The Community Cats Podcast

“Trap-Neuter-Return isn’t just a method; it’s a mission to bring community, compassion, and a little mystery into the world of cats.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron speaks with animal advocate and mystery author Sharon Marchisello. Sharon’s lifelong passion for cats began early, sparking a journey that would lead her to volunteer work, board membership at the Fayette Humane Society in Fayetteville, GA, and, ultimately, authorship of a new cozy mystery, Trap, Neuter, Die. The novel is a blend of suspense and education, spotlighting Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) practices within a storyline set in the world of animal rescue. Sharon delves into the real-life challenges and triumphs of TNVR efforts in Georgia, where unique cultural and legal landscapes impact community cat populations. Sharon shares firsthand insights on the highs and lows of fostering, local partnerships that facilitate adopti