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Expanding the Passion of TNR (Trap Neuter Return) with the Trap King, Sterling Davis
In this episode taken from the Furbabies Summit, Stephanie Goodman interviews Sterling Davis, aka the Trap King, about his passion for working with feral cats and spreading the truths and good of TNR.
What started as a response to a Craigslist ad to change cat litter at an animal shelter has evolved into a passion for cat rescue – particularly Trap Neuter Return (TNR) efforts focused on helping community cats. Sterling Davis, a well-known figure in the animal rescue community who goes by the name Trap King, told us how his life changed after leaving a rising music career for the love of cats, and what these animals have brought to his life.
Where did your passion for cats begin?
Growing up I lived with so many different family members in so many different cities. I didn’t have my own pet so I would always connect with the outdoor cats. I would even try to sneak cats into my Grandma’s basement. I had a cat named Morris, who looked just like the 9Lives brand Morris, and that was probably one of my first serious deals. I thought, “Okay, I’ve got a thing with cats.” My uncles would be like, “Is Sterling still out there playing with those cats? He been out there all day, like he don’t play with other kids. He’s weird!” I knew at a young age, with Morris and another grey cat named Peepers. I knew with them outdoor cats, it was a thing.
And what did these outdoor cats mean to you growing up?
I grew up rough. I grew up tough. Child abuse was so common, and I was in an abusive situation, an abusive upbringing, where you constantly have to live with this parent, or this person or this relative because you’re getting abused and your mom is getting abused. There’s so much abuse as a kid that you feel voiceless. You feel like you have no say in it. You kind of go through the motions and that’s the trade-off. I can be a voice for the voiceless. I’m giving the cats a say, when I didn’t have any say. I would sit outside and play with them when I didn’t want to go in my house because I know there’s abuse and sadness in there. I’d rather stay outside with these cats and play with them. Sitting outside with them and playing with them all day made me feel better about not being inside. They helped me and now I can help them. I’m being a voice for the voiceless. It feels good!
Your music career had taken off, and you were on that path to success. How did you transition to a life dedicated to animals?
Find out more about Sterling at https://trapkinghumane.org/
Watch the original video HERE!
Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.
Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com
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By Stephanie GoodmanIn this episode taken from the Furbabies Summit, Stephanie Goodman interviews Sterling Davis, aka the Trap King, about his passion for working with feral cats and spreading the truths and good of TNR.
What started as a response to a Craigslist ad to change cat litter at an animal shelter has evolved into a passion for cat rescue – particularly Trap Neuter Return (TNR) efforts focused on helping community cats. Sterling Davis, a well-known figure in the animal rescue community who goes by the name Trap King, told us how his life changed after leaving a rising music career for the love of cats, and what these animals have brought to his life.
Where did your passion for cats begin?
Growing up I lived with so many different family members in so many different cities. I didn’t have my own pet so I would always connect with the outdoor cats. I would even try to sneak cats into my Grandma’s basement. I had a cat named Morris, who looked just like the 9Lives brand Morris, and that was probably one of my first serious deals. I thought, “Okay, I’ve got a thing with cats.” My uncles would be like, “Is Sterling still out there playing with those cats? He been out there all day, like he don’t play with other kids. He’s weird!” I knew at a young age, with Morris and another grey cat named Peepers. I knew with them outdoor cats, it was a thing.
And what did these outdoor cats mean to you growing up?
I grew up rough. I grew up tough. Child abuse was so common, and I was in an abusive situation, an abusive upbringing, where you constantly have to live with this parent, or this person or this relative because you’re getting abused and your mom is getting abused. There’s so much abuse as a kid that you feel voiceless. You feel like you have no say in it. You kind of go through the motions and that’s the trade-off. I can be a voice for the voiceless. I’m giving the cats a say, when I didn’t have any say. I would sit outside and play with them when I didn’t want to go in my house because I know there’s abuse and sadness in there. I’d rather stay outside with these cats and play with them. Sitting outside with them and playing with them all day made me feel better about not being inside. They helped me and now I can help them. I’m being a voice for the voiceless. It feels good!
Your music career had taken off, and you were on that path to success. How did you transition to a life dedicated to animals?
Find out more about Sterling at https://trapkinghumane.org/
Watch the original video HERE!
Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.
Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com