Fostering is one of the most powerful tools in animal welfare. It helps prevent euthanasia, gives shelters more space to take in animals in need, and gives shy or vulnerable cats the time and confidence they need to become more adoptable. Watch Deborah Cribb’s "Cat Chat" segment with Jill Rappaport to learn why fostering is such a critical piece to creating a better world for cats.

Animal shelters across the country are facing a crisis, with pet surrenders doubling in the past year. Many of these surrenders happen because owners are going through a difficult situation and simply can't afford to care for their pets anymore. On the latest episode of Rappaport to the Rescue, Deborah Cribbs spoke with Kristina Hill of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton about a promising solution: pairing shelters with social workers to support both people and pets. By addressing the root causes behind surrenders, shelters can help keep families and their pets together.

Scooter the Neutered Cat had a great time at the Cat Pajama Jam Brunch on June 14, hosted by The Feline Fix to raise funds for cats and kittens in need. Based in Commerce City, Colorado, The Feline Fix is dedicated to improving the lives of all cats, especially the most vulnerable. The organization recently became an official Give Them Ten licensee, gaining access to ready-to-use creative toolkits, social media campaigns and educational resources to support local outreach efforts aimed at reducing cat overpopulation across Colorado.

Our founder and leader, Deborah Cribbs, sat down with certified animal behavior specialist Steve Dale on WGN Chicago to talk about the Give Them Ten Movement and why spay/neuter remains a critical issue for cats. From caring for your own pet cat to supporting healthy community cat populations, learn why spay/neuter is still important to help improve the lives of cats.

How do cats learn? Deborah Cribbs joins Jill Rappaport for "Cat Chat" to explore feline behavior and what motivates cats to learn. Unlike dogs, who often learn through pack dynamics, cats evolved as solitary hunters. They don’t naturally learn in group settings. Instead, cats learn through curiosity, trial and error, and positive motivation, especially food. Watch the latest episode now.

Scooter the Neutered Cat laced up for a great cause at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton's Furry Skurry 5K on May 16. The annual event combined fundraising with pet-friendly fun while helping more animals find loving homes. In addition to the 5K festivities, attendees could take advantage of a low-cost microchipping clinic and even adopt a new furry family member on the spot.