinic in one area saying, 'I have this amazing relationship with my local community cat resource. You should all be doing this.'"

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and Neighborhood Cats TNR C... more

"They're not actually trying to scratch your couch and cause disaster. They're just doing what cats do."

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

Dr. Katie Hankins has been a veterinarian for near... more

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"If you're not doing targeted trapping, you're working too hard. You're working way too hard."

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

Julie Morriss has 30 years in anim... more

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"In terms of surrender prevention, this is low-hanging fruit. It costs nothing."

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

Matt Wildman grew up with as many as nine rescue... more

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Katie Hankins
Veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience and a focus on behavioral medicine
Savvy Enrichment
Episode: Ep 688: The Alien in Your Living Room: What Cats Really Need, with Dr. Katie Hankins, Veterinarian and Founder of Savvy Enrichment
Julie Morriss
Community and Outreach Associate with more than 30 years of animal welfare experience
Animal Birth Control Clinic
Episode: Ep 687: Trapping Colonies, Not Cats, with Julie Morriss Community and Outreach Associate for Animal Birth Control Clinic
Matt Wildman
Cat behaviorist and founder and director of the National Cat Behavior Helpline
National Cat Behavior Helpline
Episode: Ep 686: The Free Helpline Keeping Cats in Their Homes, with Matt Wildman, Founder and Director of National Cat Behavior Helpline
Danielle Bays
Senior Program Manager for Cat Protection and Policy at Humane World for Animals
Humane World for Animals
Episode: Ep 685: Feeding Plans, Not Feeding Bans, with Danielle Bays, Senior Program Manager for Cat Protection and Policy at Humane World for Animals
Daniel Leung
Co-Founder and CEO of Catsoterra
Catsoterra
Episode: Ep 684: Building TNR That Lasts: A Data-Driven Model From Penang, with Daniel Leung, Co-Founder and CEO of Catsoterra
Berlin Waters
Founder, The Spicy Cat Project
The Spicy Cat Project
Episode: Ep 683: They're Not Spicy, They're Scared - Handling Fearful and Aggressive Shelter Cats, with Berlin Waters, Founder of The Spicy Cat Project
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)

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 282 ratings
  • My cat belike

    my cat is like 5 years old but he is lazy and only cares about the food LOL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I am the biggest bird!
    China5 days ago
  • 😸😻😺😻👍👍👍

    VERY GOOD (^ _ ^)

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    5
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    Chinaa month ago
  • 🙀😼😺😺

    Good!!!!!!!!!

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    5
    🐈cat😺😼😾😸🙀😹😻😿
    China2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States6 months ago

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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 688: The Alien in Your Living Room: What Cats Really Need, with Dr. Katie Hankins, Veterinarian and Founder of Savvy Enrichment
Q: How about the enrichment needs for an indoor-only cat versus an indoor-outdoor cat versus cats that are outdoor-only? Does each category have different needs?
Hankins says outdoor cats have more opportunities to explore, climb and move away from each other. Indoor-only cats need people to curate their surroundings with suitable space, activities and routes, because stress can contribute to health and behavior problems.
Ep 688: The Alien in Your Living Room: What Cats Really Need, with Dr. Katie Hankins, Veterinarian and Founder of Savvy Enrichment
Q: If I'm bringing a new cat into my house, what should my expectations be with regards to feline enrichment? Like, what is that? What does that mean?
Hankins says to think of a cat as a different species with specific needs, including places to scratch and climb, rather than treating enrichment as an optional extra or just buying toys.
Ep 686: The Free Helpline Keeping Cats in Their Homes, with Matt Wildman, Founder and Director of National Cat Behavior Helpline
Q: What are your thoughts on covered litter boxes, number of litter boxes, where they should be located, and what type of litter is best?
Wildman recommends open boxes with finely grained, unscented clumping litter, scooping at least twice a day, and choosing a location that works for the cat. The number of boxes depends on the household, though having at least as many boxes as cats is a useful guideline.
Ep 686: The Free Helpline Keeping Cats in Their Homes, with Matt Wildman, Founder and Director of National Cat Behavior Helpline
Q: How do shelters and rescues refer people to the helpline?
They can email the person's name and contact information along with a brief description of the problem. There is no cost or formal approval process, and the helpline can also be contacted directly by the public.
Ep 687: Trapping Colonies, Not Cats, with Julie Morriss Community and Outreach Associate for Animal Birth Control Clinic
Q: How have you personally felt this impact?
Morriss describes a colony project where targeted trapping and caregiver coordination helped sterilize 45 cats from a population estimated at 40 to 55, with no new kittens that year.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Community Cats Podcast

What is The Community Cats Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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7. Jordyn Purpura
8. Eve Salimbene

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