How I began, What I've accomplished so far, and my goal going forward

I have been a nurse for 41 years and always helped people or animals in need. I have always taken in stray cats, but when one of them passed suddenly and I could not save him, he became the catalyst for this extremely rewarding and completely voluntary journey.

 

Since 2018, I have helped 62 Dix Hills, Melville, and Fire Island cats/kittens by trapping, neutering, and returning (TNR) 34 feral cats and have gotten 28 friendly cats off the streets and adopted.

 

The feline population is epidemic, and being one person, I can only do so much with limited funds and supplies.  I trap, care for each cat/kitten before and after their spay/neuter and either release the feral back to their colony or foster, socialize, vet and get them adopted.

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Initially, I had help transporting cats to and from the Town of Huntington, but the appointments were sparse which although free, was a hindrance to my cause since I had so many cats in need of immediate sterilization. I had volunteered at North Shore Animal League Community Outreach, in Port Washington for four years, where their Pet Health Center has been instrumental in facilitating the larger number of cats to help gain control over the feral population in the neighborhoods. It was fifty miles roundtrip but worth the drive to have multiple appointments at one time. Presently, I continue to use the Town or private low cost spay/neuter organizations to continue my mission.

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During the summer months, I have worked with friends who have been trying to control the astronomical cat population on Fire Island and I have been fostering since the number of friendly cats and kittens needing homes has greatly increased. 

In the winter months, I make and place insulated shelter’s in Dix Hills, Melville, and Fire Island so the feral cats have shelter from the harsh elements. 

I cannot do all this without help from you. I am presently not working and do not get funding from any organization.

Everything comes out of my own pocket and has become tougher to continue expanding let alone continuing to feed the many feral colonies I presently care for.

Please consider donating to my cause today. Any amount is very appreciated.

Thank you in advance, Linda