Liz Houtz has trapped over 5,000 cats and helped countless others through her organization, Cats in Action, a grassroots TNR initiative based in Chicago. In this episode, she shares how it all began, why Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the only humane solution for community cats, and what doesn’t work — like feeding bans and trap-and-remove. We talk about the realities on the streets, how to support caretakers, and the impact that one person can make with a trap, a plan, and compassion. Whether you’re involved in rescue or just discovering TNR for the first time, this conversation will open your heart and your eyes. Learn more about Cats in Action here: catsinaction.org. Follow Lory’s Cats: patreon.com/c/LorysCats. And please share this with someone who loves cats.

💛 Support our mission to help more cats and share more voices: www.patreon.com/LorysCats. In this powerful episode of Lory’s Cats Podcast, we sit down with Margaret Tompkins, founder and president of the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy. Margaret opens up about her journey, the myths and realities surrounding FeLV, and the work she’s doing to change the way the world sees and supports FeLV-positive cats. This episode is packed with eye-opening insights, heartfelt stories, and hope for every FeLV cat out there. You can reach Margaret at: margaret.tompkins@comcast.net. For more information about FeLV, visit Facebook group: Owners of FeLV+/ FIV+ cats. Subscribe for more heartfelt stories from people changing the world one cat at a time.

In this powerful episode of Lory’s Cats Podcast, we sit down with Goldie Arnold, the founder and force behind NAWS – Northland Animal Welfare Society in Kansas City, Missouri. What started as a dream became a life-changing reality: a low-cost spay/neuter clinic that grew into a movement — one that’s transforming the lives of thousands of cats and the people who care for them. Goldie’s story is honest, inspiring, and a reminder that compassion can reshape entire communities. 🐾 Learn more about NAWS: www.pcnaws.org. Subscribe for more heartfelt stories from the people changing the world - one cat at a time. Please 💛 support our mission to help more cats and share more voices: ⁠www.patreon.com/loryscats⁠.

🎙️ In this episode of Lory’s Cats Podcast, I sit down with Amanda Coats from KittenScoop.org to talk about her inspiring journey - from rescuing her first cats to transforming a former church into a sanctuary for cats in need. Amanda shares how Kitten Scoop began, the challenges and joys of rescue, and what it really means to create a space of healing for animals. You don’t want to miss this heartfelt conversation about love, community, and second chances. ✨ Support Our Work! If you’d like to support the stories and rescues we share, join me on Patreon: 👉 https://patreon.com/loryscats