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Trusted Cat Adoption & Rescue in NYC
KittyKind is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to rescuing and rehoming cats in New York City. Since our founding, we have focused on providing compassionate care for over 400 cats annually, with a special emphasis on those with special needs due to illness, injury, or age. Our mission is to connect these animals with loving, permanent homes while educating the public on feline welfare. Through a robust network of volunteers and partnerships with organizations like Petco Love and Maddie's Fund, we ensure every rescued cat receives essential medical care, shelter, and support.Our values prioritize animal welfare, emphasizing responsibility, protection, and lifelong commitment to the cats we serve. By fostering community engagement and offering educational resources, we strive to reduce pet homelessness and promote ethical pet ownership. Our achievements, including significant grant awards, reflect our dedication to innovative outreach and lifesaving initiatives.
Services
Cat Adoption
Fostering Programs
Donations
Volunteering
Lost Pet Services
Educational Resources
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Community Outreach
Animal Welfare Education
Pet Safety Tips
Highlights and features
- We rescue over 400 cats annually in NYC.
- Specializing in special needs cat adoptions.
- Dedicated volunteer network supports our mission.
- Partnership with Petco for adoption services.
- Educational resources for responsible pet ownership.
Services
Cat Adoption
KittyKind facilitates cat adoptions through its Union Square Petco center and foster care network. We match cats, including special needs animals, with suitable homes, ensuring each pet receives lifelong care and companionship.
Fostering Programs
Our foster program provides temporary homes for cats awaiting adoption. Volunteers offer critical care, socialization, and medical support, enhancing adoptability while reducing shelter overcrowding and promoting community involvement in animal welfare.
Lost Pet Services
KittyKind offers resources to locate lost pets, including microchip registration guidance, flyer templates, and partnerships with Petco Love Lost. We educate owners on prevention strategies and recovery steps to reunite pets with families.
Spay/Neuter Assistance
We promote responsible pet ownership through low-cost spay/neuter programs. These initiatives reduce feline overpopulation, improve animal health, and support long-term community-based solutions for stray and feral cat populations.
Educational Resources
KittyKind provides multilingual materials on kitten safety, pet care, and spay/neuter benefits. Our outreach efforts aim to inform the public about feline welfare, adoption, and proactive measures to prevent pet homelessness.
Questions
How do I adopt a cat from KittyKind?
Visit our Union Square Petco adoption center during specified hours or view cats in foster care online. Complete an application and meet with our team to find your ideal feline companion.
Can I foster a cat if I live in an apartment?
Yes! Apartment living is suitable for fostering. We provide guidance on creating a safe space and caring for cats in smaller environments.
What should I do if my pet goes missing?
Act quickly: search nearby areas, post on Petco Love Lost, contact local shelters, and distribute flyers within a 1-3 mile radius of the disappearance site.
Are donations to KittyKind tax-deductible?
Yes, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Receipts are provided for all contributions.
How can I volunteer with KittyKind?
Visit our website to complete a volunteer application. Opportunities include adoption events, foster care, administrative support, and community outreach programs.
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Reviews (5)
GoldenEyeLorelei
Jun 19, 2022
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Always a quick visit here. They always have exactly what I need. Took one star off due to lack of floor staff. One of the other customers was looking for a very specific dog toy and there was no one around to assist him. Perhaps if they paid their employees a living wage they wouldn't have issues keeping their staff.
Samantha Negron
May 17, 2022
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Big store with friendly staff. If the petco near me doesn't have what I need. This is the next location I go to. They also have a section for cooked foods for dogs which is amazing. This store also has multiple levels.
James
May 08, 2022
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Cleanest and most well-stocked pet store in Manhattan - I go for aquarium supplies and the staff is always knowledgeable and helpful when we ask specific questions about different species and help to educate us on our new pets needs and care before we go home. Try and ask for Adonis, Zoe, Nancy, and Wayne when going to the aquatics section - I've found them to be more knowledgeable and personable than the boutique fish stores. What i really love about this store is that they also have salt water fish, rare fish, crustatians, and crystal shrimp in a TON of color and species varieties (a personal favorite)!
Diane Gonzalez
Mar 23, 2022
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Although I live in Queens I don't mind doing the trip to this location. I've been coming here for for quite sometime to get wet food for my dog. I've gone to the Petco in Queens and the store staff are not as attentive or welcoming as this Petco store. Petco offers E-receipts if you create a profile which is great.
Michele Montague
Feb 28, 2022
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The people that work here-for ther most part are helpful and keep the place reasonably clean by comparison. But the guys that load in their pallets around closing time, they have their profession confused with a that of security force who have taken a vow of frowns.
