Our founder Deborah Cribbs recently joined Rappaport to the Rescue to discuss progressive sheltering and what it means for cats. From educating communities about community cats to expanding fostering programs, diversion efforts are helping more cats avoid unnecessary shelter stays—and increasing adoption rates. Learn more by watching the segment.

Our founder Deborah Cribbs joined WGN Radio host Steve Dale in Chicago to talk about how our movement is spreading to create a better world for cats across the country. Through our licensee program, shelters nationwide can access Give Them Ten’s marketing materials and advertising campaigns to help promote spay/neuter, fostering, adoption and more. What started as a local movement is now growing into a national effort to help save more cat lives.

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.