Animal Rescue: Why Do Animals End Up In Rescues & Shelters?
Release Date: 01/20/2026
Animal Rescue: Cat Housing & Fundraising For The Rescue
Saige Jones Podcast
This is the final episode with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet tells us about how fundraising to cover costs at NCRA works. She also explains the arrangement with housing many of the rescue's cats at Petco and Pet Supplies Plus. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us...
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Animal Rescue: The More Extreme Rescue Cases
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 8 of 9 episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet shares some examples of the more extreme cases that she's seen in cat rescue. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us on socials: Disclaimer: Saige is not an expert; she shares her...
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Animal Rescue: Making Informed Decisions
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 7 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Saige and Janet discuss going to a breeder versus adopting a cat, considerations when thinking about bringing a pet into your life and making informed decisions. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us on socials: ...
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Animal Rescue: TNR's Effect On The Environment
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 6 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet sheds light on TNR's effect on the environment. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us on socials: Disclaimer: Saige is not an expert; she shares her experience. Please fact check any information...
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Animal Rescue: A Discussion About Cat Colonies & Feeding
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 5 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet shares how she will help cat colony feeders manage colonies from proper cat housing to keeping the cats healthy. She also discusses her experience with educating and navigating conversations with people who are considering feeding feral cats. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation opportunity: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from...
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Animal Rescue: Cat Overpopulation & Why TNR Is Important
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 4 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. In this episode, Janet speaks about overpopulation in the cat community as well as the importance and benefits of TNR. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation opportunity: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us on socials: Disclaimer: Saige is not an expert; she shares her experience. Please fact check any...
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Animal Rescue: Why Feral Cats Need To Be Released Back To Where They Came From
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 3 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet explains why a feral cat must go back to where the cat came from when doing TNR and what that process is like. She also tells us about some expectations for when cats are spayed and neutered and shares estimated statistics on cat numbers. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via...
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Animal Rescue: The Process From Intake To Adoption at NCRA
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 2 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet tells us about the process from when a cat comes into NCRA to when the cat is adopted. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us on socials: Disclaimer: Saige is not an expert; she shares her...
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Animal Rescue: A Cat Rescue Director's Experience
Saige Jones Podcast
This is part 1 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA) based on Long Island, NY. Janet shares a bit about her background as well as foundational information about NCRA. This episode informs you about who Janet is and sets the foundational for upcoming episodes where Janet will further discuss cat rescue and related topics. NCRA adoption application: NCRA donation option: NCRA Instagram: NCRA Facebook: If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via...
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Animal Rescue: A Discussion About Ethics
Saige Jones Podcast
In this episode, a reported recent situation involving cats on Long Island is discussed. It leads to discussion about how when someone chooses to go to a breeder, how difficult it is to truly know if the breeder is ethical. Is breeding ever ethical? Considering animal adoption before going to a breeder is always encouraged here. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: Find us on socials: Disclaimer: The details in this episode have not been fact-checked. The content is not definitive reporting. Please fact-check any...
info_outlineOn today's episode, Saige shares some of the reasons why animals end up in rescues and shelters.
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