22 min

558: Fine Tuning TNR Clinics with Cameron Greig, Community Cat Coordinator at the Humane Society of Huron Valley The Community Cats Podcast

    • Pets & Animals

Get a glimpse of what it's like on the front lines of feline welfare. Cameron Greig joins us from the Humane Society of Huron Valley to discuss the trials and triumphs of their TNR (trap-neuter-return) program. It's a revealing chat about the ingenuity required to navigate staffing shortages, the shift towards online systems to streamline TNR efforts, and the crucial weekend spay-neuter events that help keep their mission afloat. 
Cameron's dedication to the care of community cats shines through as he explains the intricacies of dealing with unsocialized felines and the critical need for TNR-savvy vets in an industry currently facing a crunch for qualified staff. In the heart of our discussion, we confront the hard truths of veterinary staffing woes and their ripple effect on essential services like TNR. The conversation is seasoned with tales of innovation and adaptation, from enticing veterinary clinics with educational "lunch and learns" – to embracing digital tools for managing the TNR workload.
We also let you in on some of our personal top-notch baiting tips for successful cat trapping and why appropriate recovery times are important for our feline friends post-neutering. For those compelled to support community cats or who are simply curious about the inner workings of the TNR initiatives at the Humane Society of Huron Valley, this episode is an invaluable trove of knowledge and encouragement.
In this episode, you will hear:
The current challenges of the TNR program
TNR’s transition to an online sign-up system
The complexities of working with unsocialized cats
The importance of having veterinarians skilled in TNR
Veterinary staffing challenges and solutions
Resources from this Episode
Humane Society of Huron Valley Website - http://hshv.org/tnr
Humane Society of Huron Valley Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyhuronvalley
Humane Society of Huron Valley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/humanesocietyofhuronvalley/
This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies556) and Tomahawk Live Trap. (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tomahawk).
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Episode Credits
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Get a glimpse of what it's like on the front lines of feline welfare. Cameron Greig joins us from the Humane Society of Huron Valley to discuss the trials and triumphs of their TNR (trap-neuter-return) program. It's a revealing chat about the ingenuity required to navigate staffing shortages, the shift towards online systems to streamline TNR efforts, and the crucial weekend spay-neuter events that help keep their mission afloat. 
Cameron's dedication to the care of community cats shines through as he explains the intricacies of dealing with unsocialized felines and the critical need for TNR-savvy vets in an industry currently facing a crunch for qualified staff. In the heart of our discussion, we confront the hard truths of veterinary staffing woes and their ripple effect on essential services like TNR. The conversation is seasoned with tales of innovation and adaptation, from enticing veterinary clinics with educational "lunch and learns" – to embracing digital tools for managing the TNR workload.
We also let you in on some of our personal top-notch baiting tips for successful cat trapping and why appropriate recovery times are important for our feline friends post-neutering. For those compelled to support community cats or who are simply curious about the inner workings of the TNR initiatives at the Humane Society of Huron Valley, this episode is an invaluable trove of knowledge and encouragement.
In this episode, you will hear:
The current challenges of the TNR program
TNR’s transition to an online sign-up system
The complexities of working with unsocialized cats
The importance of having veterinarians skilled in TNR
Veterinary staffing challenges and solutions
Resources from this Episode
Humane Society of Huron Valley Website - http://hshv.org/tnr
Humane Society of Huron Valley Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyhuronvalley
Humane Society of Huron Valley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/humanesocietyofhuronvalley/
This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies556) and Tomahawk Live Trap. (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/tomahawk).
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.
 

22 min