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United We Spay
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…
Episodes
United We SpayThe Wet Lab Domino Effect
In October 2023, Peggy McCarthey was driving home from Nashville to Atlanta with United Spay Alliance's virtual conference playing in the car. Four and a half…
United We SpayWhere There's a Will, There's a Spay
Karen Slomba went "from football to felines." She left a career promoting concerts and producing sports TV, started volunteering at an animal shelter, and was…
United We SpaySmall Incisions, Big Impact with Dr. Becky Morrow
Dr. Becky Morrow's path into shelter medicine started with a flash drive full of old photos and a memory that still gives her chills: the first time she saw a…
United We SpayFrom Nothing to Neuters: Live Panel Replay, 2025 USA Conference
Angela Chapman, Temma Martin, and Brandi Winkleman each run a spay/neuter clinic they built from nothing — and each got there a different way. For Angela, it…
United We SpayHow West Virginia Built a Spay/Neuter Program That Works with Steve Tennant
Steve Tennant has spent more than 25 years advocating for animals in West Virginia — work that eventually led him to the board of the Federation of Humane…
United We SpayTaking the Clinic to the Community with Dr. Sara White
In 1998, Sara White graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and went to work in a New Hampshire animal shelter. What she…
United We SpayBeyond the Boundaries: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet with Melinda Grohol
What does it take to go beyond what's prescribed, to follow a calling, and to tell a story that simply won't let you go? In this episode, Stacy LeBaron speaks…
United We SpayFix the Future with Cathy Bissell
What does it take to disrupt the cycle of pet overpopulation in America—fast? In this replay from the United Spay Alliance Conference, Cathy Bissell of the…
United We Spay028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson
In this episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron talks with Julie Jacobson, founder of Spay Tennessee and a longtime advocate for prevention-focused…
United We SpayScaling Spay Neuter Through Strategy, Data, and Humor with Deborah Cribbs
What happens when a financial professional is entrusted with a transformative philanthropic gift for cats? In this episode of United We Spay, Stacy LeBaron…
United We Spay026: Full Circle TNR: Building Sustainable, Community-Led Cat Care with Adelle Louise
In this powerful episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron talks with Adelle Louise—Trap-Neuter-Return specialist, feral cat advocate, and Director of…
United We Spay025: Behind the Mic with Stacy LeBaron on Cats, Clinics, and Burnout
In this special episode of United We Spay, the mic flips as longtime host Stacy LeBaron takes the guest seat for the first time. Interviewed by United Spay…
United We Spay024: Confronting the Vet Shortage with Cheri Storms
In this episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes Cheri Storms, Executive Director of Pet Friendly Services of Indiana and Chair of the United…
United We Spay023: Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Dr. Michelle Gonzalez and the Rascal Unit
On today's episode of United We Spay, join Stacy LeBaron as she welcomes Dr. Michelle Gonzalez, the passionate founder of the Rascal Unit, a mobile veterinary…
United We Spay022: Helping Animals that Confront Crisis due to Climate Change with Pat Chan
What if there was a way to directly impact animal welfare and environmental sustainability while honoring cultural traditions? Join us for United We Spay as we…
United We Spay021: Spay/Neuter Success: How Humboldt County Ended Shelter Euthanasia with Jennifer Raymond
Imagine having the power to transform entire communities by addressing a single, crucial issue: pet overpopulation. Join us for this episode of United We Spay…
United We Spay020: Building Solutions: Tackling NYC's Overpopulation Crisis with Flatbush Vet with Will Zweigart
Could the key to solving New York City's animal overpopulation crisis be more accessible than we think? Join us for this episode of United We Spay as we…
United We Spay019: Systemic Solutions: Targeted Spay/Neuter and Legal Advocacy for Animal Welfare with Prof. Lisa Milot
On this episode of United We Spay, Lisa Milot, a distinguished professor of Canine Welfare Law at the University of Georgia, shares her transformative journey…
United We Spay018: Turning the Tide: Operational Efficiencies and Legislative Wins for South Carolina's Animals with Dawn Wilkinson
Dawn Wilkinson, the dynamic executive director of the Humane Society in South Carolina, joins us on this episode of United We Spay to share her inspiring…
