I’m part of a Brooklyn neighborhood listserv called Bococa Parents. It’s come in handy for buying and selling baby swag and for getting information relevant to the community that is not always child-related. Unless I have time to read the posts, I normally delete the emails. But a couple of months back, I was happy to come across a post from a mom in search of help for low-cost vaccines and spay surgery for a kitten they took in off the streets.
The sweetest kitten came to our door last week and after searching it appears to
not have anyone looking for her. We are happy to take her in, she has quickly
become a part of the family.I am looking for advice on any inexpensive/free (but good) options for vaccines,
tests, spay, etc. I am recently unemployed and “kitty” wasn’t in the budget. We
will of course make it work but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions,
especially in Brooklyn. I know ASPCA is an option but wanted to see if there was
something closer.-KF
I let her know that I could help through my animal rescue organization and she was blown away. I was blown away! It’s not everyday a kitty off the streets gets a home, and that that home wants to do the responsible thing.
Goggle (her three year old named her) was spayed at our vet last month in Brooklyn using a Muffins Certificate (a low cost spay/neuter certificate program). Goggle’s human also got her the shots she needed and had her microchipped. The rescue paid for Goggle’s expenses at the discounted rate we get from our vet and was reimbursed every last penny of it.
Working in animal rescue and being part of a community that networks dozens of homeless animals on a daily basis, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear stories about people who do the right thing by their pets. I am happy for this family, but I am thrilled for Goggle!
Goggle takes in her youngest human sibling.