When you go out to explore the environment along the shore, you become painfully aware of the feral cat problem that is especially rampant in coastal areas of New York City. In this day and age it there are still many people who refuse to neuter or spay their pets, even though the fact is that one pregnant female and her offspring can produce more than 400.000 kittens every 4 years.

We help the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals by pointing out some websites that are helpful in guiding your neighbors and friends. Please help them make the right decision about their pets and don't leave abandoned animals to their own resources.

http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Inc., is working with the City of New York toward the day when no New York City dog or cat of reasonable health and temperament is killed merely because he or she does not have a home. Their website has a plethora of useful information. You can subscribe to their e-newsletter Out of the Cage!

http://www.muffins.org/
Muffin's is a Non-Profit Community Animal Service Organization, established in 1988. They are not a shelter, but they supply a many helpful services. low cost neutering/spaying certificates.

• listing of participating veterinarians
• listing of adoptable animals
• they rent out traps and temporary cages.
• you can list your adoptable pets with them

http://www.nycacc.org/
Since 1995 the AC&C has been the organization responsible for New York City's municipal shelter system, rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals in New York City. AC&C facilities operate in all five boroughs, and they maintain 15 vans to pick up lost and abandoned animals throughout the city. In 2003, over 50,000 animals passed through the doors of AC&C facilities.

http://www.nycferalcat.org/
A group of dedicated animal lovers who use the Trap Neuter and Release (TNR) method. They will help you in taking care of your neighborhood cats in a responsible and thoughtful manner.