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Rural areas present pronounced challenges in community cat welfare, especially in times of veterinary and resource shortages. Join The Community Cats Podcast for a conversation with Humane Canada members, Dr. Savannah Howes, a dedicated veterinarian from Alberta, and RJ Bailot, the Executive Director of the Canadian Animal Task Force. Together, they share their journeys and the impactful work they’re doing to help community cats across Canada.

Dr. Savannah and RJ discuss the unique challenges of providing veterinary care in remote areas, the importance of community cohesiveness in building impact, and the critical role of establishing trust within communities. Discover how they’ve developed smart solutions, like large-scale spay/neuter clinics, to address overpopulation and improve the lives of both cats and people.

Learn about the significance of community involvement and collaboration with local groups and municipalities. Dr. Savannah and RJ emphasize the importance of working together to create sustainable and humane approaches to managing cat populations. Tune in to hear their perspective and gain insights into how you can make a difference in your community.

In this episode, you will hear:

Addressing rural cat overpopulation

Building community trust and relationships

Creative solutions for remote veterinary care

Collaboration to create cohesion and build impact