A Lasting Dedication That Saves Lives A $350 gift allows you to name a Neighborhood Cats Network insulated cat cabin in honor or in loving memory of someone special - whether they walked on two legs or four. Your named cabin becomes a place of safety and comfort for homeless community cats, offering protection from harsh weather and a chance to survive and thrive. We create a personalized plaque for each dedication, and once your cabin is installed- usually within 2–3 weeks - we’ll email you a photo of the finished cabin in place. This meaningful tribute transforms love, remembrance, and gratitude into a lasting act of compassion that shelters vulnerable cats when they need it most. Get Started Back

Marilyn Chief Executive Officer & Guardian of Order Marilyn's Story For many years, Marilyn was the undisputed matriarch of her Neighborhood Cats Network colony - wise, formidable, and just intimidating enough to keep the entire operation in line. Imagine a grandmother who has seen absolutely everything, remembers all of it, and isn’t afraid to bring it up at dinner…only in fur. From the roof of her favorite cat cabin - her chosen throne - Marilyn quietly supervised her kingdom. Nothing escaped her notice. Not the young cats testing boundaries, not the suspicious raccoons, and certainly not the humans who mistakenly believed they were “in charge.” Many cats arrived full of confidence, attempted to challenge her authority, and quickly reconsidered under the weight of Marilyn’s legendary glare. Her memory was equally impressive. Marilyn could recall who stepped on her tail in 2019, which cat tried to steal her lunch three winters ago, and exactly which human was late with breakfast last Tuesday at 7:42 a.m. Forgiveness was possible…but it generally required time, sincere remorse, and preferably snacks. For most of her life, Marilyn ruled at a respectful distance. Feeders knew her only as a queen who tolerated no intrusion. Then last year, something remarkable happened. Slowly - so slowly it almost felt impossible - Marilyn began greeting the car in the mornings. A cautious step forward. A gentle pet. Trust built moment by moment. Knowing her age, we began gently practicing lifting her, just in case she ever needed help. Then winter came. A brutal one. As temperatures plunged below zero, we feared Marilyn’s aging body wouldn’t survive the cold. With heavy hearts, we brought her inside, expecting protest from the colony’s longtime ruler. Instead, we found an old soul who had already laid down her armor. Marilyn slept deeply for days, as if finally allowing herself to rest after years of vigilance. A veterinary visit confirmed she was in good health, but likely 15 or 16 years old - a senior who was simply too tired for outdoor life. Today, Marilyn lives indoors with her longtime feeder, perfectly content to sit on her ottoman and watch the world through the window. When she’s awake, she seeks out laps and returns the affection with thunderous purrs. Marilyn’s story is why Neighborhood Cats Network does this work - because even the fiercest community cats, when willing, deserve the chance to grow old in warmth, safety, and love. Back

Meg Corbett Director Feline Health & Foster Programs With 37 years of dedicated nursing experience, Meg has spent her life caring for others with compassion, patience, and a deep commitment to community well-being. After six years of traveling as a nurse, she has now settled into the Pittsford community, a place where her love for service and connection continues to thrive. Today, that same spirit of care guides her passion for helping cats and animals in need. Her healthcare background shaped her gentle approach, her steady presence, and her unwavering dedication to supporting those who are vulnerable whether human or feline. Meg brings a unique blend of medical insight, empathy, and hands-on care to her work with rescue animals. Her devotion to community wellness now extends beyond people to include the cats she fosters, supports, and advocates for, ensuring they receive the safety, comfort, and second chances they deserve. Meg shares her home with her spouse Dayna, their 12 year old energetic daughter Alexandria, their dog Callie, and rescue cats/foster failures Tink, Tip, Tucker, Louie, Francisco in addition to medical foster kitten Tillie. Back

