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Donate Nowopens in a new windowOur mission is to improve the lives of the millions of cats living on our streets and support the compassionate people caring for them.
You can do this!
Want to help the cats in your neighborhood? Take our online TNR certification workshop hosted by Community Cats Central and learn how to talk to neighbors, trap the cats and get them spayed and neutered.
Grant writing for community cats
Grant expert Stephanie Mathers of Grants 4 Animals walks you through everything you need to know to start a successful grant campaign. Available for free and on-demand at Community Cats Central.
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Donate to our Amazon Wish List and feed a hungry New York City street cat!
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Ask Us Anything: Hard-to-Catch Cats
Can't catch that last cat? Join our next Facebook Live town hall and get advice direct from Neighborhood Cats. Email us in advance what you're up against!
TNR Certification Workshop
Learn how to safely and effectively practice Trap-Neuter-Return. Our expert instructors will show you all you need to know! Attend live or watch the recording. $10 fee.
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TNR Certification Workshop
Learn how to safely and effectively practice Trap-Neuter-Return. Our expert instructors will show you all you need to know! Attend live or watch the recording. $10 fee.
Return to Field: How & Why
Shelters save lives by fixing community cats and returning them back where they live. Learn the policies and methods behind Return to Field. $10 fee.
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TNR Certification Workshop
Learn how to safely and effectively practice Trap-Neuter-Return. Our expert instructors will show you all you need to know! Attend live or watch the recording. $10 fee.
Making the Case for TNR
Often the first step to building a TNR program is persuading local officials and others to back the plan. Become an effective advocate with this training. $10 fee.
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TNR Certification Workshop
Learn how to safely and effectively practice Trap-Neuter-Return. Our expert instructors will show you all you need to know! Attend live or watch the recording. $10 fee.
Ready, Respond, Recover: Animal Disaster Response in Practice
Our Bryan Kortis joins an expert panel on what to expect and how to proceed when disaster strikes. Presented by NACA and hosted by Justice Clearinghouse. Free live.
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TNR Certification Workshop
Learn how to safely and effectively practice Trap-Neuter-Return. Our expert instructors will show you all you need to know! Attend live or watch the recording. $10 fee.
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Feral News Watch
Cats grow in popularity as pets in East Asia
Posted May 11, 2026
Urbanization is driving the movement
All about cat houses - indoors and out
Posted May 4, 2026
New York Magazine article features advice from Neighborhood Cats
Progress desexing community cats in Australia
Posted Apr 24, 2026
Check out the heartwarming report from RSPCA New South Wales
New edition of the Return-to-Field Handbook!
Posted Apr 22, 2026
Updated guide on this life-saving program for community cats is now available for free download.
Cat wanders across stage during Istanbul Music Festival
Posted Apr 23, 2026
He couldn't resist Beethoven's Sixth - see the video!