United We Spay017: On the Frontlines: Managing Shelter Operations and Ensuring Spay/Neuter in Alaska with JJ Hendrickson
On this episode of United We Spay, join us for an enlightening conversation with JJ Hendrickson, former Chief Animal Control Officer at the Kenai Animal…
United We Spay016: Advancing Spay/Neuter: Inside United Spay Alliance's High-Quality, High-Volume Wet Labs with Brianna Lovell Myers
On this episode of United We Spay, Stacy welcomes Brianna Lovell Myers, the Administrative Director of the United Spay Alliance. Brianna shares her compelling…
United We Spay015: Advancing Veterinary Skills in Mexico: The Challenges of Specialization and Continuing Education with Blayra Maldonado Cabrera
On this episode of United We Spay, Dr. Blayra Maldonado Cabrera, a dedicated veterinarian from Mexico, shares her life-changing experiences in the spay-neuter…
United We Spay014: Policy and Progress: Expanding Spay/Neuter Access Through Legislative Advocacy with Loren Breen
On this episode of United We Spay, Loren Breen, the Director of Policy, Research, and Government Affairs at the Animal Policy Group, joins Stacy to unpack the…
United We Spay013: Ohio Animal Advocates' Journey with Vicki Deisner & Dan Spehar
What if a simple procedure could transform your community's future of animal welfare? On this episode of United We Spay, Vicki Deisner from Ohio Animal…
United We Spay012: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Young, Pioneer in High-Volume, High-Quality Spay/Neuter
Is there a humane way to tackle the daunting issue of animal overpopulation? On this episode of United We Spay, renowned veterinarian Dr. Jeff Young believes…
United We Spay011: Empowering Communities: The Long Island Cat Project with Dr. Gay Senk
Affordable spay-neuter services are the unsung heroes in the battle against feline overpopulation. On this episode of United We Spay, Stacy welcomes Dr. Gay…
United We Spay010: Recruiting and Retention: The Twin Challenges of the Veterinary Profession with Stacy Pursell
Unlock the secrets to overcoming the veterinary workforce shortage with insights from Stacy's expert guest, Stacy Pursell, founder and CEO of the Vet…
United We Spay009: Empowering Veterinarians: Mastering High-Quality Spay Neuter Procedures with Dr. Becky Morrow
What if the key to transforming animal welfare was hidden in the precision and efficiency of high-volume spay-neuter services? On this episode of United We…
United We Spay008: Unleashing Change: A Dialogue on Neuter Before Adoption (NBA) with Leading Advocates
On this episode of United We Spay, learn how spay-neuter services are transforming animal welfare and reducing shelter overpopulation with our expert panel…
United We Spay007: Revolutionizing Pet Welfare Through Global Spay/Neuter Initiatives with Craig Neilson & Joaquin Navaro
When Craig Neilson and Dr. Joaquin Navaro speak, it's impossible not to be moved by their commitment to transforming animal welfare. Imagine a world where pet…
United We Spay006: Addressing the Root Cause: A Conversation on Spay-Neuter Initiatives with Cheri Storms
Get the secrets to combating pet overpopulation and discover how spay-neuter programs are a practical solution for communities nationwide. On this episode of…
United We Spay005: The True Cost of Pet Overpopulation in California with Kit O'Doherty & Judie Mancuso
Join the fight against pet overpopulation as we unpack the power of spay-neuter initiatives with animal welfare advocates Kit O'Doherty and Judie Mancuso. On…
United We Spay004: Bridging Gaps in Rural Pet Healthcare with Linda Chitwood and Denise Bynum
Staring into the pleading eyes of an animal in need, you can't help but feel a pull to do something, anything—that's precisely the moment Linda Chitwood knew…
United We Spay003: Revolutionizing Feline Care: Feline Fix by Five with Dr. Phil Bushby and Esther Mechler
Could the key to transforming animal welfare lie within the simple act of spaying and neutering our pets earlier? On this episode of United We Spay, we sit…
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002: Empowering Communities Through High-Volume Clinics with Patricia Chan
Are you ready to become a part of something bigger? On this episode of United We Spay, join us as Stacy explores spay/neuter initiatives in Panama with guest…
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001: A Conversation with Founder Esther Mechler
In this inaugural episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron takes us on a journey with Esther Mechler, the founder of United Spay Alliance. Stacy and…
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Welcome to United We Spay!
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…