{"podcast":{"title":"United We Spay","slug":"united-we-spay-6721497","podcast_index_feed_id":6721497,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/494283/rss","website_url":"https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/7/9/5/a795a5dc01dbc474e5bbc093207a2619/Final_UWS.jpg","author":"United Spay Alliance","episode_count":33,"summary":"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 conv…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T18:19:15.165816+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-we-spay-6721497"},"episode":{"title":"019: Systemic Solutions: Targeted Spay/Neuter and Legal Advocacy for Animal Welfare with Prof. Lisa Milot","slug":"019-systemic-solutions-targeted-spay-neuter-and-legal-advocacy-for-animal-welfare-with-prof-lisa-milot","published_at":"2025-06-05T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-we-spay-6721497/019-systemic-solutions-targeted-spay-neuter-and-legal-advocacy-for-animal-welfare-with-prof-lisa-milot","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-we-spay-6721497","url":"https://0759aabc-07b2-466f-8bc4-9f829c391c44.libsyn.com/019-systemic-solutions-targeted-spayneuter-and-legal-advocacy-for-animal-welfare-with-prof-lisa-milot","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/0759aabc-07b2-466f-8bc4-9f829c391c44/UWS_Ep019_Master.mp3?dest-id=4225473","summary":"On this episode of United We Spay, Lisa Milot, a distinguished professor of Canine Welfare Law at the University of Georgia, shares her transformative journey from an animal rescue volunteer to a nonprofit founder focused on strategic spay-neuter programs. Her passion for systemic change in animal welfare underscores the episode as she recounts her \"aha moment\" that shifted her focus toward addressing the root causes of pet overpopulation. Stacy and Lisa explore how collaboration with animal control and community engagement can significantly enhance spay-neuter efforts, dramatically increasing altered animals and reducing the surplus of pets without homes. Their conversation takes a deep dive into the innovative strategies being deployed to make spay-neuter services more accessible and effective. From pop-up vet care clinics to data-driven approaches, Lisa discusses how these initiatives build community trust and showcase the power of familiar, private practice veterinarians. Furthermore, we delve into the importance of collaboration across veterinary practices, supported by the United Spay Alliance, to improve surgical techniques and offer affordable services. Lisa's insights reveal the necessity of continuous education for veterinarians and the role of incremental care in addressing community-specific needs. Stacy and Lisa also tackle the broader legal and systemic challenges in animal welfare, such as evolving perspectives on pets in divorce agreements and the pressing crisis of pet overproduction in Georgia. Lisa highlights how local reforms can inspire broader changes, illustrating this with successful community efforts in Athens. 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