{"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":"026: Full Circle TNR: Building Sustainable, Community-Led Cat Care with Adelle Louise","slug":"026-full-circle-tnr-building-sustainable-community-led-cat-care-with-adelle-louise","published_at":"2026-01-01T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-we-spay-6721497/026-full-circle-tnr-building-sustainable-community-led-cat-care-with-adelle-louise","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-we-spay-6721497","url":"https://0759aabc-07b2-466f-8bc4-9f829c391c44.libsyn.com/026-full-circle-tnr-building-sustainable-community-led-cat-care","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/0759aabc-07b2-466f-8bc4-9f829c391c44/UWS_Ep026_Louise_Master.mp3?dest-id=4225473","summary":"In this powerful episode of United We Spay , host Stacy LeBaron talks with Adelle Louise—Trap-Neuter-Return specialist, feral cat advocate, and Director of @travelanimalrescue—about what it truly means to build a sustainable, community-led cat care program. After launching her work in the Global South, Adelle recognized that meaningful impact required more than good intentions: it demanded equipment, training, and—most of all—collaboration. Her journey has since led her to co-create programs across six countries and 13 cities, helping sterilize over 1,500 cats. Adelle introduces listeners to the philosophy of \"full circle TNR,\" a method that ensures every cat in a colony—from dominant toms to young kittens—receives care. Alongside veterinary access challenges and emotional fatigue, she explores the importance of local empowerment and strategic targeting to break the cycle of suffering. Plus, don't miss her story about a sardine-covered kitten, a game-changing government partner, and a courtyard filled with compassion. In this episode you will hear: What \"full circle TNR\" really means and why it matters The limitations of DIY and pest-control traps in international rescue Why empowering local partners builds lasting change How to prevent burnout with strategic, boundary-driven rescue The role of municipal partnerships in scaling TNVR Insights from Adelle's podcast Saving the Streets Resources from this episode: travelanimalrescue.org Instagram: @travelanimalrescue Linktree for Travel Animal Rescue Saaving the Streets Podcast on Pet Life Radio TikTok: @travelanimalrescueglobal Neighborhood Cats Resources","meta_description":"In this powerful episode of United We Spay , host Stacy LeBaron talks with Adelle Louise—Trap-Neuter-Return specialist, feral cat advocate, and Director o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/united-we-spay-6721497/episodes/026-full-circle-tnr-building-sustainable-community-led-cat-care-with-adelle-louise/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-we-spay-6721497/026-full-circle-tnr-building-sustainable-community-led-cat-care-with-adelle-louise.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}