Sustain Our Shelters Podcast

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The official podcast of Sustain Our Shelters, a South San Francisco Bay Area grassroots organization that aims to improve the lives of shelter and community pets.

Episodes

  1. 12/07/2025

    Episode 7: How Does TNR (Trap Neuter Return) Help Communities?

    Episode Overview In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood world of community cats and the humane strategy known as Trap Neuter Return, or TNR. We break down what community cats are, why they exist in almost every city, and how their unmanaged populations can create challenges for both local residents and shelters. Using research from long term studies and Bay Area data, we walk through how TNR stabilizes cat colonies, reduces shelter intake, improves public health, and creates better outcomes for animals and people alike. Whether you’re an animal lover, a shelter volunteer, a city policymaker, or simply curious about local wildlife, this episode offers a clear and evidence based look at a community issue that affects us all. Resources for Listeners Learn more about TNR Alley Cat Allies: www.alleycat.org University of Florida Shelter Medicine Program Local animal services pages for San Jose, Silicon Valley, and surrounding areas Bay Area Cats on Facebook Get involved Volunteer with local TNR groups Offer transportation help for spay and neuter appointments Foster kittens removed from colonies Support municipal policies that fund humane cat management Connect With the Show If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing, sharing with friends, or leaving a review. Your support helps spread awareness about humane animal solutions in our communities. For questions, feedback, or topic suggestions, feel free to reach out.

    7 min

  2. 05/20/2025

    Episode 6: Lola

    The Sustain Our Shelters vlogcast is hosted by Rebekah Davis-Matthews and Michael Wagner, and edited by Rebekah Davis-Matthews. You can find the vlog on YouTube and the podcast on your favorite podcatcher, including Amazon, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. All rights reserved, copyright 2025 by Sustain Our Shelters.

    57 min

  3. 05/08/2025

    Episode 5: NSE Presentation Breakdown

    The Sustain Our Shelters vlogcast is hosted by Rebekah Davis-Matthews and Michael Wagner, and edited by Rebekah Davis-Matthews. You can find the vlog on YouTube and the podcast on your favorite podcatcher, including Amazon, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. All rights reserved, copyright 2025 by Sustain Our Shelters.

    37 min

  4. 05/07/2025

    Episode 4: May 8, 2025 NSE Meeting

    The Sustain Our Shelters vlogcast is hosted by Rebekah Davis-Matthews and Michael Wagner, and edited by Rebekah Davis-Matthews. You can find the vlog on YouTube and the podcast on your favorite podcatcher, including Amazon, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. All rights reserved, copyright 2025 by Sustain Our Shelters.

    14 min

  5. 04/02/2025

    Episode 3: Is there a smear campaign against SJACS?

    Find us on the socials here. The Sustain Our Shelters vlogcast is hosted by Rebekah Davis-Matthews and Michael Wagner, and edited by Rebekah Davis-Matthews. You can find the vlog on YouTube and the podcast on your favorite podcatcher, including Amazon, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. All rights reserved, copyright 2025 by Sustain Our Shelters. Edited by: Rebekah Davis-Matthews

    41 min

  6. 03/17/2025

    Episode 2: Maddie's Fund Audit of SJACS and What Happened to Rufus?

    Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Audit of SJACS December 10, 2024 NSE Committee Meeting Find us on the socials here. The Sustain Our Shelters vlogcast is hosted by Rebekah Davis-Matthews and Michael Wagner, and edited by Rebekah Davis-Matthews. You can find the vlog on YouTube and the podcast on your favorite podcatcher, including Amazon, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. All rights reserved, copyright 2025 by Sustain Our Shelters.

    35 min

  7. 02/23/2025

    Sustain Our Shelters Podcast Episode 1: The Intros

    Welcome to the Sustain Our Shelters Podcast with your hosts Rebekah Davis-Matthews and Michael Wagner.

    7 min
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The official podcast of Sustain Our Shelters, a South San Francisco Bay Area grassroots organization that aims to improve the lives of shelter and community pets.

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  • Creator
    sustainshelters
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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