Caring for Community Cats, One Neighborhood at a Time We are a grassroots network dedicated to the welfare of stray, feral and outdoor cats through compassion, collaboration, and action. Get Involved Donate Adopt Helping Community Cats Thrive How You Can Make a Difference Each year, Neighborhood Cats Network helps protect and stabilize hundreds of community cats through humane care, prevention, and community support. Community cats live quietly among us—in neighborhoods, behind businesses, and in places most people pass by every day. Often unseen and misunderstood, these cats face hunger, harsh weather, and the constant risk of producing litter after litter with little chance of survival. Neighborhood Cats Network exists to change that. During Western New York winters, when temperatures plunge and shelter can mean the difference between life and death, our volunteers build and place insulated winter cabins for outdoor cats. These weatherproof shelters provide warmth, safety, and protection from wind, snow, and freezing rain—giving cats a secure place to rest and conserve energy when survival is hardest. When a local resident reached out after noticing cats huddled together during a brutal cold snap, we stepped in with winter cabins, spay and neuter support, and ongoing guidance. Those cats didn’t just make it through the season—they gained stability, care, and a future without endless cycles of homelessness. Stories like this happen every day, one neighborhood at a time. We are a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to humane, effective solutions for community cats and kittens. Through spay and neuter, caregiver support, education, winter shelter programs, and foster-to-adoption efforts, we reduce suffering, prevent overpopulation, and help friendly cats find safe, loving homes. Whether you’ve noticed outdoor cats nearby, are already caring for a colony, or simply want to help animals in your community, you’re not alone. We’re here with the knowledge, resources, and compassion to help you make a real difference—for cats and the communities they call home. Our Programs Our work is guided by five key programs that together create a compassionate, sustainable approach to community cat care: TNVRM in Action (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return-Manage), The Cat Cabin Program, Journey to Forever Foster & Adoption Program, The Food Pantry and The Education Initiative. Click on the pictures to learn more. TNVRM In Action Through our signature TNVRM in Action Program, community cats are humanely Trapped, Neutered (or Spayed), Vaccinated, and Returned to the outdoor homesthey already know and rely on. Cat Cabin Program The Neighborhood Cats Network’s Cat Cabin Program provides community cats with safe, insulated, and weatherproof cabins along with reliable feeding stations. Journey To Forever Foster & Adoption Program At Neighborhood Cats Network, most people know us for our work helping community cats survive and thrive. But there is another side of our mission that touches our hearts deeply: the kittens born in newly discovered colonies. Food Pantry Program Neighborhood Cats Network’s Food Pantry program supports qualified caregivers in Western New York who are experiencing financial hardship, as well as the many community cat colonies directly managed by NCN. Education Initiative Program The Neighborhood Cats Network’s Education Initiative is the heart of our outreach, empowering communities to care for free-roaming cats with compassion and knowledge. Our program equips both new and experienced caregivers with practical tools to support humane, sustainable management of community cat populations. You can help cats in need Neighborhood Cats Network is a volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with decades of experience in colony management. Your donations will help us continue our innovative, life-saving outreach on behalf of neighborhood cats in our community. Make A Donation Today

Piper Ambassador of the Tipped Ear Closed for Business: A Statement from Piper: Hi there. My name is Piper, and today I’d like to speak about something very personal. My left ear. Go ahead. Stare. That tiny notch? That exquisite little crescent? That, my friends, is my badge of FREEDOM. I wear my eartip the way a retired CEO wears a Rolex—subtle, expensive-looking, and stating I am no longer taking meetings. I am spayed, darling. Done. Finished. Closed for business. Retired from the kitten industry, effective immediately and retroactively forever. Do you have any idea what my life was like before? Any idea at all? Every spring arrived like a biological alarm clock I absolutely did not set. Hormones everywhere. Neighborhood toms popping out of bushes like unsolicited pop-up ads. Yowling. Posturing. Carrying on as if that was somehow charming. It was not charming, Gerald. You were never charming. And this eartip? Oh, this eartip announces to every cat within a four-block radius: She has been handled by professionals. She has been altered. She has been returned. And she is not accepting applications. It’s my Do Not Disturb sign. My Out of Office reply. My formal, notarized, laminated pink slip to the entire concept of reproductive spring fever. The wonderful humans at Neighborhood Cats Network trapped me, and yes, I was furious at the time. I filed several formal complaints via extended yowling—but they fixed me up, gave me this designer ear notch, and released me back into my territory like the sovereign ruler I clearly am. Now? I wake up every morning. I feel the spring breeze. I hear the birds. I stretch my magnificent spine and think: Ah. This is what peace feels like. So Gerald… kindly take your romantic ambitions elsewhere. This facility is closed and your application has been permanently denied… Back

