Pawareness Podcast #32 | How a Photography Business Raises Awareness for TNR | Dundalk Community Cats

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Stephanie Reitler, Founder of Dundalk Community Cats, which is an organization based in Maryland that integrates professional photography with raising awareness about Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs.
Stephanie shares her story of discovering the powerful benefits of TNR and why she decided to create Dundalk Community Cats. She tells her biggest success story, how she’s navigating the challenges of doing TNR, and what the TNR process typically looks like. Plus, she offers great advice and resources for people interested in learning how to do TNR properly.
“Really it’s just all about doing what you can in your community. Even if you save one cat, that’s still one less cat that’s going to be out there having kittens and causing more problems for everybody else.”       - Stephanie Reitler
Connect with Dundalk Community Cats on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dundalkcats
Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dundalkcats
Email Stephanie: dundalkcommunitycats@outlook.com
Resources mentioned:
Hannah Shaw / The Kitten Lady: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VvB6tmC4lu_WCx7hE0PZA
Cat Man Chris: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VzUf8LyXxOz2ZkQP8_uhw
Cole and Marmalade: www.youtube.com/user/chrispoole20
Baltimore County Animal Services: www.facebook.com/BaltCoAnimalServices
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Episode Timeline
[00:30] Introducing Stephanie Reitler and Dundalk Community Cats
[02:01] What is it like to start and run an animal welfare organization by yourself?
[03:37] What inspired you to learn how to Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) and why is TNR is important?
[06:17] Dundalk Community Cats’ biggest accomplishments since being founded
[08:03] Stephanie’s biggest success story + Programs at Dundalk Community Cats
[11:48] Navigating challenges in Trap, Neuter, and Return
[13:13] How long does it take for a cat to recover from a spay or neuter? How long does it take to trap a cat?
[15:27] Advice for people interested in doing TNR
[16:43] Future goals and plans for Dundalk Community Cats
[18:32] How to connect with Stephanie and support Dundalk Community Cats