Category: Cats

(Photo by Urban Cat League)

By Posted on Posted in Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, Spay/Neuter

    by Mike Phillips, NYC Feral Cat Initiative Chasing down feral kittens and grabbing them is always a bad idea, even when successful. The stress and anxiety for the kittens can take weeks for them to overcome. I imagine their instinct must convince the kittens that the person chasing them is set upon eating them. When that same person tries …

Always Trap Feral Kittens, Don’t Chase ’Em Down and Bag ’Em! Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Cats, Dogs, Events & Campaigns, Fundraising, Pet Adoption, Pet Care & Training, Pet Fostering

With two more weeks to go, you can still be a part of our annual month-long celebration that shines a spotlight on NYC’s pets and celebrates that special bond you and your pet(s) share! Here what we suggest: Adopt a Pet! Looking to expand your family? We can think of no better way to celebrate I Love NYC Pets Month …

How Are You Celebrating I Love NYC Pets Month? Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, Policy & Legal

There seems to be some confusion about Local Law 59 (formerly Intro 655) and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). We hope the following clarifies some of the issues. The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals has been a supporter of TNR in NYC for many years and has poured considerable resources into the New York City Feral Cat Initiative (NYCFCI) in the form of …

Clarifying Local Law 59 Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, From the President, Policy & Legal

    Since its launch in 2006, the NYC Feral Cat Initiative (NYCFCI) has been billed as a program of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and Neighborhood Cats, and has been primarily funded by a grant from the Mayor’s Alliance to Neighborhood Cats to administer. This arrangement was established early in the Alliance’s 10-year strategic plan, at a time when …

Mayor’s Alliance Fine-tunes the NYC Feral Cat Initiative for 2012 Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, From the President, Fundraising

    Dear Supporters: The cats who live outdoors in your neighborhood need your help. They survived what nature and man threw at them this year, but many won’t survive the freezing cold of the winter — unless you help. Your tax-deductible donation today can help us provide them winter shelter and food to keep them warm, safe, and healthy over …

Can You Help a Neighbor for the New Year? Read more »