Category Archives: Spay/Neuter

What to Do (and NOT Do) If You Find a Newborn Kitten

Posted on May 4, 2013 by OOTC Editor avatar

by Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative During high kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You want to help, right? … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, Pet Care & Training, Spay/Neuter | 2 Comments

Rusty and Nacho: Unwanted Kittens Discovered in Queens School Trash

Posted on March 25, 2013 by OOTC Editor avatar

Debi Romano of SaveKitty Foundation received a call on Tuesday, March 12, from a school in Richmond Hill, Queens. When putting out the trash, the school’s custodian noticed that a black plastic bag — which was tied shut — was … Continue reading →

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David Glicksman: “Triple Threat” Volunteer Extraordinaire

Posted on March 18, 2013 by OOTC Editor avatar

by Thea Feldman A self-proclaimed lifelong animal fan, David Glicksman says he had no idea how much his life was going to change when he decided to attend a meeting for new volunteers for the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals … Continue reading →

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A Grand Reopening for a Grand Cat Shelter

Posted on March 9, 2013 by OOTC Editor avatar

by Thea Feldman The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, a Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’S Animals participating organization located in Oyster Bay, Long Island, celebrated its grand reopening with an afternoon party and tour of its newly renovated shelter. The multi-floor house, … Continue reading →

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Trial Period Ends with Permission Granted for Feral Cats to Be Fed on Church Property

Posted on June 11, 2012 by OOTC Editor avatar

The 60-day trial period to evaluate and iron out the details for ongoing care of the feral cat colony at St. James Church in lower Manhattan has concluded. As each of the church’s objections was heard and addressed, a satisfactory … Continue reading →

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