Our Mission
NY Cat Warriors is an all-volunteer animal rescue organization in New York City, founded and run by five New York City women of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Our mission is to assist NYC street cats that are abandoned and homeless, often in danger, disabled, and abused, with the ultimate objective to place them in loving forever homes. With assistance from dedicated, loving fosters in NYC, we are able to help over one hundred cats per year. When our rescues are ready, we reach out to shelters such as Bideawee and KittyKind NYC to find loving, permanent homes for them.
We are also committed to trap-neuter-return (TNR) to relieve overpopulation and suffering among feral cats in NYC. We facilitate spays and neuters through veterinary clinics and raise awareness and acceptance of TNR in local communities by educating people about the benefits of neutering for both pets and feral colonies. Our efforts are facilitated by compassionate NYC veterinarians to provide us with low cost services.
NY Cat Warriors is both a new and old operation. Although we were incorporated in 2022, our core operation has been around for years. Our President, Martha Montgomery, has engaged in TNR and rescue work in New York City for many years. She did so at her own expense and on her own time, while some close friends supported her work with ad hoc donations. In recent years, however, Martha’s rescue work has grown exponentially. Much of the growth is due to pandemic-related issues such as the lack of spay, neuter, and rescue services. The resulting neglect of street animals has inevitably led to alarming levels of over-population, abuse, and disability in street cats. We realized that individual efforts in the field and personal resources were inadequate to meet the demands of the moment. And so, NY Cat Warriors was born to provide stability and infrastructure to Martha’s ongoing rescue operations. Our core organization is made up of four women who volunteer their spare time to do everything from trapping feral cats and rescuing pregnant mama cats to keeping the books, managing our foster program, and engaging in outreach to local communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on individual and corporate donations of funds, goods, and services to sustain our work.
NY State Rescue Registration #483
Adopt a Rescue Kitty
Below are some of our cats and kittens available for adoption. If you are intrested in becoming a pet parent to one of our kitties, please fill out the application at the link below and contact us with any questions. You can also visit our Facebook and Instagram for up to date news on our rescues.
Adoption Application
Scout
Little Scout was rescued in Queens last month. She is a tiny fighter with mild CH, which means sometimes she’s a little wobbly on her feet. She sure doesn’t let that stop her, though! She has an excellent prognosis and will need to see the vet more often than other kitties. Check our social media for videos of Scout in action!
Maya
One of four 5-6 month old siblings recently rescued from an abandoned house on Macon Street and looking for a loving home, Maya is a spayed female kitten who is very gentle and sweet. Because the siblings have been living outside on their own for a few months, they are a bit skittish. However, with a little patience and a lot of love, they show how sweet, curious, and loving they are. They like to be held and they are crazy about treats!
Lucy
One of four 5-6 month old siblings recently rescued from an abandoned house on Macon Street and looking for a loving home, Lucy is a spayed female kitten who is very gentle and sweet. Because the siblings have been living outside on their own for a few months, they are a bit skittish. However, with a little patience and a lot of love, they show how sweet, curious, and loving they are. They like to be held and they are crazy about treats!
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Fostering saves lives!
It cannot be overstated how important fosters are for the work we do. They allow us to rescue more animals and give them the socialization and individualized attention they need. By becoming a foster you would greatly impact the life of a cat while they become ready to find a permanent home. If you have what it takes to be a hero for a cat in need, please fill out our online Foster Application at the link below.
APPLY TO FOSTEROur Awesome Team
We are an all-female, all-volunteer organization.
Martha Montgomery
President
Jet Auer de Saram
Secretary
Mare Spaulding
Treasurer
Tara Simoncic
Vice President
Bailey
Chief Biscuit Maker
RumChata
Head of Purrrrsonnel
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