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These events are being sponsored to support, engage, and educate colony caretakers and the public on feral cat issues and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). TNR organizations and caretakers may click here to submit their event via the online form on the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals web site.

July 2009

Workshop: "Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony"

Saturday, July 11, 2009

1:00–4:00 p.m.

ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan

Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,000+ caretakers trained to date!

Sponsors: Neighborhood Cats, NYC Feral Cat Initiative, ASPCA

Course Fee: A non-refundable $15 course fee and advance registration are required.

More Info: Contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site.

Registration: Advance registration is required. E-mail your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend to lois@NYCFeralCat.org, then visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. Or mail your information and a $15 check or money order to: Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, #555, New York, NY 10025.

Workshop: "Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony"

Monday, July 20, 2009

6:00–9:00 p.m.

ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan

Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you. All steps in setting up a managed colony will be covered, including establishing good community relations, feeding, building and placing shelters, arranging vet care, finding recovery space, safely handling feral cats, and trapping (with an emphasis on conducting a mass-trapping of an entire feral colony at once). All workshop attendees will become TNR certified, and NYC residents will gain access to no-cost spay/neuter and trap rental. Join the 2,000+ caretakers trained to date!

Sponsors: Neighborhood Cats, NYC Feral Cat Initiative, ASPCA

Course Fee: A non-refundable $15 course fee and advance registration are required.

More Info: Contact Neighborhood Cats at (212) 662-5761 or headcat@neighborhoodcats.org, or visit the Neighborhood Cats web site.

Registration: Advance registration is required. E-mail your name, address, phone number, and date of workshop you wish to attend to lois@NYCFeralCat.org, then visit the Neighborhood Cats web site and make a $15 donation. Or mail your information and a $15 check or money order to: Neighborhood Cats, 2576 Broadway, #555, New York, NY 10025.

September 2009

NYC Feral Cat Initiative Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday September 15, 2009

6:30–9:00 p.m.

ASPCA, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), Manhattan

Hear how the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) organizations work with the animal shelters and rescue groups to address New York City's feral cat population through TNR, and learn how you can be a part of the effort in your own community.

Registration: Please check back on August 1 for a complete event description and registration details.

October 2009

Workshop: "Advanced Trapping Techniques"

Tuesday October 27, 2009

6:30–8:30 p.m.

ASPCA, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), Manhattan

Learn from some of New York City's most experienced trappers about the tips and tricks to successfully using a drop-trap, trapping all the kittens in a litter, and trapping in winter weather and at night. Featuring hands-on demonstrations. Instructors are Nancy Fahnestock (CSM Stray Foundation), Carol McLoughlin (Le Cats on the Water), and Mike Phillips (Urban Cat League).

Registration: Please check back on September 15 for a complete event description and registration details.

November 2009

Workshop: "Neighbor Relations"

Monday November 9, 2009

6:30–9:00 p.m.

ASPCA, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Streets), Manhattan

Neighbor Relations is a crucial part of good colony management. Through role-play and going over the steps involved, learn how to establish a good relationship with your colony's neighbors, handle problems and complaints that arise, and how to avoid potential problems before they surface.The instructor is Jesse Oldham (ASPCA).

Registration: Please check back on October 1 for a complete event description and registration details.