United We Spay
Episodes
028: Fix Before You Feed with Julie Jacobson
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron talks with Julie Jacobson, founder of Spay Tennessee and a longtime advocate for prevention-focu...
Scaling Spay Neuter Through Strategy, Data, and Humor with Deborah Cribbs
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a financial professional is entrusted with a transformative philanthropic gift for cats? In this episode of United We Spay, Stacy Le...
026: Full Circle TNR: Building Sustainable, Community-Led Cat Care with Adelle Louise
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of United We Spay, host Stacy LeBaron talks with Adelle Louise—Trap-Neuter-Return specialist, feral cat advocate, and Direc...
025: Behind the Mic with Stacy LeBaron on Cats, Clinics, and Burnout
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
024: Confronting the Vet Shortage with Cheri Storms
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
023: Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Dr. Michelle Gonzalez and the Rascal Unit
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ve...
022: Helping Animals that Confront Crisis due to Climate Change with Pat Chan
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a way to directly impact animal welfare and environmental sustainability while honoring cultural traditions? Join us for United We S...
021: Spay/Neuter Success: How Humboldt County Ended Shelter Euthanasia with Jennifer Raymond
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having the power to transform entire communities by addressing a single, crucial issue: pet overpopulation. Join us for this episode of United...
020: Building Solutions: Tackling NYC’s Overpopulation Crisis with Flatbush Vet with Will Zweigart
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
019: Systemic Solutions: Targeted Spay/Neuter and Legal Advocacy for Animal Welfare with Prof. Lisa Milot
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of United We Spay, Lisa Milot, a distinguished professor of Canine Welfare Law at the University of Georgia, shares her transformative...
018: Turning the Tide: Operational Efficiencies and Legislative Wins for South Carolina’s Animals with Dawn Wilkinson
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 inspir...
017: On the Frontlines: Managing Shelter Operations and Ensuring Spay/Neuter in Alaska with JJ Hendrickson
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of United We Spay, join us for an enlightening conversation with JJ Hendrickson, former Chief Animal Control Officer at the Kenai Anim...
016: Advancing Spay/Neuter: Inside United Spay Alliance's High-Quality, High-Volume Wet Labs with Brianna Lovell Myers
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of United We Spay, Stacy welcomes Brianna Lovell Myers, the Administrative Director of the United Spay Alliance. Brianna shares her co...
015: Advancing Veterinary Skills in Mexico: The Challenges of Specialization and Continuing Education with Blayra Maldonado Cabrera
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of United We Spay, Dr. Blayra Maldonado Cabrera, a dedicated veterinarian from Mexico, shares her life-changing experiences in the spa...
014: Policy and Progress: Expanding Spay/Neuter Access Through Legislative Advocacy with Loren Breen
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 un...
013: Ohio Animal Advocates' Journey with Vicki Deisner & Dan Spehar
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Anima...
012: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Young, Pioneer in High-Volume, High-Quality Spay/Neuter
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
011: Empowering Communities: The Long Island Cat Project with Dr. Gay Senk
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Affordable spay-neuter services are the unsung heroes in the battle against feline overpopulation. On this episode of United We Spay, Stacy welcome...
010: Recruiting and Retention: The Twin Challenges of the Veterinary Profession with Stacy Pursell
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to overcoming the veterinary workforce shortage with insights from Stacy’s expert guest, Stacy Pursell, founder and CEO of the Ve...
009: Empowering Veterinarians: Mastering High-Quality Spay Neuter Procedures with Dr. Becky Morrow
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Unit...
008: Unleashing Change: A Dialogue on Neuter Before Adoption (NBA) with Leading Advocates
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of United We Spay, learn how spay-neuter services are transforming animal welfare and reducing shelter overpopulation with our expert ...
007: Revolutionizing Pet Welfare Through Global Spay/Neuter Initiatives with Craig Neilson & Joaquin Navaro
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
006: Addressing the Root Cause: A Conversation on Spay-Neuter Initiatives with Cheri Storms
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get the secrets to combating pet overpopulation and discover how spay-neuter programs are a practical solution for communities nationwide. On this epi...
005: The True Cost of Pet Overpopulation in California with Kit O'Doherty & Judie Mancuso
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the fight against pet overpopulation as we unpack the power of spay-neuter initiatives with animal welfare advocates Kit O'Doherty and Judie Manc...
004: Bridging Gaps in Rural Pet Healthcare with Linda Chitwood and Denise Bynum
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chit...
003: Revolutionizing Feline Care: Feline Fix by Five with Dr. Phil Bushby and Esther Mechler
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
002: Empowering Communities Through High-Volume Clinics with Patricia Chan
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
001: A Conversation with Founder Esther Mechler
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Welcome to United We Spay!
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...