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Neighborhood Cats Feral cats are too-often forgotten. Our goal is to make life better for community cats locally and throughout the United States. Help us help more cats!

Neighborhood Cats is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charity. Using the method known as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), our mission is to improve the lives of the millions of cats living on our streets and support the compassionate people caring for them. Check out our campaign: donate.neighborhoodcats.org/givingmewsday

04/02/2025

No kitt'en! Time to learn TNR
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160
Neighborhood Cats
TNR Certification Workshop
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 2 - 4:30pm ET
(or watch the recording)

Become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your community! Learn how to do Trap-Neuter-Return at our popular virtual training. We'll teach you what TNR is, why it's a great idea and how to do it. Topics include dealing with neighbors, all aspects of trapping, and basic colony care. By the end, you'll know how to safely and effectively get your colony cats fixed.

Instructed by Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond of Neighborhood Cats, hosted by the Community Cats Podcast and sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and animal control officers are eligible for Continuing Education Units from the National Animal Care & Control Association. $10 course fee.

Can't make it live? To become certified, register for the April 5 session and view the recording by April 12. Follow the link above to reserve your spot today!

03/26/2025

Help rescue Bubba from so much sadness
https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/?form=save-bubba&fbclid=IwY2xjawJRQzJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUfQT5NLmfuRC46t2XIwKPoDw5gUYrmYXDu7j-_HfGi_2_FRf6WWHxdv6w_aem_Wdeg4a4WkmNWepBaW1F-Iw
Bubba wasn’t looking for a friend as he limped down a windswept Brooklyn sidewalk on a cold March night. The young orange tabby was injured, each cautious step sending fresh waves of pain through his body. All he wanted was a place to hide, where he wouldn’t hurt anymore. So when an opening to a fenced backyard appeared in the darkness, Bubba crept inside. It was quiet and still in the midnight shadows there. But someone close by was watching.

In an upstairs room overlooking the yard, Lizzie was getting ready for bed. As usual, she took a last glance at her home’s security monitor. And saw on the screen the grainy image of a cat, weaving on three legs. By the time she raced downstairs he was gone. That night kind-hearted Lizzie left food and a makeshift shelter by her door. The next morning the dish was empty. That’s when she called Neighborhood Cats.

When we got Bubba to our vet we learned how much the poor, terrified cat had endured. Unknown trauma had ripped fur and skin from one hind leg, leaving raw muscle exposed. His left eye was blind, lost to end-stage glaucoma. His teeth were riddled with decay. With the eye at risk of imminent rupture, Bubba needed emergency surgery to remove it. The terrible wound on his leg was cleaned and sutured and a series of healing laser treatments started. Even after all this care, extensive dental surgery to stop the spread of life-threatening infection is still needed to end his pain.

Bubba was infinitely sad when we met him. Slowly, as he comes to realize he’s safe, his sweet nature is starting to shine. Now he lets Lizzie, who’s caring for him, pet his fuzzy head. If she calls his name he answers with a rusty purr. He’s been so brave and come such a long way already. But the costs for his many treatments are steep, and mounting. Without your support the dental x-rays and surgery, and the ongoing laser care he urgently needs, will simply be out of reach.

We can’t let Bubba down. And we can’t make the big guy well without you. Please help - follow the link above to make your gift to save Bubba today.

03/21/2025

TNR & the Companion Animal Care Standards Act
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TNR---the-Companion-Animal-Care-Standards-Act.html?soid=1102470514250&aid=Y9PMJsrF-iQ
In New York State all animal welfare groups involved in dog and cats adoptions will soon be required to meet a new set of care standards and reporting requirements.

If you practice TNR you may be wondering how the new law impacts you. Please follow the above link to learn more and to view the full text of the Companion Animal Care Standards Act.

03/19/2025

BIRD FLU & CATS - GET THE FACTS!
https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/2025/02/10/h5n1-avian-influenza-resources-for-shelters-rescues-and-access-to-care-clinics/
Neighborhood Cats, along with the caretakers, trappers and clinics who make up our TNR community, is concerned about avian influenza and how it may impact us and the cats we care for. To handle this serious situation well, it’s vital to access and rely upon expert sources and not be swayed by rumors or outright misinformation.

