"We were trying to rescue our way out, which is never going to happen." This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and Tomahawk Traps. Step into the world of Brandi Sherman as she shares her remarkable journey from a rural upbringing surrounded by vulnerable cats to leading Fresno TNR— an initiative dedicated to controlling and caring for community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return. In this episode, Brandy reveals how her childhood observations of animal hardship fueled her commitment to change and ignited a mission to save lives through spay and neuter programs. Brandi discusses the logistics of organizing large-scale spay and neuter operations, collaboration with local entities, and the public education efforts necessary to foster a community supportive of feral cat welfare. Through her story, listeners will gain insight into the powerful impact of community-driven initiatives. Enjoy this session, filled with heart, wit, and grit as we uncover what a community can accomplish together, such as more than 6700 cats spayed and neutered in just a year's time. Acquire understanding on how you, too, can fuel efforts in your own community and turn personal commitment into community leadership. This discussion is not just about a few individuals saving cats; it's about fostering a compassionate community ethos that recognizes the dignity and worth of every feline life. In this episode, you will hear: Brandi's inspiring story from childhood to change-maker The impact of community cooperation in TNR Behind-the-scenes look at running a volunteer-driven initiative Expanding reach beyond Fresno Resources: Find FresnoTNR on the web at fresnotnr.org Follow Fresno TNR on Facebook: @FresnoTNR Contact Fresno TNR at info@fresnotnr.org Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.