Our Mission

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. 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 part-time employee and is in its 26th year of operation.

We assist feral cat caregivers across Greater New Haven through spay/neuter services, by connecting them to veterinary care, and by holding cat food drives. Over the past two years we were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but were able to continue our low-cost spay/neuter program for tame cats, and our trap/neuter/return (TNR) program for feral cats. During 2022, we were able to spay/neuter 561 cats and provide assistance to an additional 42, for a total of 603 cats helped! We are looking forward to the upcoming year and returning to normal with our fundraisers and activities.

The Tommy Fund

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, Matisse:

Matisse

Matisse, a 4 year old gray female cat who was rescued in New Haven. The origin of Matisse's wounds are uncertain, as her rescue did not involve a direct communication from the person who found her. Our veterinarian suspected a food allergy, and Matisse is now on a special "novel protein" diet." She has seen a feline dermatologist, and was on a course of medication for 8 weeks. Her fur has grown in completely and we are now under the care of our regular veterinarian. Once the food trial is complete, and GNHCP understands her dietary needs, she will be available for adoption

Here are all the past recipients of the Tommy Fund:

Go to our Tommy Fund page on our website to learn more about past recipients of the Tommy Fund
Check out our video to see what the Tommy Fund is all about: https://youtu.be/y0L_HCeu3PY

GNHCP is 100% volunteer run, which means that donations that we receive from the Great Give campaign go directly towards helping cats like Simone, Dale, and Tootsie. We appreciate your support!

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