Salem's Community Cats

23/06/2025

Go ahead, sleep in, it's summer!

23/06/2025

Vita Veterinary Care is conveniently located in Hudson Falls!

Recently, there seems to be a lot of confusion about our clinic because we are located in the same building as the non-profit ADK Spay and Neuter. Vita Veterinary Care is not a non-profit or a high volume, low-cost facility. We are a traditional veterinary clinic that provides general and daytime urgent care for dogs and cats. We are not subsidized by grants, donations, or fundraising, and we are not tax-exempt. Thus, we do not provide low-cost services.

We do our best to work within a client's budget and provide care options based on that. We will not place judgment if a client can not afford a particular treatment, but our services are not necessarily provided at a lesser cost than any other local veterinary clinic.

We pride ourselves on providing kind compassionate high quality care for the pets of our community and the surrounding area.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment; check out our website, send us an email, or give us a call.

23/06/2025

Very well said.

STOP ABANDONING CATS. IT’S NOT “SETTING THEM FREE”—IT’S A DEATH SENTENCE.

Let’s be blunt: when you dump your cat outside thinking “they’ll be fine” or “they’ll survive like other strays,” you’re not rescuing them—you’re condemning them.

Abandoned cats don’t thrive. They get sick. They get injured. They starve. And if they’re not fixed, they reproduce—again and again—bringing sick, malnourished kittens into a life of suffering. Many of them die slow, painful deaths from infections, parasites, or exposure. The few that survive add to an already overwhelming overpopulation crisis.

This is how colonies form. This is how animal shelters overflow. This is how innocent animals suffer, all because someone decided they could just “let the cat go.”

If you can’t care for your pet anymore, take responsibility. Contact a shelter. Reach out to a rescue group. Don’t pretend that abandonment is kindness—it’s not. It’s cruelty in disguise.

We have to do better. Our pets depend on us, even when it’s inconvenient.

Fix your cats. Don’t abandon them. And speak up when others do. Their lives depend on it.

22/06/2025

Granville Peeps, check out the new Granville TNR project page! If you haven’t heard, we’re working with a committee of Granville residents who are interested in starting a Trap-Neuter-Return program in the village. TNR involves spay/neuter & vaccination of free-roaming outdoor cats. These can be strays or ferals and they often don’t belong to anyone, so they’re commonly referred to as community cats. TNR is a proven method of humanely reducing the number of community cats over time because it stops the breeding cycle. TNR is helpful in reducing nuisance behaviors of outdoor cats, benefitting the community at large, and it also improves the lives of the cats.

Reach out to The Granville TNR Project page if you’re interested in volunteering to help with fundraising, transport, administrative tasks, trapping, or fostering. We'll be working closely with the folks in Granville while they get up and running. Stay tuned for details!

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22/06/2025

We seriously don't want your kittens, and we even more seriously wish you would get your cats fixed. Not to say we won't try to help, but there are limits to what any rescue or shelter can do. We have a finite number of fosters, and the expenses associated with fostering kittens are HUGE. Meanwhile, as kittens pour in the door, many, many adult cats languish waiting for homes that don't exist.

22/06/2025

FYI, please be considerate. Your no-show could ultimately cost us all more money if this clinic has to raise their rates.

We have had an unusually high number of no-shows and last-minute cancelations lately. If you are planning on making an appointment to get your pet spayed or neutered with us, please make sure you pick a day you are certain you or someone you know can bring your pet.

Unlike regular clinics, we operate on the premises that all the surgery spots each day will be filled. Non-refundable deposits only cover a portion of the cost associated with an unfilled surgery spot. We don't want to have to increase the cost of surgery or deposits to cover a high number of unfilled spots.

Also, please do not take your frustration out on our staff because your deposit is forfeit. If you read what you are agreeing to when making an appointment, you should know that your deposit is forfeit if you don't show or cancel at the last minute.

Thanks from all the staff at ADKSN

21/06/2025

Don't turn a blind eye, they need our help.

19/06/2025

Sisters Burgundy and Star are slowly getting better in their foster home. They came to us with upper respiratory issues, very common in farm kittens. These little ladies will be available for adoption in July. Apply in advance on our website. Many thanks to Jenny and her family for taking them in!

19/06/2025

Kitten Angels is an amazing organization that deserves your support! Here's an easy way to show them some love and maybe get some $$ flowing into their organization. Kitten Angels has helped many cats and kittens in our area over the years. Please take a minute to vote!

DID YOU VOTE TODAY? 🗳

The Solomon Organization's Third Annual Give A Chance Albany Charitable Lottery is underway, and Kitten Angels needs YOUR support!

Here's what's at stake:
🥇 1st Place: $12,000
🥈 2nd Place: $6,000
🥉 3rd Place: $3,000

Once you select Kitten Angels, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and hit that VOTE button!🗳

Every vote brings us closer to providing more life-saving care for our furry angels!
We're competing against 20+ amazing local nonprofits, and with your help, we can secure crucial funding to:
✨ Rescue more cats in need
✨ Provide medical care and spay/neuter services
✨ Support our foster families
✨ Help more kitties find their forever homes

🚨 IMPORTANT: You can vote ONCE PER DAY until June 30th!🚨

Vote NOW: https://linkto.run/p/XBHTTLXB

Set a daily reminder, share with friends and family, and let's show our community how much our rescue cats mean to us! Every single vote could be the difference between winning and losing.🙏

Ready to be a hero for tiny paws? Cast your vote today! 🐾

19/06/2025

Great summer feeding tips from Friends of Feral Felines! Most importantly, keep those kitties watered, and while you're at it, leave a little out for our other outdoor friends.