The NYC Feral Cat Initiative (NYCFCI), a program of Bideawee, supports the efforts of organizations and individuals who work to help stray and feral cats — collectively known as “community cats” — and perform Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in New York City. Our goal is to humanely reduce the population of community cats in NYC.
The NYCFCI’s support services include:
- Free TNR certification workshops in the five boroughs and Long Island
- Free specialty training workshops and webinars, such as bottle-feeding, taming kittens, shelter building, and community relations
- Free loans of traps, dividers, and cages
- Free transport of traps and cats to and from clinics and holding/recovery space
- Free community outreach materials
- Advice, outreach, public education, and resources via phone and e-mail help desks, and on this website
- Help building relationships among members of the TNR community
About Community Cats & TNR
Most community cats are not socialized to humans and are not suited for adoption. TNR is the most humane and effective approach to reducing their population and ensuring good quality of life.
Get Involved in Helping Community Cats
Anyone who cares about community cats can get involved in helping them. The NYCFCI offers free training workshops and networking opportunities to help you help the cats.
TNR Colony Care Resources
Everything you need to know about keeping your community cats healthy and helping them be good neighbors.
TNR Workshop & Webinars
Our workshops are designed to engage, educate, and support colony caretakers and the public on community cat issues and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in the New York City area.
TNR News & Blogs
Read about community cats, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), news, events, and other useful information from the NYC Feral Cat Initiative, other bloggers, and the media.
Adopt a Rescued Cat or Kitten
During Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), friendly stray cats and feral-born kittens young enough to be socialized are removed from colonies for adoption placement in indoor, forever homes.
Donate Now
Your tax-deductible gift will help the NYC Feral Cat Initiative, a program of Bideawee, provide services and support for volunteers who are humanely reducing the population of stray and feral community cats in New York City through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).