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 Travel Animal Rescue—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
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