Frequently Asked Questions
Please read before emailing us.
I found a cat/have to surrender my cat. What should I do?
We are unable to take in cats (due to the new NYS law), but there are many shelters and rescues in the area who can help. Visit this page for a list of rescues and shelters in the area. If none of them can help, try posting to Steve Caporizzo's Pet Connection group page on Facebook. Please do not give the cat to any random person. If someone offers to take the cat, ask for a vet reference, at minimum.
I need to fix my cat, but can't afford the vet pricing. What low-cost options are there?
You can view a list of low-cost clinics throughout the area by visiting this page. Once our program is back up and running, we will update this answer to include that information as well.
Can someone come pick up a stray cat on my property?
We are a very small group of volunteers (and most of us work full-time), so we typically cannot accommodate going to a property to get cats. We are happy to lend out traps as long as you have a plan for where to bring the cat once he/she is caught, but we would recommend contacting a rescue or shelter so they can help you catch and place the cat.
I have an emergency with my pet/a stray. Where should I go?
There are a few different emergency vet hospitals in the area, including Northway Animal Emergency Clinic (South Glens Falls) and Upstate Veterinary Specialties (Latham). Please contact them or your regular veterinary office regarding any emergencies.
There are several cats on a property that need to be fixed. Who can get that done?
If you trap/transport or we have an available trapper, we can help with this depending on the time of year and our finances. We try not to trap during the winter, as females have to be partially shaved in order to make the incision, and we do not want to expose their bare skin to the cold weather for the sake of their health. If you request assistance from us, please send us an email and include the full address of the property, roughly how many cats there are, and what you can do to help. There are also other organizations who can help with TNR, depending on the area, such as Salem's Community Cats and North Shore Animal League.
Remember, everyone is overwhelmed and doing their best to help as many cats as possible, but sometimes organizations need the community to step up and help us help the cats. When we all work together, so much can be accomplished. We appreciate your understanding about our limitations and hope you will persist with finding help for any cats that cross your path.