Pawareness Podcast # 54 | The Importance of TNR Classes | Sunset Park Cats

In this episode, we welcome Sonia Leahey, founder of Sunset Park Cats. Focusing on trap-neuter-return, Sunset Park Cats rescues strays from the streets of Brooklyn, New York.

Sonia explains the importance of focusing on a local neighborhood to become more efficient in helping animals. This helps rescue organizations learn more about their community and build relationships with people to open more opportunities for collaborations.

Sonia also gives advice to people who wish to start their own rescue organizations to take one step at a time. Managing and carrying out the responsibilities of rescue organizations can be overwhelming, even at the local level, so it’s best to focus on one problem that needs to be solved first before addressing the other issues related to animal overpopulation.

“There are some large rescues that run all over the city, but we strongly feel that having a laser-focus on your neighborhood and your local area makes the rescue more efficient and effective.” - Sonia Leahey

Tune in to find out how you can help animals in your local area and encourage people to do the same!

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Episode Timeline

[01:10] Introducing Sonia Leahey of Sunset Park Cats
[02:13] The importance of helping cats in your neighborhood
[03:58] Operations of Sunset Park Cats
[05:38] An explanation of TNR classes
[08:17] The common resources of TNR classes
[10:48] The planning is extremely important
[13:17] How many cats can Sunset Park Cats trap at a time?
[15:49] Common problems on the streets of Brooklyn
[17:06] The main platform of Sunset Park Cats
[18:16] The future plans of Sunset Park Cats
[21:38] The advice for people who want to start their own rescues
[26:12] Where can people find Sunset Park Cats?