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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 movement, all while keeping our eyes on the bigger picture. Hosted by Stacy LeBaron, our team at United Spay Alliance is here to make a difference by tackling the root causes of overpopulation, ensuring that every animal has the chance for a better life. Join us as we embark on a journey to address the problems and pain points faced by grassroots rescue and shelter workers, and the general public. We'll answer the three most common questions we receive, discuss the challenges of finding low-cost spay/neuter services, and explore strategies for recruiting more veterinarians to support these crucial efforts. What truly irks us is when the animal welfare space fixates on the symptoms of overpopulation, rather than focusing on prevention through spay/neuter. We believe it's time to change the conversation. Moreover, it breaks our hearts to witness the animal welfare landscape taking steps backward, reverting to a time before the spay/neuter movement's progress. We're committed to ensuring that history does not repeat itself. The problem we aim to solve is clear: there are too few people with access to affordable spay/neuter services, leading to unwanted litters, overcrowded shelters, and other avoidable consequences. Our podcast seeks to be a platform for solutions, education, and empowerment. We're honored to serve our best stakeholders, the dedicated individuals actively involved in grassroots rescue and shelter work. We understand that the general public often remains unaware of the scale and impact of the current veterinary shortage, as well as the challenges in finding affordable spay/neuter services. We're here to bridge that knowledge gap. So, join us on United We Spay where we're all about making a difference, spreading knowledge, and building a stronger, more compassionate world for animals. Together, we can put prevention at the forefront and shine a spotlight on the importance of spay/neuter in the animal welfare space.

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May 7, 2026

Beyond the Boundaries: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet with Melinda Grohol

<p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> What does it take to go beyond what's prescribed, to follow a calling, and to tell a story that simply won't let you go? In this episode, Stacy LeBaron speaks with Melinda Grohol, a longtime freelance writer whose passion for people and animals led her to write the official biography of Dr. Jeff Young — the beloved veterinarian known to millions as Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet on Animal Planet.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Melinda's connection to spay/neuter runs deep. Growing up in a time when pet reproduction was simply left to nature, she witnessed firsthand the consequences of unchecked overpopulation. That early awareness, deepened by friendships with shelter workers and encounters with advocates like Esther Mechler and Dr. Jeff himself, solidified her belief that spay/neuter is the most powerful tool available for preventing animal suffering.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> The book, Beyond the Boundaries: The Life and Times of Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet, traces Dr. Jeff's remarkable journey — from his pivotal early decision never to euthanize healthy animals, to his work training veterinarians both in the U.S. and around the world, to the personal challenges that have shaped his life and career. Melinda shares the stories that moved her most, including the chapter featuring letters from former students Dr. Jeff trained, the forward written by United Spay Alliance founder Esther Mechler, and memorable tales of Fred the clinic dog — a golden retriever Dr. Jeff rescued and who now tends to recovering patients in the clinic.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Melinda herself is a bookseller at Barnes & Noble with a long career writing about people and causes that make a difference. She describes feeling genuinely compelled to tell Dr. Jeff's story — certain that if she didn't, she would regret it for the rest of her life.</p> <h2>In this episode you will hear:</h2> <ul> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How Melinda came to write Dr. Jeff's biography — and why she felt she had no choice but to tell his story</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The defining moment that shaped Dr. Jeff's lifelong commitment to spay/neuter: being asked to euthanize 56 healthy puppies early in his career</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How Dr. Jeff built his practice around a non-negotiable rule — every pet that comes in must be spayed or neutered</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What makes Dr. Jeff such an effective teacher of new veterinarians and how he mentors them through hands-on, side-by-side instruction</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Stories of Dr. Jeff's work with exotic and unexpected animals — including spaying a jaguar and neutering a camel in rural Colorado</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The heartwarming story of Fred, the golden retriever Dr. Jeff rescued and who now serves as an unofficial clinic comforter for post-surgery animals</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The power of trust, collaboration, and handshake agreements in Dr. Jeff's approach to veterinary work around the world</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why Melinda believes Dr. Jeff is a role model not just for aspiring vets, but for anyone who wants to rethink how we care for our animals</li> </ul> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Resources from this episode:</strong></p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Beyond the Boundaries: The Life and Times of Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet by Melinda Grohol</strong> — available on <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Boundaries-Times-Rocky-Mountain/dp/B0FHN8T5BG"> Amazon</a> and <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-the-boundaries-the-life-times-of-dr-jeff-the-rocky-mountain-vet-melinda-grohol/1147835900"> Barnes & Noble</a></li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet</strong> — <a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4796084/">Animal Planet series featuring Dr. Jeff Young</a></li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>United Spay Alliance</strong>: <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/">unitedspayalliance.org</a></li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Esther Mechler, President & Founder, United Spay Alliance</strong> — <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/about/board/">unitedspayalliance.org/about/board</a></li> </ul>

