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Inside the Cat Mafia with PDX Cat Trapper: TNR, Compassion Fatigue, and the Unseen Heroes of Feral Cat Rescue

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Karen Jealous, founder of PDX Cat Trapper, and her right-hand powerhouse Emily Richardson—an RN for veterans and fierce advocate for both cats and people. Together, they run a 100% volunteer-powered TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) organization dedicated to stopping the cycle of uncontrolled community cat breeding in Portland.

Through raw and heartfelt conversation, Karen and Emily share the gritty realities of feral cat rescue—from sleepless nights to the emotional toll of confronting overpopulation and suffering head-on. They talk openly about compassion fatigue, the challenge of sustainable self-care, and how staying rooted in their mission keeps them going when things get overwhelming.

And yes, once you're in the "cat mafia," there's no getting out.

Whether you're a cat lover, a rescue volunteer, or simply someone who admires grassroots heroism, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to fight for the voiceless—tails, claws, and all.

⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussions of mental health challenges and animal suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

🔗 Featured Rescue:

PDX CAT TRAPPER

PDX CAT TRAPPER FACEBOOK
PDX CAT TRAPPER IG
PDX CAT TRAPPER MAIN WEBSITE

🌟 Links + Resources:

🎵 Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/timelapse

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Karen Jealous, founder of PDX Cat Trapper, and her right-hand powerhouse Emily Richardson—an RN for veterans and fierce advocate for both cats and people. Together, they run a 100% volunteer-powered TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) organization dedicated to stopping the cycle of uncontrolled community cat breeding in Portland.

Through raw and heartfelt conversation, Karen and Emily share the gritty realities of feral cat rescue—from sleepless nights to the emotional toll of confronting overpopulation and suffering head-on. They talk openly about compassion fatigue, the challenge of sustainable self-care, and how staying rooted in their mission keeps them going when things get overwhelming.

And yes, once you're in the "cat mafia," there's no getting out.

Whether you're a cat lover, a rescue volunteer, or simply someone who admires grassroots heroism, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to fight for the voiceless—tails, claws, and all.

⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussions of mental health challenges and animal suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

🔗 Featured Rescue:

PDX CAT TRAPPER

PDX CAT TRAPPER FACEBOOK
PDX CAT TRAPPER IG
PDX CAT TRAPPER MAIN WEBSITE

🌟 Links + Resources:

🎵 Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/timelapse

  continue reading

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