Volunteering in the animal welfare field can bring many benefits, not the least of which is connecting with like-minded people who care deeply about animals. And sometimes, a connection can evolve into more than a casual acquaintance. A recent article featuring the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals on the DatingAdvice.com blog explores some of the possibilities. If you’re a …

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    The end of the year is a time for gift-giving and curling up with a good book. Here are our picks of the season — cat books that will warm the heart of any kitty lover. Nine Lives on the Street, “as told to” Jon Saunders, gives a cat’s eye view of life on the mean streets of New …

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The NYC Feral Cat Initiative (NYCFCI), a program of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, has a confidential database of Certified Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Caretakers who are located throughout the city. When a Certified TNR Caretaker has a need, such as for a larger post-surgical holding space or extra traps, they can reach out to the NYCFCI. In turn, the NYCFCI …

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Creative cat lovers won’t be able to wait to grab their favorite crayons, colored pencils, or markers and sit down with Smokey from the Block, a unique new coloring book based upon a true and happy animal rescue story. Relax and express your creativity by adding color and your own pizazz to the illustrated saga of Smokey, New York City’s …

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