Greater New Haven Cat Project

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Cat overpopulation exists in Connecticut, and The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. (GNHCP) is hard at work providing low-cost spay/neuter programs for tame and feral cats. Spay/Neuter is the most humane way to address cat overpopulation and to educate people about responsible pet ownership. Our work reduces the number of cats brought to shelters each year who are euthanized because there aren't enough homes. Cats do not need to live outdoors to reproduce. Very often people rescue kittens, not realizing that littermates, or cats related to one another will mate. On average, GNHCP spays or neuters over 500 cats per year, and finds homes for over 100 cats and kittens. GNHCP is comprised of volunteers and one full-time employee and is in its 29th year of operation. We assist feral cat caregivers across Greater New Haven through spay/neuter services, by connecting them to veterinary care, by providing insulated outdoor shelters, and holding cat food drives. During 2024, we were able to spay/neuter 673 cats and provide assistance to an additional 24 cats (600 tame, 97 feral) for a total of 697 cats helped! The Tommy Fund was established shortly after GNHCP became incorporated in 1998. The Fund was established and named for a GNHCP foster, “Tommy” who needed an ultrasound when he was rescued. The Tommy Fund provides financial support for medical procedures beyond routine veterinary care to a GNHCP foster cat. During the course of GNHCP’s existence, the Tommy Fund has enabled the organization to assist numerous cats, many of whom needed an enucleation (eye removal), full-mouth dental extractions, ultrasounds, and ongoing medications for palliative care for foster cats with terminal illnesses. Learn about one of our Tommy Fund recipients at gnhcp.org/tommyfund: Matisse, a 5 year old gray female cat was rescued in New Haven. The origin of Matisse's wounds were uncertain, as her rescue did not involve a direct communication from the person who found her. Our veterinarian suspected a food allergy, and Matisse underwent a food trial as part of the treatment. She was seen by a feline dermatologist who determined Matisse was allergic to dust. We transitioned Matisse to a regular diet, but she began to have urinary tract infections. The vet determined she had bladder stones and required surgery to remove them. Matisse bounced back after her surgery and continues on a urinary tract diet (which she loves!) With her fur fully grown in from her wounds, and surgery, she is living up to the beauty of her name! Matisse was adopted in 2024 and enjoys watching her new toddler playmate. Check out our video to see what the Tommy Fund is all about: https://youtu.be/y0L_HCeu3PY. GNHCP is primarily run by volunteers, which means donations we receive from the Great Give campaign go directly towards helping cats like Matisse and past Tommy Fund recipients. We appreciate your support! Please check out the video below to see some "Happy at Home" photos of previous GNHCP fosters who have been adopted! To learn more about GNHCP's governance structure, mission, and history, go to https://www.guidestar.org/profile/06-1463271 and www.gnhcp.org to visit our website!

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Greater New Haven Cat Project

PO Box 1432
New Haven, CT 06506

Cheryl DeFilippo
gnhcp1@gnhcp.org
Phone: (203) 782-CATS
http://www.gnhcp.org