Community Cat Care
The big picture for people who just found cats living outside and want to help without making things worse.
The problem
Well-meaning dumping of food without shelter, sterilization, or a plan creates sick, reproducing colonies and angry neighbors.
What we have learned in Wurtsboro
We care for a known group of outdoor cats we have watched since they were kittens, plus indoor family cats. We are not a public intake shelter. That boundary lets us do lifelong care well — and point people toward county resources when they need full rescue services.
Identify and count
Photos, approximate ages, ear tips (signs of prior TNR), and temperament notes. You cannot help what you have not observed.
Feed with a plan
Scheduled meals, clean stations, sealed storage. Pair feeding with visual health checks.
Shelter and weather
Dry dens year-round; winter upgrades before the freeze. See our shelter and heating guides for builds.
Sterilize and connect
TNR stops the treadmill. Use our Local Rescues directory for Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, and nearby organizations. We share education and visibility; official shelters handle many intake and clinic services.
Field tips
- Talk to neighbors early — surprise colonies create conflict.
- Do not relocate cats casually; dumped cats often fare worse.
- Use the live cam and updates as a model for transparent caretaker communication.
Live trust signal
See real outdoor cats on our cam
