Ep. 646: The Power of a Penny to End Pet Overpopulation, featuring Carrie Weber of PennyFix

"It's not what we think they need—it's about what they actually need. And sometimes, that's just food and space to be left alone." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund and the Underfoot Podcast . In this inspiring episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes longtime animal welfare advocate Carrie Weber to discuss her three-decade journey championing the needs of cats and how one tiny idea could solve a massive problem. Carrie's passion for animals stems from a childhood filled with rescues—both human and animal—guided by her mother's compassionate example. Her career has included roles in adoption, temperament testing, medical assistance, TNR, and hospice care, as well as leadership positions in multiple nonprofits. But it's her work with PennyFix, a nonprofit striving to solve pet overpopulation through a groundbreaking one-penny-per-can model, that's capturing attention. Carrie discusses how her views on animal needs have evolved, emphasizing the importance of understanding what animals actually need—not what humans wish for them. She also opens up about her time at The Best Little Cat House in Pennsylvania, the nation's oldest cat hospice, and her hands-on experience with fostering, board service, and the vital (if often overlooked) role of volunteers. The episode dives deep into how PennyFix awards spay/neuter grants, their efforts to partner with pet food manufacturers, and the challenges of rising vet costs and a shrinking workforce. Carrie also shares smart fundraising strategies—from posters in unexpected places to donor-advised funds—and introduces PennyFix's new "Penny a Day" campaign, showing how small donations can make a massive impact. Press Play Now For: Why a single penny could change the future of animal overpopulation How Carrie's policing career shaped her advocacy for the voiceless Surprising truths about spay/neuter access across the U.S. Fundraising tips you've likely never heard before A behind-the-scenes look at The Best Little Cat House Resources: Visit: to apply for grants, donate, or join the Penny a Day campaign ( Learn about The Best Little Cat House in Pennsylvania ( Check out PennyFix on Facebook for updates ( Listen to a previous episode about PennyFix ( Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund ( Underfoot Podcast ( Follow & Review We'd love for you to

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Ep. 646: The Power of a Penny to End Pet Overpopulation, featuring Carrie Weber of PennyFix is an episode from The Community Cats Podcast by Stacy LeBaron.

This episode is 24:53 long.

This episode was published on Jan 13, 2026.

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