North Shore Animal League America’s Community Outreach program helps bring awareness to the plight of community cats through education, TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return), assisting with the adoption of friendly cats and kittens, and supporting community cat caretakers. The program is designed to provide education to the public on how to help these cats live long and healthy lives, while at the same time reducing the population through TNVR and adoption of ‘friendlies.’

About the Program

The Community Outreach Program offers education and resources to help community cats and kittens in your area, including:

  • Equipment rental for TNVR and for fostering a community cat in need, such as a pregnant or injured cat
  • In-person training on our campus to learn how to use a trap and other equipment
  • Low-cost feral houses
  • TNVR
  • A food bank for local community cat caregivers

Contact us today for more information on how to get started in your community.

Our community Outreach Resource Center is located on Long Island in Port Washington, NY.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 516-373-3701

Learning About Community Cats

Do you know the difference between a community cat and a feral cat? Do you know what TNVR means? How would you take care of a litter of kittens if found in your yard? These are all important things to know when you want to get involved with the care of cats in your neighborhood. These helpful videos will give you a better understanding of the life of these cats, and how you can help make their lives better.

Additional Resources

Community Food Bank

Nourishment to help care for your community cats.

Downloadable Resources

Keep learning more to save more lives.

SpayUSA®

A nationwide referral network for affordable spay and neuter services.