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Podcast: The Community Cats Podcast
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Building a TNR Movement, Part 2: The Tactics That Make TNR Stick, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats
Category: Kids & family
Duration: 00:49:22
Publish Date: 2025-05-27 09:00:00
Description: "You're not trying to make the situation perfect. You're just trying to improve it."

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund.

Part 2 of "From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement" dives into the operational tactics that sustain and grow a Trap-Neuter-Return program. In this recorded webinar, Bryan Kortis shifts from early movement-building to the nuts and bolts of long-term implementation, covering everything from trap banks and caretaker support systems to negotiating municipal cooperation and adapting strategies to fit different community types.

Listeners will gain practical insights into building a network of services, supporting grassroots participation, and working effectively with both rural and urban populations. Bryan also shares hard-earned lessons on using pilot projects, engaging local government, and maintaining momentum without exhausting your organization’s capacity.

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  • Setting up and managing a functional trap bank
  • Volunteer trapping and in-field coaching models
  • How to engage animal control and shelter officials effectively
  • Rural vs. urban adaptation: what works where
  • Designing successful pilot projects with low risk and high reward
  • A proven strategy for convincing hesitant local governments
  • Creating strong caretaker networks that can stand the test of time

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Sponsor Links:

  • Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies614)

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