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United We Spay

Stacy LeBaron
Spay Neuter
United Spay Alliance
Spay Panama
Veterinary Shortage
Spay and Neuter
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
Community Cats
Spay Tennessee
West Virginia
Gunayala
Spay Global
University Of Panama
Rascal Unit
Mobile Spay Neuter Clinic
Veterinary Education
Greece
Give Them Ten
Grants and Funding
Dr. Jeff, Rocky Mountain Vet
Spay Neuter Program

Welcome to United We Spay - the show dedicated to promoting affordable spay/neuter services across the USA and beyond. In each episode, we delve into the heart of a movement that's changing the lives of animals and communities for the better. Our mission is clear: build awareness, educate, and empower. In this podcast, we'll explore the inspiring stories and voices that drive the spay/neuter movem... more

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Dr. Becky Morrow's path into shelter medicine started with a flash drive full of old photos and a memory that still gives her chills: the first time she saw a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic in action back in 2006. Private practice had n... more

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Angela Chapman, Temma Martin, and Brandi Winkleman each run a spay/neuter clinic they built from nothing — and each got there a different way. For Angela, it was a for-sale sign on a building in Lebanon, Tennessee, that grew into New Leash on Life's ... more

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Steve Tennant has spent more than 25 years advocating for animals in West Virginia — work that eventually led him to the board of the Federation of Humane Organizations of West Virginia (FOHO WV), which has been fighting for a statewide spay/neuter p... more

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In 1998, Sara White graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and went to work in a New Hampshire animal shelter. What she saw there — feral cats at a local Catholic shrine, accidental litters flooding shelters, co... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Chapman
Director of New Leash on Life, Home of the JOY Clinic in Tennessee
New Leash on Life / JOY Clinic
Episode: From Nothing to Neuters: Live Panel Replay, 2025 USA Conference
Temma Martin
Founder and Director of Operation Pawpulation
Operation Pawpulation
Episode: From Nothing to Neuters: Live Panel Replay, 2025 USA Conference
Brandi Winkleman
President, Executive Director, and Founder of A HOPE
A HOPE
Episode: From Nothing to Neuters: Live Panel Replay, 2025 USA Conference
Steve Tennant
Long-time animal welfare advocate in Brook County, WV
Federation of Humane Organizations for West Virginia (Foho)
Episode: How West Virginia Built a Spay/Neuter Program That Works with Steve Tennant
Dr. Sara White
Veterinarian specializing in high quality, high volume spay/neuter; founder of Spay ASAP
Spay ASAP
Episode: Taking the Clinic to the Community with Dr. Sara White
Melinda Grohl
Longtime freelance writer and author of Beyond the Boundaries
Writer for Dr. Jeff, Rocky Mountain Vet biography
Episode: Beyond the Boundaries: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet with Melinda Grohol
Cathy Bissell
Founder of the Bissell Pet Foundation
Bissell Pet Foundation
Episode: Fix the Future with Cathy Bissell
Julie Jacobson
Leader in spay/neuter program development; founder of Spay Tennessee
Spay Tennessee / United Spay Alliance
Episode: 028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson
Deborah Cribbs
Founder and leader of Give Them Ten Movement with feline ambassador Scooter
Give Them Ten
Episode: Scaling Spay Neuter Through Strategy, Data, and Humor with Deborah Cribbs

Host

Stacy LeBaron
Founder/Executive; host of Community Cats Podcast; animal welfare advocate with 30+ years in cat welfare

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • 110% recommend this podcast!

    So happy that someone is finally addressing the need to increase spay and neuter resources. I look forward to learning more about the efforts of others supporting my passion in the US and abroad. Thank you team at United Spay Alliance! - Sharon from the Spay-Neuter Coalition of New Mexico

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    United States3 years ago
  • Esther and spay/neuter

    I became friends with Esther Mechler in the 1970s when we both became dedicated to activism for our animal cousins. She has remained relentlessly dedicated ever since. For years now, she has focused on spay neuter programs because they are the most effective way to reduce and eliminate animal suffering and abuse.

    Jim Mason 2/23/24

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Two Mauds Jim
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

The focus on prevention over symptom relief is consistently echoed as a core value and driver of impact.
Listeners appreciate actionable, real-world insights into building and sustaining low-cost clinics.
Guests bring diverse case studies from multiple states, enriching the discussion with varied models and funding approaches.
The show highlights collaboration and donor engagement as key to scaling impact, which comes across as practical and hopeful.

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#121
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#244
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#68
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#114
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Taking the Clinic to the Community with Dr. Sara White
Q: Excellent. Dr. White, for the folks out there listening, what would be one takeaway from today's conversation?
One takeaway is that you don't need a finished, perfect plan to start a stay/neuter program; begin with a mobile clinic that can scale over time while maintaining high quality and adherence to practice standards.
023: Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Dr. Michelle Gonzalez and the Rascal Unit
Q: So before we jump into talking about All Things Mobile, which is an incredible passion of mine, why are you so passionate about spay, neuter?
Dr. Gonzalez emphasizes that spay/neuter is the primary method to reduce reproduction-driven problems, prevent euthanasia, and empower pet owners to care for their animals with accessible, affordable care.
028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson
Q: What are some practical tips for starting or sustaining a spay/neuter program in a community with limited access to veterinarians and funding?
Key advice includes treating grants as stewardship, building partnerships with clinics, avoiding free/unfunded models, and using coppable grant strategies to fund subsidized care while maintaining sustainability.
028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson
Q: What did you find when you started working beyond your county and moved to a statewide effort in Tennessee?
She explains there was no centralized spay/neuter database or resources, which led to creating a statewide database and networking across counties to coordinate clinics, grants, and outreach.
028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson
Q: So before we jump into our conversation today, first and foremost, why are you passionate about spay neuter? Is there a single story or moment in time that really stands out to you?
Julie describes realizing that prevention is more cost-effective than treatment, and that focusing on fixing all pets in households yields broader impact, not just addressing individual litters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About United We Spay

What is United We Spay about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on scaling affordable spay/neuter access across the U.S. through practical clinics, mobile models, and statewide programs. Episodes highlight funding strategies, nonprofit partnerships, volunteer mobilization, and policy pathways that expand reach while maintaining a prevention-first approach. A recurring thread is turning passion for animal welfare into sustainable services, with emphasis on collaboration among clinics, rescues, donors, and governments. A standout trait is the emphasis on actionable frameworks—budgets, governance, staffing, and donor engagement—that listeners can adapt to real-world contexts.

Key distinctions include a consistent focus on scalable, low-cost solutions (mobile and community clinics), succ... more

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1. Angela Chapman
2. Temma Martin
3. Brandi Winkleman
4. Steve Tennant
5. Dr. Sara White
6. Melinda Grohl
7. Cathy Bissell
8. Julie Jacobson

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