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IN THE NEWS Neighborhood Cats Network Featured on News 10 NBC On Christmas morning — just like every day of the year — we were out feeding and caring for our community cats. Neighborhood Cats Network works 365 days a year to provide food, warm shelter, and TNR care to cats who depend on us, even in freezing temperatures. We’re grateful to Kristi Blake and the News 10 NBC team for documenting our story and helping shine a light on the importance of caring for community cats. To read the full story and watch the video click here . Neighborhood Cats Network Featured in Democrat and Chronicle Article We are pleased to share that Neighborhood Cats Network was recently featured in the Democrat and Chronicle in an article published on March 17, 2025. Titled “How the Neighborhood Cats Network is Helping WNY’s ‘Forgotten Felines’,” the piece has received overwhelming attention from community members and animal advocates alike. We are grateful to the D&C for shining a spotlight on our mission and the vital work being done. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our efforts—together, we’re making a difference. To read the full article, please click here .

Our Programs Our work is guided by five key programs that together create a compassionate, sustainable approach to community cat care: TNVRM in Action (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return-Manage), The Cat Cabin Program, Journey to Forever Foster & Adoption Program, The Food Pantry and The Education Initiative. Click on the pictures to learn more. TNVRM In Action Through our signature TNVRM in Action Program, community cats are humanely Trapped, Neutered (or Spayed), Vaccinated, and Returned to the outdoor homes they already know and rely on. Cat Cabin Program The Neighborhood Cats Network’s Cat Cabin Program provides community cats with safe, insulated, and weatherproof cabins along with reliable feeding stations. Journey To Forever Foster & Adoption Program At Neighborhood Cats Network, most people know us for our work helping community cats survive and thrive. But there is another side of our mission that touches our hearts deeply: the kittens born in newly discovered colonies. Food Pantry Program Neighborhood Cats Network’s Food Pantry program supports qualified caregivers in Western New York who are experiencing financial hardship, as well as the many community cat colonies directly managed by NCN. Education Initiative Program The Neighborhood Cats Network’s Education Initiative is the heart of our outreach, empowering communities to care for free-roaming cats with compassion and knowledge. Our program equips both new and experienced caregivers with practical tools to support humane, sustainable management of community cat populations.

Make a Donation ABOUT NCN About NCN Our Board Members Vinnie's Story Meet Our Community Cats The Story of Seven Cats WHAT WE DO Our Programs TNVRM Request Cabin Request Resources ADOPTIONS Meet our Adoptable Cats Adoption Event Locations Adoption Application Adoption Fee Payment Adoption Resources WAYS TO GIVE Ways To Give IN THE NEWS In The News Our Newsletters Testimonials HOW YOU CAN HELP How You Can Help Apply To Foster Apply To Volunteer Host a Food Drive CONTACT US Contact Us General Contact Information Neighborhood Cats Network, Inc. PO Box 263 Mendon, NY 14506 We invite you to learn more about our work and how you can get involved in our mission. Reach out to us with any questions you have. We’re here to help! 501(c)(3) Federal Tax ID on file 315.584.1374 info@neighborhoodcatsnetwork.org Adoption Questions adopt@neighborhoodcatsnetwork.org Foster Questions foster@neighborhoodcatsnetwork.org First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send Photography by Rich Paprocki www.richpphoto.com

