Mandy Reed is an enthusiastic advocate for spaying-neutering and animal welfare. She has enjoyed volunteering for several rescue organizations and fostering countless dogs and cats. She is also a magnet for kittens, which led her to learn more about community cats and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). After hearing about Dr. Levy’s TNR research and Operation Catnip, Mandy was motivated to try TNR in her community of Savannah, GA. She was encouraged by the role TNR can play in reducing shelter euthanasia rates, humanely controlling the population of unowned cats, and improving their quality of life. In 2005, Mandy launched Coastal Pet Rescue’s TNR program, The Milton Project, named for one of the cats that inspired her. In addition to her volunteer work, Mandy previously served on the boards of Savannah/Chatham Court Appointed Advocates for Children and the Humane Society of Greater Savannah among others. Mandy moved to Gainesville in 2013 to marry her husband, an associate professor at UF. Together they have two children, two dogs, and three cats (Oliver, Fluffbutters, and Spunky). In her professional life, Mandy is a treasury services specialist and vice president at a regional bank [citation].