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April 2, 2026

Fix the Future with Cathy Bissell

<p dir="ltr">What does it take to disrupt the cycle of pet overpopulation in America—fast? In this replay from the United Spay Alliance Conference, Cathy Bissell of the Bissell Pet Foundation shares how a bold, scalable idea became one of the nation's fastest-growing spay/neuter initiatives.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Fix the Future" wasn't born from a long-term strategic plan—it emerged from urgency, collaboration, and a willingness to say yes to a challenge. What started with a single call to action in Puerto Rico quickly evolved into a national model connecting relief veterinarians with shelters and communities in need. The result? Hundreds of thousands of pets receiving critical care—including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchips—often in places where access was previously nonexistent.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Cathy breaks down how the program works, from matchmaking veterinarians with host organizations to maintaining high-volume, high-quality standards. She also shares the realities behind the scenes—funding pressures, community resistance, workforce challenges—and the lessons learned while scaling at record speed.</p> <p dir="ltr">This conversation goes beyond logistics. It's a call to action for shelters, veterinarians, and advocates alike to rethink accessibility, affordability, and collaboration in animal welfare. Because as Cathy emphasizes, without spay/neuter, the system can't keep up.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you're looking for innovative solutions, real-world impact, and inspiration to take action in your own community—this episode delivers.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode you will hear:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How "Fix the Future" scaled from one project to 250,000+ pets served</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A practical, replicable model for high-volume spay/neuter programs</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of relief veterinarians in expanding access to care</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Real barriers communities face—and how to overcome them</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why affordability (not just availability) is key to impact</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lessons from launching clinics in both rural and urban areas</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Funding realities and how to build sustainable programs</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The power of collaboration between shelters, vets, and nonprofits</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Resources from this episode:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">United Spay Alliance: <a href= "https://unitedspayalliance.org/">https://unitedspayalliance.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Bissell Pet Foundation: <a href= "https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/">https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Fix the Future Program Inquiry: <a href="mailto:kim.alboum@bissell.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">kim.alboum@bissell.com</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Sato Project (Puerto Rico partner): <a href= "https://thesatoproject.org/">https://thesatoproject.org</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>

Episode thumbnail for 028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson

March 5, 2026

028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson

<p data-start="41" data-end="470">In this episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron talks with Julie Jacobson, founder of Spay Tennessee and a longtime advocate for prevention-focused animal welfare. Julie shares how her journey began in a small Tennessee county with no veterinarian, no shelter, and no animal control—and how that experience led her to shift from rescue work to a strategy centered on spay and neuter.</p> <p data-start="472" data-end="981">Over time, Julie helped dramatically reduce the number of unwanted litters in her community and expanded her work statewide, building a network that connects spay-neuter clinics, assistance programs, and funding opportunities across Tennessee. She explains why fixing <strong data-start="740" data-end="850">owned pets—and ideally every pet in a household—is one of the most effective ways to reduce overpopulation</strong>, and how many impactful programs can be coordinated from a desk through smart partnerships, grant writing, and community outreach.</p> <p data-start="983" data-end="1265" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Julie also discusses the challenges facing spay-neuter efforts today, including veterinary shortages, shifting funding priorities, and the importance of sustainable programs. Her practical insights offer a roadmap for communities looking to create lasting change through prevention.</p> <p data-start="983" data-end="1265" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode you will hear:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why prevention—not rescue—is the real long-term solution to pet overpopulation</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The surprising power of fixing all pets in a household instead of just one</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How Julie helped reduce puppy litters in her community from 100 per year to just a handful</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Practical steps to start a spay-neuter assistance program in your county</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Grant-writing tips that dramatically increase funding success</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why many effective spay-neuter programs can be run from a desk instead of the road</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The growing impact of veterinary shortages on spay-neuter access</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Smart strategies for sustainable funding, estate gifts, and donor awareness</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why transport programs should include spay-neuter accountability for source communities</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Resources from this episode:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Spay Tennessee – <a href= "https://spaytennessee.org/">https://spaytennessee.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Spay Tennessee Facebook – <a href= "https://facebook.com/spaytennessee">https://facebook.com/spaytennessee</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">United Spay Alliance – <a href= "https://unitedspayalliance.org/">https://unitedspayalliance.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Contact Julie Jacobson – <a href= "mailto:spayzilla@yahoo.com">spayzilla@yahoo.com</a></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="983" data-end="1265" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p>

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What is United We Spay?

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 movement, all while keeping our eyes on the bigger picture. Hosted by Stacy LeBaron, our team at United Spay Alliance is here to make a difference by tackling the root causes of overpopulation, ensuring that every animal has the chance for a better life. Join us as we embark on a journey to address the problems and pain points faced by grassroots rescue and shelter workers, and the general public.

We'll answer the three most common questions we receive, discuss the challenges of finding low-cost spay/neuter services, and explore strategies for recruiting more veterinarians to support these crucial efforts.

What truly irks us is when the animal welfare space fixates on the symptoms of overpopulation, rather than focusing on prevention through spay/neuter. We believe it's time to change the conversation.

Moreover, it breaks our hearts to witness the animal welfare landscape taking steps backward, reverting to a time before the spay/neuter movement's progress.

We're committed to ensuring that history does not repeat itself. The problem we aim to solve is clear: there are too few people with access to affordable spay/neuter services, leading to unwanted litters, overcrowded shelters, and other avoidable consequences. Our podcast seeks to be a platform for solutions, education, and empowerment.

We're honored to serve our best stakeholders, the dedicated individuals actively involved in grassroots rescue and shelter work. We understand that the general public often remains unaware of the scale and impact of the current veterinary shortage, as well as the challenges in finding affordable spay/neuter services. We're here to bridge that knowledge gap.

So, join us on United We Spay where we're all about making a difference, spreading knowledge, and building a stronger, more compassionate world for animals. Together, we can put prevention at the forefront and shine a spotlight on the importance of spay/neuter in the animal welfare space.

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