Marie Roberts, who paints the banners for the Coney Island Sideshow and lives in the neighborhood, frequently “finds” cats and kittens on her porch. It’s as if stray cats have an unerring instinct where to go for help. We’ve lost count of how many Coney Island cats have been rescued by Marie, who has several cats of her own and cannot foster this litter. Here’s the story on the four kitties:
Well, I got mom and four babies to vet this morning.
Mom will be neutered and released.Babies will be checked and possibly neutered.
If anyone can or knows of someone who can foster these until I find homes. I am desperate.
I pick up everyone from vet on Wednesday afternoon.
one white with grey spots
one white with black spots
one white with grey tail
one grey with white feet and chest.
Can you give any of these kitties a foster or forever home? If you’re interested, contact Marie at bitterwonder[AT]hotmail[DOT]com or leave a comment below…
UPDATE July 22, 2011:
Kittens will be at vet on Flatbush Avenue till Sunday afternoon due to the heatwave. They are neutered, have shots, tested and deflead. If you are interested in adopting or fostering one or some, please email Marie. Kittens are free.
I have a similar problem with taxi garage cats. There are two breeding females (one with a new litter of six – born July 6) with at least a couple more females approaching breeding age. I went to a vet on 4th Ave who would do me a “favor,” since the cats aren’t really “mine,” and only charge $125 to neuter a cat, plus a $50 exam fee and $25 for required shots. That’s $200 per cat. I’ve already taken home a male kitten that had a foot crushed and will never walk normally again (much like its still breeding grandmother). I’m wondering what vet Marie is using that this multi-cat neutering is possible.
My mistake. The vet I went to is on Atlantic Ave. Not 4th Ave.
I will find out and email you. The vet gives Marie a steep discount because he is trying to help out too. She has rescued countless cats over the years and bringing them to him.
Also, there is some kind of animal rescue org that offers low-cost neutering and shots. I have heard about it from a couple of friends. I will ask about it on twitter
Possibly this is the best solution for very low-cost neutering of stray or feral cats. List of orgs- such as ASPCA and Toby Project– and vets in NYC and what they offer.
http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_FREE_AND_LOW_COST_SPAY_NEUTER_IN_NYC
Thanks for the info. Looks like I’ll have to take a course to become TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) qualified. Fortunately there seems to be an online course. I guess that’s the option to go with.
Sounds like a plan. Some of these things can be tricky, like getting cats into a carrier. Marie distracted them with Fancy Feast! I will cc her in case she has any suggestions