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Underfoot

Flatbush Cats
New York City
Flatbush Cats
Animal Welfare Crisis
Cat Overpopulation Crisis
Animal Welfare
Animal Care Centers Of New York
Spay and Neuter Services
Voters For Animal Rights
Affordable Veterinary Care
Housing Instability
Mayor Mamdani
Community Support
Cat Overpopulation
Community Engagement
Pet Food Pantries
Inequality In Animal Care
Pet Care
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
Homeless Cats
ASPCA

Underfoot is a new podcast about the hidden cat crisis in NYC and what we can do to solve it. In this podcast, we go beyond rescue stories to reveal the systems that created this problem in the first place, and ask the question: What would it take to build a city where no cat is left behind? flatbushcats.substack.com

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In this special budget episode, host Will Zweigart sits down again with Allie Taylor, President of Voters for Animal Rights, to unpack how city budgeting shapes the future of animal welfare—from affordable spay/neuter and pet food access to the large... more

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After the end of the season, we stay with the question at the heart of Underfoot: what would it actually take to fix New York City’s animal welfare system?

In this bonus episode, host Will Zweigart sits down with Allie Taylor, President of Voters fo... more

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To close the season, we look toward bold, realistic solutions and a future where New York’s animal care system finally works. We revisit the blocks and caretakers from earlier episodes to imagine what changes when the city commits to access, equity, ... more

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New York’s cat crisis didn’t appear out of nowhere. It was built through decades of underinvestment and policy decisions that left no agency truly responsible for animal welfare. In this episode, we examine why the city has been so slow to act and ho... more

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Recent Guests

Allie Taylor
President of Voters for Animal Rights
Voters for Animal Rights
Episode: Bonus Episode: What Mayor Mamdani Can Do to Fix NYC’s Animal Welfare Crisis
Hanna Lentz
Executive director of Sparc, focusing on animal welfare and community support
Sparc
Episode: Episode 6: Vision for Tomorrow
Liliana Gomez
Veterinary manager at the city-run animal shelter in Manhattan
Animal Care Centers of New York
Episode: Episode 5: Rethinking the Role of Animal Shelters
Justin Brannan
City council member and advocate for animal welfare
New York City Council
Episode: Episode 5: Rethinking the Role of Animal Shelters
Risa Weinstock
CEO of Animal Care Centers of New York City
Animal Care Centers of New York City
Episode: Episode 5: Rethinking the Role of Animal Shelters
Tanya Copeland
Founder of Bronx Community Cats and dedicated rescuer
Bronx Community Cats
Episode: Episode 4: The Cost of Caring
Ms. Pam
A dedicated neighborhood cat caretaker in Flatbush who feeds and cares for community cats.
Episode: Episode 3: The Real Price of Pet Ownership
Maxwell Branch
Director of community programs for Flatbush Cats
Flatbush Cats
Episode: Episode 2: A City on the Brink

Hosts

Will Zweigart
Executive Director of Flatbush Cats; co-host; focus on systemic solutions and community care for NYC's cat crisis
Virginia Marshall
Audio Producer and Co-Host; covers shelter operations, policy impacts, and community voices in NYC

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Practical Inspiring and Hopeful

    This is more than a cat podcast. It’s full of inspiring city stories of people coming together, caring and coming up with new ways to make things better. Thanks for getting these voices out in the light. God bless you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TabbyTude
    United States4 months ago
  • Eye opening

    Super informative podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Extremelybruh
    United States6 months ago
  • Eye Opening

    Very informative series that does a great job of explaining one of the overlooked issues of NYC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bookdealer
    United States6 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Very informative and sheds light on the crisis in NYC and many other places.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rhorhon
    United States6 months ago
  • An interesting look into the outside cat population in NYC and the people who take care of the cats, try to neuter them so they don't overpopulate worse, help people so they can keep their pets in the first place, etc. (They are not all feral! A lot are pets the owners had to let go of and desperately did not want to.) It's a complicated problem, but on the scale of complicated problems in the world it's more manageable than most, and it's an uplifting listen that inspires me to go do more!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Wordwizard
    6 months ago

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

Compelling mix of policy discussion and on-the-ground care.
Insightful look at NYC's cat crisis with human stories and practical takeaways.
Well produced and important for animal lovers and urban residents alike.
High-quality production with hopeful, action-oriented messaging.

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Episode 3: The Real Price of Pet Ownership
Q: How is Flatbush Cats addressing the problem of pet care costs?
They are providing affordable spay-neuter surgeries and wellness care to help prevent pet overpopulation and make pet care accessible to all.
Episode 3: The Real Price of Pet Ownership
Q: What do we mean when we say the average New Yorker can't afford to own a pet?
It relates to the broader affordability crisis; more than half of New Yorkers can no longer afford basic veterinary care due to lack of discretionary income.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Underfoot

What is Underfoot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on NYC's hidden cat crisis, examining how systemic issues—housing, affordability, shelter capacity, and gaps in animal welfare funding—fuel a cycle of overpopulation and surrender. Conversations emphasize practical, community-driven solutions like Trap-Neuter-Return, affordable veterinary care, and coordinated city-wide efforts, while highlighting real people caring for colonies and navigating barriers to keeping pets in challenging urban environments. A notable strength is its focus on root causes and potential policy moves, including how city leadership and community partnerships could reshape animal welfare. Episodes blend personal stories with data-driven insight, making it helpful for listeners seeking actionable cont... more

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1. Allie Taylor
2. Hanna Lentz
3. Liliana Gomez
4. Justin Brannan
5. Risa Weinstock
6. Tanya Copeland
7. Ms. Pam
8. Maxwell Branch

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