Want to Help Cats in Your Neighborhood?

Whether you’re a cat lover, a curious neighbor, or someone who just rescued their first kitten, there are meaningful ways to get involved. You don’t have to be a full-time cat rescuer to make a difference.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane and effective way to reduce the number of cats born on the street, and it takes a community to make it happen.

Ways to get involved:

1. Support Your Local Rescuers

Not everyone can be hands-on with trapping, but every rescue relies on a network of supporters.

  • Foster kittens or adult cats

  • Donate toward food, supplies, or vet care

  • Share adoptable cats and rescue events on social media

  • Volunteer to transport cats to/from vet appointments

  • Offer emotional support and encouragement — rescuers need it

Your support helps rescuers like Heidi to keep going and save lives.

2. Learn The Ropes

Want to learn more about TNR? Neighborhood Cats is a great place to start:

🔗 NeighborhoodCats.org – The gold standard for TNR guides, gear tips, and colony care

3. Get TNR Certified

In NYC (and many cities), certification is required to access free or low-cost spay/neuter services, borrow traps, and connect with support networks.

🔗 Take a free certification workshop via Neighborhood Cats
You'll learn how to safely trap, transport, and care for outdoor cats. Certification unlocks access to trap rentals and vetted vet clinics.

4. Schedule Spay/Neuter – For Rescuers

Appointments are limited, especially in NYC. These two clinics are often the most accessible for beginners:

🔗 Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Clinic
🔗 Flatbush Vet Clinic

For other locations across the U.S., check:
🔗 Neighborhood Cats – Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Lookup