Dear Community, During these days of heightened concern for community health and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we extend our wishes forsafety, good health and hope to our Stray H.E.L.P. family. Our Work Continues Stray H.E.L.P. volunteers have continued to care for street cats throughout the pandemic. There is no evidence that cats carry […]
On the Third Thursday of every month, Stray H.E.L.P. collaborates with T.A.R.A. (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc) to provide low-cost spay and neuter services for the cats of Dutchess County and beyond. Advantages of Spay/Neuter Spaying and neutering your cat eliminates: Millions of unwanted abused or abandoned cats entering shelters every year and millions getting killed for lack of […]
Before bringing your new cat home, please take a moment to read this information. Most importantly, remember that while you’re adding only one “something new” to your life, everything for kitty will be new. This can be confusing and scary, so please be patient and compassionate. Preparing Supplies for the Big Day Litter and litter […]
Aside from worrying pet parents sick, we understand how risky it is for cats to be outside. Here is a list of things you can do to help bring Cat back home safely: Notify! Notify the agency where you adopted Cat right away so they can help you get word out to the community. If […]
All Cats Need Regular Veterinary Care: Some cat owners believe visits to the vet aren’t necessary for their cat especially if the cat remains indoors. However, regular visits to the vet are a must for many important reasons: Spay and Neuter First and foremost, your female cat needs to be spayed and your male cat […]
A visit to the vet can be stressful for a cat and therefore for the owner. The solution is to prepare: Your cat’s carrier should be a familiar and happy place. Let your cat adjust to the carrier positively and gradually, from as young an age as possible. Locate the carrier (door open or off) […]
A colony of cats is a group of feral or free-roaming cats that share a territory. This territory is usually focused on a source of food and water. If you are feeding a group or colony of cats then you are considered their colony caretaker – thank you! Despite the “stand-offish” nature of many feral […]
Stray H.E.L.P. had a very successful Community Day event so we’re paying it forward by adding another clinic in Fishkill. We are offering folks an opportunity to get their pets or community cats s/n for just $50! There are other services also available. Please help spread the word.
Stray H.E.L.P. is back working a dire situation at a Poughkeepsie mobile home park. What began as a trap/neuter/return or place effort in March 2016 had become a massive re-location effort by July 2017. With your support we spayed/neutered and vaccinated 135 cats, adopted 49 of them into loving homes and relocated another 42 by […]