Building a TNR Movement, Part 2: The Tactics That Make TNR Stick, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

"You're not trying to make the situation perfect. You're just trying to improve it."

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund.

Part 2 of "From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement" dives into the operational tactics that sustain and grow a Trap-Neuter-Return program. In this recorded webinar, Bryan Kortis shifts from early movement-building to the nuts and bolts of long-term implementation, covering everything from trap banks and caretaker support systems to negotiating municipal cooperation and adapting strategies to fit different community types.

Listeners will gain practical insights into building a network of services, supporting grassroots participation, and working effectively with both rural and urban populations. Bryan also shares hard-earned lessons on using pilot projects, engaging local government, and maintaining momentum without exhausting your organization’s capacity.

Press Play Now For:

• Setting up and managing a functional trap bank
• Volunteer trapping and in-field coaching models
• How to engage animal control and shelter officials effectively
• Rural vs. urban adaptation: what works where
• Designing successful pilot projects with low risk and high reward
• A proven strategy for convincing hesitant local governments
• Creating strong caretaker networks that can stand the test of time

Resources & Links:

• Neighborhood Cats Handbook (https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/learn-more/books-guides)
• TNR Certification Workshops (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/)
• Cat Stats: Colony Tracking Tool (https://www.catstats.org/)

Sponsor Links:

• Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies614)

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