547: The Free Feral Fix in Texas with Tiffany Ditto, Director of Marketing and Communication at Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

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Have you ever wondered about the heroes behind the scenes, tirelessly working to ensure a better future for our feline companions? In a heartening discussion with Tiffany Ditto from the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, we journey into the frontlines of animal advocacy.  We reveal the transformative impact TCAP's low-cost veterinary services, including an astounding number of spay-neuter procedures, have on the lives of cats – both pet and feral – across Texas. Tiffany shares her passionate insights on TCAP's endorsement of Trap-Neuter-Return and Return to Field practices, vital vaccination programs, and the support systems in place for those caring for cat colonies.  Navigating the complexities of animal overpopulation requires innovation, collaboration, and education. This episode peels back the curtain on the cutting-edge veterinary surgery externship program TCAP has instituted, fostering a new generation of vets ready to tackle shelter medicine with zeal and expertise.  In this episode, you will hear: Combating the veterinarian shortage and enhancing animal welfare The critical role of wellness vaccination clinics in preventing pet surrenders Ending euthanasia through animal sterilization Trapping and fundraising for feral cats Improving cat life in Texas Borrowing cats to control cat overpopulation Age considerations for spaying and neutering Resources for this episode: Texas Coalition for Animal Protection Website - https://texasforthem.org Texas Coalition for Animal Protection Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TCforAP/ Texas Coalition for Animal Protection Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcapspayneuter/?hl=en Texas Coalition for Animal Protection YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TCforAP This episode is sponsored in part by:  Maddie’s Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies547) Tomahawk Live Trap (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tomahawk) United Spay Alliance (https://www.unitedspayalliance.org) Follow and Review: 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 Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.  

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