Neighborhood Cats

Neighborhood Cats Feral cats are too-often forgotten. Our goal is to make life better for community cats locally and throughout the United States. Help us help more cats!
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Neighborhood Cats is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charity. Using the method known as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), our mission is to improve the lives of the millions of cats living on our streets and support the compassionate people caring for them. Check out our campaign: donate.neighborhoodcats.org/givingmewsday

Online TNR workshop this Saturday, 8/29!https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-cer...
08/27/2026

Online TNR workshop this Saturday, 8/29!
https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-august-2026?utm_source=Neighborhood+Cats+Mews&utm_campaign=3d9a313831-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_07_03_12_29_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-11f5c1d4d6-
TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Sat, Aug. 29, 2026
2:00 - 4:45 pm ET

Want to help the cats in your neighborhood? By practicing Trap-Neuter-Return, you’ll:

*Stop more litters of kittens from being added to the local population
*Prevent the spread of feline disease
*Reduce nuisance behavior (and complaints!)
*Improve the cats’ health and well-being

Now that you know WHY to do TNR, let us show you HOW!

Our next TNR certification workshop is this Saturday, August 29th, from 2-4:45 pm ET. Join the virtual event and, for only $10, come away ready to take your work with the cats to the next level.

Can't make it live? Register and get access to the recording for one year. Follow the link above to reserve your spot.

Dental disease is a common concern for aging cats. Here are a few ways to ensure older members of your colony don’t suff...
08/26/2026

Dental disease is a common concern for aging cats. Here are a few ways to ensure older members of your colony don’t suffer.

✔️ Prevent
Give them high-quality food, adequate shelter and clean water.

✔️ Monitor
Look out for behaviors such as dropping food suddenly, pawing at the mouth, drooling, squinting, reluctance to eat or weight loss. They might also look unkempt if it’s too painful to groom. Any of these things may be a sign that it’s time to see the vet.

✔️ Get help
Find a rescue-friendly vet, if possible, who offers dental care rates in the $500–$700 range. If those costs are too much, tap into local rescues who could help get you a discount, or crowdfund for donations via Waggle or GoFundMe.

Ever wonder why Return-to-Field (RTF) is often the best option for free-roaming cats? With RTF, community cats impounded...
08/25/2026

Ever wonder why Return-to-Field (RTF) is often the best option for free-roaming cats? With RTF, community cats impounded at shelters are spayed or neutered and returned to where they were found. That’s done whether the person surrendering the cat agrees to it, or whether a caretaker has been identified.

Join us for an advanced webinar on the policies behind RTF, how it compares to traditional TNR, and the nuts and bolts of running a program. Learn how RTF can be a valuable tool for finding the best available outcome for each unique cat.

Mark your calendars and register now for this virtual session instructed by the experts at Neighborhood Cats: https://communitycatscentral.com/events/return-to-field-how-why-2026. A recording will be available after the session if you can’t attend live.

Coming up next Saturday at 2 pm ET: Your next chance to get certified in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)! If you haven’t receiv...
08/25/2026

Coming up next Saturday at 2 pm ET: Your next chance to get certified in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)!

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 TNR and community cat care and get on your way to helping cats in your area.

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

Need help paying? Scholarships are available here: https://communitycatscentral.com/scholarships

Can’t make it live? Sign up for the on-demand version: https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/tnr-certification-workshop-on-demand

The good news: Community cats are living longer thanks to better care from caretakers like you. 💛In fact, the average li...
08/23/2026

The good news: Community cats are living longer thanks to better care from caretakers like you. 💛

In fact, the average lifespan of an unneutered/unspayed feral cat was only about two years when Neighborhood Cats was founded in 1999. Now these cats, after they’re fixed, are often living well into their teens!

The good news comes with its challenges… since aging cats are more likely to need veterinary care at some point, especially for dental issues. Cats are pretty good at hiding their pain, so stay vigilant for signs of distress like excessive drooling, pawing at the mouth and having trouble eating.

Have you had to provide extra care for aging cats in your colony? Tell us about your experiences with senior felines.

08/22/2026

Are you helping community cats in your neighborhood? Got questions about trapping, feeding, dealing with neighbors or anything else TNR? Join our Facebook Live town hall to get answers and share ideas with National Programs Director Bryan Kortis and Executive Director Susan Richmond.

Have you registered yet for this Saturday’s Town Hall? We’ll be talking all things Trap-Neuter-Return during this Facebo...
08/19/2026

Have you registered yet for this Saturday’s Town Hall? We’ll be talking all things Trap-Neuter-Return during this Facebook Live event.

It’s a great opportunity to get tough questions answered, connect with other people caring for community cats, and share your experiences!

Register now for this virtual event taking place Saturday, August 22 from 2-3 pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/events/2338348879906938/

Bring your questions, or better yet, leave them in the comments ⬇️

🐈‍⬛ It’s . That means it’s time to set the record straight about black cats! 🐈‍⬛Because of superstition and stereotypes...
08/18/2026

🐈‍⬛ It’s . That means it’s time to set the record straight about black cats! 🐈‍⬛

Because of superstition and stereotypes (think evil witches), black cats are often unfairly stigmatized. This results in lower adoption and higher euthanasia rates. 💔

It’s time to rewrite that narrative. All cats, no matter their color, deserve love and care, whether it’s in a well-managed colony or someone’s home.

Long live the black cat!

🥁 ​​Drum roll please…. Our August Community Cat of the Month is Gandalf from Brooklyn, NY!Gandalf was the prince of his ...
08/16/2026

🥁 ​​Drum roll please…. Our August Community Cat of the Month is Gandalf from Brooklyn, NY!

Gandalf was the prince of his neighborhood, roaming about with an “I’m in charge attitude” and showing up in his caretaker’s backyard for his daily dinner. But his eyes were always watery, and increasingly he seemed to be in pain.

Gandalf had entropion, a condition where the eyelashes turn inwards and poke at the cornea. After a successful surgery, his pain went away. Turns out he’s super friendly now that he’s feeling good, so he’s headed for the indoor life.

Want one of your community cats to be featured next month? Send a photo and some information about your cat to [email protected]. Who knows? They must just end up on our socials!

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