HELP BUILD BROOKLYN’S FIRST AFFORDABLE SPAY NEUTER CLINIC
By bringing accessible veterinary care to Brooklyn cat owners and rescue volunteers, you can save thousands of lives - for years to come.
CATS, RESCUERS AND SHELTERS ARE IN TROUBLE.
Thousands of cats are fighting to survive outdoors. Many don’t make it past their first few months.
Rescue groups are overwhelmed with help requests and huge medical bills. And shelters have been overflowing for decades.
BUT THOSE ARE JUST SYMPTOMS.
"The vast majority of kittens in the US are born outdoors to community cats; without spaying and neutering these free-roaming felines, we will never be able to save the lives of every kitten in need. The Flatbush Cats clinic will provide vital services that address the kitten crisis at its root.”
— Hannah Shaw aka “kitten lady”
Humane educator, bestselling author, kitten rescuer, and the Founder of Orphan Kitten Club
The Real Problem
50% of US Pet Households Can No Longer Afford a Basic Vet Visit
WHEN FAMILIES CAN’T ACCESS VET CARE, THEIR PETS SUFFER.
The need in NYC is massive: 170,000+ additional spay neuter (S/N) appointments are needed every year.
The result: thousands of kittens are born outside every year.
WITHOUT MORE ACCESS, WE can’t HELP MORE CATS
Rescuers can’t access the S/N appointments they need to fix the cats in their community - which is key to controlling overpopulation - and shelters have been at capacity for decades.
The result: We can’t save them all. Some estimate that there are as many as 500,000 cats on the streets of NYC!
“Financial barriers are the #1 reason why families don’t seek out care for their cats. Basic care can be a barrier for pet guardians who otherwise have a strong and loving bond with their pets. This program is so desperately needed and could be a game-changing model!”
— JAckson galaxy, aka “the cat daddy”
WORLD FAMOUS FELINE BEHAVIORIST, BESTSELLING AUTHOR
WE can solve this with your help
We imagined a day when no cats suffered on the street or waited around in cages. To break this cycle for good and make a real lifesaving impact, we need to ensure that every pet lover has affordable access to quality spay neuter and veterinary wellness services.
Increased Spay Neuter
More feral and free-roaming community cats are fixed.
Fewer Kittens
As cat owners access affordable vet services, fewer kittens are born outside.
Lower Population Size
These combined efforts begin to reduce the number of cats outside.
Help Shelters
Given the rate at which cats reproduce, we’ll slow the intake rate at shelters across the city.
Save Lives
By helping reduce the need for euthanasia, our impact on the overpopulation crisis over the next decade will be enormous.
IT’S TIME TO DO SOMETHING BIG
Today, you can help build Brooklyn’s first accessible and affordable clinic to serve pet owners in the community and rescuers across the city. This clinic will provide 7,500+ high-quality spay neuter surgeries and thousands of vet wellness services every year, addressing the root of the crisis.
With your help we will ALSO:
Bring more equity to animal welfare
We all love our pets, and we all deserve the love and companionship they offer.
A problem this large can only be solved through collaboration with the animal welfare community and the neighbors we serve. The lack of accessible, affordable services impacts our friends, family, and neighbors - and disproportionately affects people due to their race, ethnicity, and poverty level of their neighborhood.
DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CARE
Our clinic will set the bar for rigorous standards of care.
We are incorporating best-in-class veterinary protocols and collaborating with industry experts, both locally and nationally, on our clinic design and processes.
YOUR GENERosity TODAY will change everything
It’s your chance to bring equity to animal welfare, putting people and their pets at the center. Giving every cat the life they deserve - and every family the chance to enjoy the love and companionship that our cats provide.
Flatbush Cat’s leading donor group, Catalysts of Change, provide transformational philanthropic support.
Catalysts of Change members enjoy special recognition and opportunities, including inclusion on our dynamic donor wall and exclusive special events with Flatbush Cats.
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HOW TO DONATE
We Have a Variety of Options to Make Your Generous Gift
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You can make the check out to Flatbush Cats, Inc and send to: Flatbush Cats, 263 E 23rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226.
Our Federal tax EIN number is 82-4466710
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You can use this link to easily process ACH transactions, or via debit card.
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Matching gifts can be an incredible catalyst to inspire the community to new levels of generosity. This type of major giving is used to incentivize the community to “match” or “unlock” your gift, effectively doubling your impact.
For more information about providing a matching gift, please contact lee@flatbushcats.org or call 607-242-3015
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Lasting change requires ongoing support. Recurring donors are the heartbeat of our mission to end the cat overpopulation crisis by being with us every step of the way, each and every day. To become a sustaining member, please use this link.
Company matching is another great way to maximize your impact. Many companies offer matching gifts for donations made by their employees. Please check with your payroll administrator to find out if they offer this.
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Donating your stock, bond, or mutual fund to Flatbush Cats is a rewarding and effective way to invest in ending the cat overpopulation crisis, while also passing on possible tax benefits back to you. Our broker is Vanguard and the Service DTC number is 0062.
Donations of crypto like BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, DOGE, or DOT are a great way to support our mission, as you may not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and may deduct the value of your donated cryptocurrency from your taxes (please consult an experienced tax professional).
If you would like to support Flatbush Cats with a gift of securities or cryptocurrency, please contact hannah@flatbushcats.org or call 269-501-3705.
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Your generous support can be a part of your enduring legacy, empowering us to keep fighting for change as long as we are needed. Because you share our commitment to solving the cat overpopulation crisis and providing affordable, accessible veterinary care to all pet owners, please consider including Flatbush Cats in your estate plans or distributions through your DAF. It could be the most impactful gift you make for animals.
For more information about Planned Giving or DAFs, please contact hannah@flatbushcats.org or call 269-501-3705.
Financial barriers are the #1 reason why families don’t seek out care for their pets. Basic care can be a barrier for pet guardians who otherwise have a strong and loving bond with their pets, and this program is an important step in breaking down this barrier."
- Mikel Delgado, Ph.D. Animal Behaviorist
“I have worked in the veterinary spay/neuter field for over 20 years, and I can attest to the overwhelming need for more spay/neuter appointments in Brooklyn. This was the case before COVID, now the situation is even more dire. More appointments will mean less cats on the street, and can also mean surrender prevention for many low income residents.”
