The Biggest Threat to Affordable Spay/Neuter Isn’t Money — It’s the Veterinary Shortage
By Cathy M. Rosenthal There was a week recently when a busy, five-day-a-week nonprofit spay/neuter clinic was open for only […]
The Many Reasons So Many Pets Go Missing in Summer
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Summer isn’t just vacation season. It’s lost-pet season. Every year, animal shelters brace for something many
The Best Leaders Recognize Potential Before You Do: James Bias and the Power of Trust
by Cathy M. Rosenthal When James Bias hired me at the San Antonio Humane Society in 2003, he trusted me
Before You Worry About Screwworm, Read This
As someone who lives in the Texas Hill Country, I’ve been following developments surrounding New World screwworm with particular interest. Over
Why Humane Perspectives Isn’t Just for Animal Welfare Leaders
This weekend, my mom gave me the most honest feedback I could have asked for. She had just received her
Changing the Conversation About Pit Bull-Type Dogs: Lessons Learned from Ledy VanKavage
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Some people advocate quietly. Others walk into a room and make you believe change is possible.
The Stories I Haven’t Had Time to Write Yet
Somewhere between airports, conference rooms, humane education programs, grant workshops, book deadlines, and far too many cups of tea, I
The Middle-of-the-Night Idea Behind The Happy Tale of Two Cats
One night, I woke up thinking about Highlights for Children magazine. Specifically, I was thinking about Goofus and Gallant —
How Humane Education Changed My Career — and Me
Last month, I was deeply honored to receive the 2026 Nathania Gartman Heroes Award from the Association of Professional Humane
Preserving the Stories Behind Animal Welfare Leadership
For the past two years, I have been working on a project that became far bigger — and far more