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United We SpayAuthor: Stacy LeBaron
Welcome to United We Spay - the show dedicated to promoting affordable spay/neuter services across the USA and beyond. In each episode, we delve into the heart of a movement that's changing the lives of animals and communities for the better. Our mission is clear: build awareness, educate, and empower. In this podcast, we'll explore the inspiring stories and voices that drive the spay/neuter movement, all while keeping our eyes on the bigger picture. Hosted by Stacy LeBaron, our team at United Spay Alliance is here to make a difference by tackling the root causes of overpopulation, ensuring that every animal has the chance for a better life. Join us as we embark on a journey to address the problems and pain points faced by grassroots rescue and shelter workers, and the general public. We'll answer the three most common questions we receive, discuss the challenges of finding low-cost spay/neuter services, and explore strategies for recruiting more veterinarians to support these crucial efforts. What truly irks us is when the animal welfare space fixates on the symptoms of overpopulation, rather than focusing on prevention through spay/neuter. We believe it's time to change the conversation. Moreover, it breaks our hearts to witness the animal welfare landscape taking steps backward, reverting to a time before the spay/neuter movement's progress. We're committed to ensuring that history does not repeat itself. The problem we aim to solve is clear: there are too few people with access to affordable spay/neuter services, leading to unwanted litters, overcrowded shelters, and other avoidable consequences. Our podcast seeks to be a platform for solutions, education, and empowerment. We're honored to serve our best stakeholders, the dedicated individuals actively involved in grassroots rescue and shelter work. We understand that the general public often remains unaware of the scale and impact of the current veterinary shortage, as well as the challenges in finding affordab Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Scaling Spay Neuter Through Strategy, Data, and Humor with Deborah Cribbs
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
What happens when a financial professional is entrusted with a transformative philanthropic gift for cats? In this episode of United We Spay, Stacy LeBaron sits down with Deborah Cribbs, founder of the Give Them Ten Movement, to explore how a banker's mindset reshaped feline welfare in Cincinnati and beyond. Deborah shares how disciplined stewardship, business strategy, and unapologetically bold messaging turned a local foundation into a national force for cats. From launching community cat programs to leveraging data and market research, she explains why spay neuter is not just compassionate. It is the most practical, scalable solution to feline overpopulation. In this episode you will hear: • How a fiduciary approach transformed charitable giving into measurable impact • Why collaboration, not competition, is essential for sustainable shelter systems • What functional community cat programs actually require to succeed • The power of branding, humor, and visual storytelling in shifting public behavior • Why "Fix by Five" is a critical messaging tool for modern feline welfare • How donor-advised funds and community foundations can unlock local funding • Why specialization may be the smartest move for smaller organizations • Early insights into Give Them Ten's new research on the emotional drivers behind spay neuter decisions Deborah makes a compelling case that data and compassion are not opposites. They are partners. Her bottom line is simple. If every person who sees a cat takes responsibility to ensure that cat is fixed, the entire landscape changes. Resources from this episode: Website: www.GiveThemTen.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuteredscooter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/givethemten/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/give-them-ten TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neuteredscooter Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/neuteredscooter/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@neuteredscooter BlueSky: @neuteredscooter.bsky.social