The best place that we’re aware of to start learning the truth and getting sound advice is the article, H5N1 Avian Influenza Resources for Shelters, Rescues, and Access-to-Care Clinics, from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine’s Shelter Medicine Program. The page lists other reliable sources of info, goes over the basics of what bird flu is, how it spreads and much more, and offers advice for working with cats safely. There is even a section on What should community cat management and trap-neuter-return programs do?

So the next time you read a news article where a well-meaning but uninformed person claims all the cats are going to get sick and everyone who comes near them will, too, don’t panic! Go to the resource page and find out what’s really going on.

03/17/2025

Move over, St. Patrick...March 17 is also St. Gertrude's Day (aka the Patron Saint of Cats)
https://theconversation.com/forget-patrick-march-17-is-also-st-gertrudes-day-commemorating-the-patron-saint-of-cats-177550

03/12/2025

FIP TREATMENT NOW AVAILABLE!
Best Pet Rx is now offering two formulations of Compounded GS-441524, the breakthrough medication that has been developed to combat FIP.

Please share this flyer with your veterinarian so they're aware of this valuable resource.

03/10/2025

Hi from Tuttle!
https://donate.neighborhoodcats.org/campaign/665761/donate
If you’ve been following Tuttle’s story you know he’s a senior kitty from a Brooklyn colony who was recently diagnosed with entropion (inward-pointing eyelashes) in both eyes. Chronic inflammation from the condition nearly cost him his sight. But last month, after Neighborhood Cats stepped in to help, we turned to you to give Tuttle the special surgery he urgently needed. His operation was a success and now, here’s our boy, fresh out of his e-collar and with eyes pain-free for the first time in his life!

Tuttle’s doctors are pleased with his progress and we’ve just gotten the green light to proceed with his next round of care. The poor boy also has multiple broken teeth and decaying roots, so requires extensive dental surgery to stop the spread of infection and allow him to eat normally. We will share another update after his dental is done and he’s on the next leg of his road to recovery. For now, renewed thanks to all our wonderful friends for being there at this critical time. Tuttle says hello and send a warm purr to each and every one of you!

03/09/2025

SUNDAY SMILE!
What happens when you put together 1 determined cat + 1 good-natured dog + 1 big bowl of crunchies + 1 large cabinet? Watch and see!

03/08/2025

TRAPPER TIPS & TRICKS: Advanced training Saturday 3/15
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3670538594024778840
Trapper Tips & Tricks
Sat, March 15, 2025 / 2 - 4 pm ET

You just released a newly spayed feral kitten back into her territory and then the caretaker says they want to adopt her. You've caught nine of the ten cats in the colony but try as you might, number 10 just won't go in a trap. You're working on a hot day in a grassy field and soon after you put the traps out, your bait dishes are a mass of swarming ants - something no respectable cat would go near. Then it starts to rain. What's a trapper to do?

We've got the answers to these challenges and more. Join us in this advanced trapping certification class as we share 25 years of secrets learned from the toughest and wiliest of felines. We'll talk traps, bait, positioning, sounds and all sorts of DIY hacks. Plus get a look at some of the latest techniques we developed while trapping over 600 cats in the Maui wildfire burn zone. Even the savviest trappers will walk away with something new!

Presented by the experts at Neighborhood Cats, hosted by the Community Cats Podcast and sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap. $10 registration fee.

Can't make it live? Register and a link to the recording will be emailed to you. Follow the link above to reserve your spot!

02/26/2025

Online TNR Workshop this Saturday, March 1
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160
Neighborhood Cats
TNR Certification Workshop
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2 - 4:30pm ET
(or watch the recording)

Become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your community! Learn how to do Trap-Neuter-Return at our popular virtual training. We'll teach you what TNR is, why it's a great idea and how to do it. Topics include dealing with neighbors, all aspects of trapping, and basic colony care. By the end, you'll know how to safely and effectively get your colony cats fixed.

