Thanks to your generosity last month we have raised $7,845 toward spay/neuter clinics for NYC’s feral and stray community cats. Your response to this crucial campaign was overwhelming, and, in just 11 days, we exceeded our initial goal to fund two clinics (and help 50 cats). As a result, we have hit the ground running. On March 27, the NYC …
Spring Donations Fund Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics in NYC Read more »
Mike Phillips, a long-time champion for pet and community cats, has been working with the NYC Feral Cat Initiative (NYCFCI), a program of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, since its inception in 2005. Mike’s current focus is on education and community outreach. He is an instructor for several NYCFCI workshops, including Taming Feral Kittens for Adoption, Building Shelters for …
Meet the NYC Feral Cat Initiative Team: Mike Phillips Read more »
Free Workshop Provides TNR Certification Wednesday, March 4, 2015 – Queens, NY – On Saturday, March 7, and Saturday, April 4, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Queens residents (18 years and older) are invited to attend a free TNR certification workshop where they will gain the knowledge and skills needed to help the feral and stray community cats in the neighborhood and …
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1,000 Shelter Dogs Adopted During the Past Five Years of Pet Adoption Weekly Segment Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – New York, NY – NBC 4 New York’s daily lifestyle show, New York Live, is proud to celebrate its fifth year of the beloved New York Live Pet Project. The weekly Thursday segment is responsible for the adoption of 1,000 …
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You can never start respecting and caring about companion animals too young! Here are some recently published books for preschoolers and elementary school age children that feature shelter animals or feral and stray community cats. The Silas Series: The Adventures of Silas and Opal by Grannie Snow This series of picture books, written in verse, details the adventures of a …
Children’s Books Inspire Humane Treatment of Animals Read more »