Building A Safe Haven For Working Cats With Mary Scott, Director Of The Working Cats Program, ASAP Cats The Community Cats podcast

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Building a Safe Haven for Working Cats with Mary Scott, Director of the Working Cats Program, ASAP Cats

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"Working cat programs historically have been programs of last resort... I like to think of the working cats program as really going beyond that, where every cat has the possibility of a live outcome…”

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and the Whisker Tracker App.

In this episode filled with insight and inspiration, Stacy LeBaron, host of The Community Cats Podcast, sits down with Mary Scott, a dedicated animal advocate with over 15 years in the field of animal welfare. Mary’s journey, which started as a veterinary receptionist and shelter volunteer, led her to become the director of the ASAP Cat Shelter's Working Cats Program in Santa Barbara, California. This unique initiative offers non-social, feral, or semi-social cats a second chance by placing them as "working cats" on farms, nurseries, and other properties where they can thrive while providing natural pest control.

Throughout the episode, Mary shares her strategies for acclimating cats to new environments and ensuring they feel at home through careful preparation and adopter education. Stacy and Mary discuss the challenges and successes of maintaining a 95% live release rate, the importance of cultural education around spay and neuter, and the broader impact that working cats programs can have on communities. Whether you're looking to start a similar initiative or simply curious about humane ways to support non-social cats, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice for every animal advocate.

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The evolution of Mary's career from teacher to animal welfare leader
Insights into ASAP's Working Cats Program and its impact on non-social cats
Proven methods to help cats acclimate safely to new environments
The vital role of community support in humane cat management
How microchip-enabled cat doors improve cat safety and security
Mary's advice for starting a barn cat program in any community
The importance of self-care for long-term success in animal welfare work

Resources Mentioned:

ASAP Cats Website: asapcats.org
Working Cats Program Application: Available under the Services section on the ASAP Cats website
Contact Mary Scott at workingcats@asapcats.org or call 805-637-796

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