Instructed by Elizabeth Finch and Lori Trahan, hosted by the Community Cats Podcast and sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and animal control officers are eligible for Continuing Education Units from the National Animal Care & Control Association. $10 course fee.

Can't make it live? To become certified, register for the March 1 session and view the recording by March 8. Follow the link above to reserve your spot today!

02/24/2025

Tuttle still needs help! 💜 You've all been so generous for Tuttle already, we're hoping you can get his care across the finish line.
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We introduced you to Tuttle about a week ago, after he was seen struggling to navigate his feeder's Brooklyn backyard. Neighborhood Cats hurried him to our vet for emergency care and his exam revealed both corneas were dangerously inflamed by the endless jabbing of inward-growing eyelashes, a condition he's had since birth. Had the corneas ruptured, his vision could have been lost forever. Instead, your generous donations paid for his needed surgery and saved his sight.

Right now, Tuttle's eyes are swollen, he’s got rows of fresh sutures and he’s wearing a big plastic e-collar. You might think a 10-year-old feral would be angry or upset by such a long, strange ordeal. Not Tuttle. Shy but warming up fast, he’s already accepting pets and even talking to his foster mom. After his medical care is done, we’re hopeful this remarkable boy will move on to a happy indoor home.

There's one more big step left to make Tuttle well. As his eyes heal, we're preparing to treat the severe dental disease that also plagues him. His remaining teeth will have to be extracted, including canines painfully broken at the gum line and roots decaying deep within his jaw. The dental x-rays, oral surgery and after-care will cost an estimated $1800. We're asking Tuttle's friends to help make this happen, too, by giving what you can today. Follow the link above to make your gift. Every dollar truly helps. Thank you so much!

Missed Tuttle's original story? You can view it here: https://mailchi.mp/neighborhoodcats/save-tuttle?e=5b70ad143d

01/29/2025

GET READY! TNR Online workshop this Saturday
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160
Neighborhood Cats
TNR Certification Workshop
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025, 2 - 4:30pm ET
(or watch the recording)

Become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood! Learn how to do Trap-Neuter-Return at our popular virtual training. We'll teach you what TNR is, why it's a great idea and how to do it. Topics include dealing with neighbors, all aspects of trapping, and basic colony care. By the end, you'll know how to safely and effectively get your colony cats fixed.

Instructed by Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond of Neighborhood Cats, hosted by the Community Cats Podcast and sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and animal control officers are eligible for Continuing Education Units from the National Animal Care & Control Association. $10 course fee.

Can't make it live? To become certified, register for the February 1 session and view the recording by February 8. Follow the link above to reserve your spot today!

01/28/2025

Two ferals are missing from their Staten Island colony. Both are black domestic shorthairs. If you have information about their whereabouts please call or text Diana at 347-262-6701.

01/27/2025

Yay Willie! Our Amtrak kitten is doing great
https://donate.neighborhoodcats.org/give/655177/ #!/donation/checkout
Remember Willie, the tiny, sick kitten who was found last summer on the Amtrak train tracks in the Bronx? A terrible virus had destroyed his left eye, leaving the baby half-blind and struggling with constant, ever-worsening infections. A few weeks ago, when Neighborhood Cats heard about Willie’s plight, he was dangerously weak and in urgent need of surgery. With no time to lose, we turned to you to save him.

Today, we have not one, but TWO happy updates to share! First, thanks to your outpouring of support, Willie has had his life-changing surgery. The damaged eye has been cleaned and sealed, and the cruel infection that plagued him is gone forever. Now, for the first time in his young life, Willie can just be a kitten. The eight-month-old wakes up every morning eager to tackle another busy day of chasing toys, climbing his cat tree and diving into his new favorite pastime: splashing in a brimming cup of water, sending showers flying everywhere.