Education Initiative Program The Neighborhood Cats Network’s Education Initiative is the heart of our outreach, empowering communities to care for free-roaming cats with compassion and knowledge. Our program equips both new and experienced caregivers with practical tools to support humane, sustainable management of community cat populations. Through engaging presentations and interactive workshops, we spark dialogue, deepen understanding, and provide actionable guidance on everything from TNVRM (Trap- Neuter-Vaccinate-Return-Manage) principles to safe trapping, daily and seasonal colony care, and preparing for kitten season or extreme weather. Our clear, practical educational materials—both printed and digital—make it easy for anyone to take what they learn and put it into action. By fostering awareness and hands-on skills, the initiative not only improves cat welfare and reduces overpopulation but also strengthens community bonds. Ultimately, we cultivate a network of informed, compassionate citizens ready to coexist with and care for community cats—creating a safer, healthier world for both humans and animals. Back

Tax Smart Giving We encourage you to consult with your financial or tax advisor to determine which giving option is best for your individual situation. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to Neighborhood Cats Network through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. A QCD allows you to support life-saving work for cats while potentially lowering your taxable income. Many donors use QCDs to satisfy their required minimum distribution while making a meaningful impact at the same time. We encourage you to speak with your financial or tax advisor to see if a QCD is right for you. Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) A donor-advised fund is a simple and flexible way to give to the causes you care about. If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to Neighborhood Cats Network at any time. Your gift helps provide food, medical care, spay/neuter services, and safe shelter for community cats and kittens. Your financial advisor can help you determine how a DAF fits into your overall charitable giving plan. Gifts of Appreciated Stock Donating appreciated stocks or securities is a powerful way to give. When you transfer stock directly to Neighborhood Cats Network, you may avoid paying capital gains tax and may be able to claim a charitable deduction for the full value of the gift. This allows your generosity to go further while supporting compassionate care for cats in our community. A financial or tax advisor can help you decide whether a gift of stock is the best option for you. Back

Foster Application Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster with Neighborhood Cats Network! Our foster caregivers play a vital role in saving lives by providing a safe, loving, temporary home for cats and kittens in need. Please complete this application to help us learn more about you and match you with the foster opportunities that best fit your home and experience. Applicant Information Full Name:* Address (include city, state, zip)* Phone* Email* Date of Birth* Driver's License Number & State:* Employment & Availability: Occupation:* Work Schedule & Flexibility: * Household Information: Who lives with you (include ages of household members)?* How will your household members be involved in fostering (if at all)?* Current Pets: Do you currently have pets? If yes, list species, breeds (if applicable), ages, and health status:* Veterinarian Name/Clinic and Phone:* Are all pets up to date on vaccinations and medical care?* Home Environment: Describe your home and where you plan to house the foster cats:* Are you open to a home visit from an NCN representative? Yes No Experience & Motivation: What experience do you have caring for cats? Have you fostered animals before? If yes, describe your experience. If no, what motivates you to start? How long are you able and willing to foster? What do you see as your responsibilities and role as a foster caregiver? Fostering Preferences: What types of cats or kittens are you open to fostering? (Check all that apply):* Adult cats Kittens (eating on their own) Mom cat with kittens Pregnant cat Bottle-fed kittens (neonates) Cats/kittens requiring medical care or recovery Shy or under-socialized cats/kittens Hospice or senior cats Other (please describe: Commitment & Expectations: NCN pays for all necessary supplies. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?* Yes No Are you willing and able to transport foster cats to veterinary appointments or arrange transport?* Yes No Do you agree to participate in a fostering training session with an NCN representative?* Yes No Acknowledgment: By signing below, I confirm that all the information provided is accurate and complete. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the NCN Foster Program. Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date Month Day Year Submit