In Hot Pursuit: Community Cat Care in Miami, featuring Dr. Mat Toscano, Executive Director and Chief of Surgery at Street Cat Clinic, and Tia Williams, Director of Cat Solutions 305

"Stop treating cats like dogs—when we see them for who they really are, the right solutions start to emerge."

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

In this dynamic episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron is joined by two passionate advocates making waves in Miami’s cat welfare scene: Tia Williams, Director of Cat Solutions 305, and Dr. Matt Tano, Executive Director and Chief of Surgery at Street Cat Clinic. Together, they’re addressing South Florida’s year-round kitten crisis and pushing the boundaries of collaboration in feline-focused care.

Miami-Dade County faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to its large urban population of free-roaming cats. Tia and Dr. Tano offer an inspiring blueprint for what’s possible when dedicated individuals and municipal support align. With a shared mission to change the narrative for community cats, their approach goes beyond simple trap-neuter-return (TNR). They’re building systems, fostering partnerships, and creating a community-driven model focused on long-term impact.

You’ll hear how Street Cat Clinic is designed with trapper convenience in mind—from 24/7 drop-off access to hurricane-proof infrastructure—and how Cat Solutions 305 bridges the gap between feeders, trappers, and fosters. The conversation dives into the real-life logistics of operating a high-volume clinic and the vital role of empathy, flexibility, and data-driven strategies.

Press Play Now For:

• Why Miami’s climate makes cat overpopulation especially challenging
• The importance of treating cats as a unique species, not like small dogs
• How community collaboration fuels success in TNR efforts
• What it takes to run a high-volume, trapper-friendly spay/neuter clinic
• Creative problem-solving in veterinary deserts
• A sneak peek at what it means to build a "super clinic”

Resources & Links:

• Street Cat Clinic (https://streetcatclinic.org/)
• Cat Solutions 305 (https://www.catsolutions305.com/)
• Contact Tia: [e-mail]
• Mentioned leaders: Bryan Kortis (Cat Stats - https://www.catstats.org/), Rick DuCharme (Community Cat Clinics - https://communitycatclinic.com/)

Sponsor Links:

• Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies612)

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