Second... Willie has just been adopted! He’s home now with his new family in the Bronx. Training them is a big job - they need to learn what time breakfast should be served, which meow means “brush me please” and more - but Willie’s getting it done. Mom and Dad are already head-over-heels in love.

To all the amazing friends who turned a hurt baby’s life around, THANK YOU for your incredible kindness. Your generosity has made a lasting difference. You will always be heroes to Willie!

Missed Willie's original story? Check it out here:https://mailchi.mp/neighborhoodcats/willie?e=5b70ad143d

01/16/2025

The ONLINE CAT CONFERENCE is just around the kitty-corner!
https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2025/

DATE: January 25, 2025 & January 26, 2025
TIME: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Are you ready for the 2025 Online Cat Conference? Hosted by the Community Cats Podcast, this virtual event has something for everyone who cares about community cats. Just $75! Check out the program and register today.

This year's conference includes GLOBETROTTING WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CATS, an in-depth look at the international work being done by Neighborhood Cats, presented by Bryan Kortis. See what community cat management looks like in Australia, Indonesia and Kenya (hint: they don't use traps in Indonesia!)

Can't make it live? Register and you'll get access to the recordings of all sessions. Follow the link above to reserve your spot today!

01/03/2025

How to build an emergency cat shelter
https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/how-to-tnr/colony-care/feral-cat-winter-shelter
When a bad storm or sudden cold snap is arriving soon and time is of the essence, use the design described here to quickly build an adequate temporary shelter. You'll need a cardboard box (cardboard is actually good insulation), duct tape, shredded newspaper, a pair of scissors and either a plastic drop cloth that's 3 millimeters thick (a common item in the paint department at Home Depot or a hardware store) or contractor trash bags at least 3 millimeters thick. To assemble:

(1) Take the cardboard box and tape all the seams shut with duct tape.

(2) Wrap the box completely with the drop cloth or trash bags, cutting the plastic as necessary while making as few seams as possible. Secure onto the box with duct tape, liberally and tightly wrapping the tape around the sides of the box and sealing any seams in the plastic. This will make the shelter waterproof.

(3) Cut a doorway in one of the shorter sides of the box approximately 6 inches by 6 inches, leaving the bottom of the doorway a few inches above the bottom of the box to prevent flooding. Use duct tape to secure the loose plastic around the opening onto the cardboard.

(4) Place shredded newspaper inside the box, filling it up to the bottom of the doorway in front and a little higher towards the back. The cats will gain added warmth by burrowing into the newspaper.

For added insulation and warmth, start by placing a slightly smaller cardboard box inside a larger one. Fill the gaps between them with rolled-up newspaper. You can also lay newspaper on the floor between the two boxes and between the two tops. Then proceed with steps 1 through 4, above, being sure to cut the doorway through both boxes.

For longer term solutions, click the link above to visit our Feral Cat Winter Shelter page.

01/02/2025

Online TNR workshop this Saturday, Jan. 4
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160
Neighborhood Cats
TNR Certification Workshop
Saturday, Jan 4, 2025, 2 - 4:30pm ET
(or watch the recording)

Become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood! Learn how to do Trap-Neuter-Return at our popular virtual training. We'll teach you what TNR is, why it's a great idea and how to do it. Topics include dealing with neighbors, all aspects of trapping, and basic colony care. By the end, you'll know how to safely and effectively get your colony cats fixed.

Instructed by Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond of Neighborhood Cats, hosted by the Community Cats Podcast and sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and animal control officers are eligible for Continuing Education Units from the National Animal Care & Control Association. $10 course fee. Follow the link above to reserve your spot!

Can't make it live? To become certified, register for the January 4 session and view the recording by January 11.

01/01/2025

To all our Neighborhood Cats friends...

Thanks and purrs for making our Holiday Drive a success. When we started 25 years ago, we were a few neighbors on the Upper West Side of Manhattan helping a single colony of cats. Today, because of your support, we're having a positive impact around the world when it comes to the care of feral and stray cats.

We look forward to sharing more of our stories and triumphs with you in 2025! Happy New Year!

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https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/

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