GNHCP: Celebrating 30 Years
We’ve Moved! GNHCP Has a New Home
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our extended GNHCP family: The Greater New Haven Cat Project has moved to a new home as of Fall 20205!
We moved to1874 Middletown Avenue in Northford, CT—a beautiful building with a pavilion, a parking lot, and a nice yard.
This long-awaited move marks an incredible milestone for our small but mighty organization. It gives us room to deepen our impact, better care for the cats who need us most, and create new opportunities for community engagement in the future.
While we’ve completed the move, there are still plenty of needs in the space to make it truly our own. Please check out our Go Fund Me Page to help us with funds to improve the space and get supplies to keep the space tidy, clean, and cat-friendly.
You can also purchase items for the Center directly from our Amazon Wishlist or our Chewy Wishlist
Our Mission
We are dedicated to improving the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats
The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. (GNHCP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats in the Greater New Haven area of Connecticut.
To accomplish this goal, we are active in the following areas:
Trap/neuter/return (TNR) of feral cats
Hosting educational workshops and providing information/resources related to caring for outdoor cats
Responding to telephone calls for spay/neuter and TNR assistance
Caring for our foster cats
Promoting responsible pet ownership
Writing grants to fund our spay/neuter and TNR programs
Upcoming Events
GNHCP's 2025 Annual Summary
Our cumulative spay/neuter statistics since the organization began in 1996
Between 1996 and 2025 GNHCP has assisted a total of 13,736 cats! 55% of those (7,500) were tame, and the remaining 45% (6,073) were feral. We helped people in 84 different towns, with New Haven representing the location with the largest number of cats assisted (7,127). GNHCP aspires to reach all members of the Greater New Haven community, with our main emphasis being on those who live in neighborhoods with a high number of low-income and transient residents.
Trap Neuter & Return (TNR)
The mission of GNHCP is to seek to end the suffering of feral, stray and abandoned cats through the practice of trap/neuter/return (TNR) but also to educate our community ethically about the importance of animal welfare.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
GNHCP offers low-cost spay/neuter services for tame cats.
Adopt a Feline Friend
If you're looking for a new feline friend to brighten up your life, we have many cats in foster care who would love to share your home.
Current Sponsored Fosters
CAN’T Adopt? SPONSOR A FOSTER!
Allergic to cats? Can't have your own where you live? You can still get your "cat fix" via our virtual sponsorship program. For a $150 donation, you can sponsor a GNHCP cat of your choosing for one year. You'll receive:
An official framed certificate & thank you letter in the mail
Emailed quarterly updates about your cat's progress (& lots of cute photos)
Your support goes towards the care of your sponsored cat, as well as the other GNHCP fosters. It's the purr-fect way to support a cat in need, even if you're unable to bring them home yourself. Plus, you’ll receive a "happy at home" follow-up once they find their furever home.
To sponsor a cat, follow the link below & include their name in the "Description Field" when you check out.
Additional Resources
Learn more about about these topics on our Resources page:
Feral Cats and TNR
Children’s Educational Materials and Activities
Cat Owner Resources
More Animal Rescues
Animals and the Law
Newsletter
CATmatters newsletter
Our Fall 2025 Newsletter is here!
Read the Full Newsletter and Find Past Issues By Clicking Here
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“We cannot thank The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. enough for their assistance in our journey with our newly housed cat, Orange.”
“They [GNHCP} really do a wonderful job with cats and for those of us who care about them. I am happy to support their work and to continue to advocate on their behalf.”
“If it hadn’t been for the help of Cheryl and The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Francis may not have survived his injuries let alone would he have the opportunity to know love and warmth. ”
“Feral and stray cats have a distinct advantage at living longer and more successfully when an initial intervention by GNHCP is made. ”
GNHCP Vegetarian Menu Policy
GNHCP is an Animal Place's Food for Thought Program policy leader. We are dedicated to improving the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats. Since we love and respect all animals, we serve exclusively vegetarian food at all our sponsored events.
Learn more about Animal Place's Food for Thought Program here.