Category: Spay/Neuter

(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 Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, Maddie's Fund, Spay/Neuter

Free Spays and Neuters for Feral and Stray Cats and Kittens in New York City We’re pleased to announce Maddie’s® Spay/Neuter Project for Stray Community Cats in NYC, a new program sponsored by Maddie’s Fund for feral and stray cats in New York City that offers free spay/neuter by participating private practice veterinarians throughout the city. You must be certified …

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By Posted on Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Cats, Dog Licensing, Dogs, Events & Campaigns, Maddie's Fund, Microchipping, Pet Adoption, Pet Care & Training, Press Release, Spay/Neuter

    Free Health Services Help Ease Financial Strain for NYC Pet Owners Saturday, October 1, 2011 9:00–3:00 p.m. 110th Street and Lenox Avenue (Malcolm X Boulevard), NYC New York, NY – Monday, September 26, 2011 – Being a responsible pet owner can sometimes place unexpected financial demands on those who want to provide the best care for their pets. On …

The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and the ASPCA Bring ‘Fall Fix’ to Central Park Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Cats, Dog Licensing, Dogs, Events & Campaigns, Microchipping, Pet Care & Training, Safety/Emergency, Spay/Neuter

    Don’t miss this unique opportunity to prepare your pets for emergencies! One-Stop Shop for Pet Preparedness Monday, September 26, 2011 3:30–7:00 p.m. Union Square (south side, near the dog run) Are you and your pets prepared for a hurricane, flood, or other disaster, either natural or man-made? Last month’s brush with Hurricane Irene sent a wake-up call to many …

September 26: Bring Your Pet and Prepare for Emergencies! Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Dogs, Feral Cats & TNR, Policy & Legal, Press Release, Spay/Neuter

    New York, NY – Wednesday, August 17, 2011 – The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals®, and NYCLASS™ (New Yorkers for Clean, Livable & Safe Streets) expressed support today for a legislative package (Intro. 655) that would improve New York City’s animal shelter system by: Requiring animal receiving …

ASPCA, Mayor’s Alliance, NYCLASS Support Legislation Restoring Programs and Services to City’s Animal Shelters Read more »