Community Cat, Medical Care and Personal Pet Related Questions

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• There is a stray cat in my yard.  Can you please remove it?

No. We are not an exterminator.  Community Cats call many places home.  There are several options on the internet for humane ways to keep cats off your property.  Please remember- poisoning an animal is a crime and punishable by law.

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• There are several stray cats around my home/work/etc. and I would love to get them help.  Can you help me with TNR?

Absolutely!  If you are local to Rockaway Beach, NYC, we can happily assist.  There are also plenty of ways to get involved yourself and we would be happy to guide you!  Check out our "TNR" page for more information.

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• I feed a colony of cats and need help providing them with food.  Can you help me?

Thank you for caring for your local cats!  If you are local to Rockaway, NYC, use our "Contact" page and reach out for help.  We can't help everyone, and we can't help all the time - but we try our best to provide when we can.

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• I found baby kittens!  What do I do?!

If they are in immediate danger (out in the middle of a road or overly exposed to the elements) place them in a safer place as close to where you found them as possible (under a bush, in a box on it's side, etc).  If possible, check back on them in a few hours.  Mom is likely right there, watching you.  She just needed a break (as all moms do!).  If the kittens are still where you left them hours later, then place them in a safe container and get them to a local shelter or rescue. If you are local to Rockaway, NYC, use our "Contact" page and reach out for help.

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• I no longer can keep my pet.  Can I give it to you to find it a new home?

We are sorry you are in your situation, however, we are not a shelter and do not accept personal pets.  There are several options local to NYC that can assist you.  See our "Resources" page for more information. 

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• My cat needs to be spayed/neutered.  Can you provide free help?

Unfortunately, we are not a vet.  However, if you are local to Rockaway, NYC, and low-income (proof required) use our "Contact" page and reach out for help.  One of the main goals of Itty Bitty City Kitties is to help local low-income, high-needs members of the community with access to free spay/neuter and vaccinations, when possible.