by The Community Cats Podcast
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 https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.
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6/18/2016
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April 29, 2025
Wednesday Hugus, founder of Wednesday’s Community Cats and Kittens, details her organization's evolution from a pet food pantry to a TNR-focused rescue, emphasizing community support and strategic resourcefulness in Orlando, Florida in this interview.
April 22, 2025
<h2>"We all want to help, but without the right tools and resources, TNR can feel impossible. That’s why we need technology to bridge the gaps."</h2> <p>This episode is sponsored-in-part by <a href= "https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies609" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maddie’s Fund</a>.</p> <p>Trapping and caring for community cats comes with numerous logistical challenges—finding vet appointments, securing transportation, and funding medical care. Alexa Kyler, software developer and TNR advocate, is tackling these obstacles with the Trapper Aid Initiative, an app designed to connect trappers with critical resources. In this episode, Alexa shares how her own experience with TNR inspired this innovative solution, the hurdles of building tech for animal rescue, and her vision for the future of community cat support.</p> <p><strong>Press Play Now For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Alexa’s husband introduced her to the world of TNR</li> <li>The biggest challenges facing community cat trappers today</li> <li>Why resource-sharing is critical for successful TNVR programs</li> <li>The impact of veterinary appointment shortages on community cats</li> <li>How technology can help streamline TNR efforts</li> <li>The complexities of funding and structuring tech-based nonprofit solutions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://catcrisispossiblesolution.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trapper Aid Initiative</a> (http://catcrisispossiblesolution.com)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sponsor Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies609" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maddie's Fund</a> (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies609)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow & Review</strong></p> <p>We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then share a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.</p>
April 15, 2025
<h2>"If you’re struggling to catch the last cat in your colony, you just haven’t figured out the right approach yet. Every cat is catchable with the right technique."</h2> <p>This episode is sponsored-in-part by <a href= "https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies608" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maddie’s Fund</a>.</p> <p>From building Kuwait’s first progressive animal shelter to developing global disaster response programs, John Peaveler has seen it all. In this episode, John shares his journey from military veteran to animal welfare expert, discussing the challenges of handling feral dogs and cats, the necessity of effective population management, and the importance of humane animal capture techniques. Whether you're struggling with "trap-smart" cats or looking to develop large-scale TNVR programs, John’s expertise and field-tested insights offer invaluable guidance.</p> <p><strong>Press Play Now For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>John’s unexpected entry into animal welfare through a dog rescue in Kuwait</li> <li>The challenges of catching feral dogs and cats in extreme environments</li> <li>Why TNVR is the most effective strategy for managing community cat populations</li> <li>The importance of conditioning and strategic trapping techniques</li> <li>Lessons learned from large-scale population management efforts</li> <li>The role of governments and organizations in tackling community animal welfare issues</li> <li>How high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter programs make a lasting impact</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.humaneinnovations.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Humane Innovations LLC</a> (https://www.humaneinnovations.com/)</li> <li><a href="https://livetrap.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Tomahawk Live Trap</a> (https://livetrap.com/)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Cat Podcast’s Community Cat Calculator</a> (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-calculator/)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sponsor Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies608" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maddie's Fund</a> (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies608)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow & Review</strong></p> <p>We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then share a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.</p>
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Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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