Park Slope Kitty Sitter

04/29/2026

Really great and important information to know.

With more than 20 specialties and services under one roof, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is able to provide high quality collaborative care.

03/29/2026

I have honestly thought of this so many times!! Sifting through kitty litter reminds me of the opening of the show Isis. lol

03/12/2026

For many people, caring for a sick pet can feel just as urgent as caring for a family member.

Italy has clarified protections allowing employees to take paid leave to care for seriously ill companion animals. The move strengthens legal recognition of pets as part of the family, reinforcing existing labor protections and outlining when workers can step away without penalty.

Animal advocates say the clarification reflects how deeply pets are woven into daily life — and could influence similar conversations in other countries.

03/10/2026

Opening March 28th!!

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03/06/2026

New Yorkers: If you come across a sick, injured, or dead bird, do not handle it.

While the current risk to humans is low, bird flu continues to spread among wild birds. Cold weather may also be contributing to more dead birds this winter.

Learn more: on.nyc.gov/birdflu

03/05/2026

If you’ve ever had questions about trapping, this upcoming workshop was designed for you!

Workshop: Trapper Tips & Tricks
Saturday, March 14, 2–4pm ET

Neighborhood Cats National Programs Director Bryan Kortis and Executive Director Susan Richmond will share their advanced, field-tested secrets for successfully trapping community cats.

They’ll share irresistible baits, audio attractants, special equipment, out-of-the-box techniques and more. After this class, you’ll know how to trap even the hardest-to-catch cats.

Register 👉 https://communitycatscentral.com/events/trappers-tips-tricks-certification-workshop-2026/

02/21/2026

Don’t miss this Saturday’s virtual workshop, featuring National Programs Director Bryan Kortis and Executive Director Susan Richmond. You’ll hear how Neighborhood Cats grew from a grassroots campaign into a worldwide movement! And learn how you, too, can grow TNR in your community.

Workshop: How to Build a TNR Movement
February 21, 2-4pm ET
Hosted by

Get practical ideas for mobilizing the public, providing support services, tracking success, gaining publicity, and more.

Register now and help make lasting change for community cats: https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-build-a-tnr-movement

02/10/2026

“You don’t need to fix all the cats to make a difference. You just need to fix the right ones, in the right places, at the right time.” — Bryan Kortis, Neighborhood Cats National Programs Director

Check out a recent two-part episode of the Community Cats Podcast to hear Bryan talk about his “targeted Trap-Neuter-Return” strategies. You’ll also hear about:

🔹 Why targeting is essential when resources are limited
🔹 Preventing the vacuum effect from undoing your hard work
🔹 Colony-level vs community-level targeting
🔹 Helpful case studies to learn from

Listen here: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/episode-642-bryan-kortis/

02/09/2026

The next virtual Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Certification Workshop is happening this Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2pm ET!

If you haven’t received your certification yet, now’s a great time to do it. Learn from the experts at Neighborhood Cats all about Trap-Neuter-Return and community cat care.

Register for just $10 👉 https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-february-2026

Scholarships still available here: https://communitycatscentral.com/scholarships

02/09/2026

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