Testimonials

Hear from members of our community about cats that GNHCP has been able to assist.

 Pamela (Orange’s Parent)

“ We cannot thank The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. enough for their assistance in our journey with our newly housed cat, Orange. We were New Haven residents for 15+ years and were feeding feral cats in our neighborhood. Fast-forward seven years, and due to job opportunities we were moving out of state. Many of the feral cats came and went, but one particular cat, Orange, had become a regular. We had allowed her to become dependent on us, feeding her at least twice a day, offering her treats, her choice of heated houses during the colder months, and arranging for substitute feeders when we were going to be away. 

We were never able to pet Orange, but she basically became our outdoor cat, meowing at our door when she wanted something, and over time letting us at least get a little closer to her. We couldn't abandon her but did not have a suitable arrangement in her familiar neighborhood, so we decided to trap her and bring her with us on our adventure to Arkansas, where we hope she will be a safe indoor cat, and hopefully cohabitate with our other indoor cat, also a rescue.

We could not have been successful in our plans without GNHCP’s support. We had set up a trap but Orange had outwitted us, stepping over the sensor plate to eat the food. We contacted GNHCP who provided guidance on trap-training and the next steps of getting her to our veterinarian to make sure we had a healthy-enough cat to continue with our plans without risk to ourselves or our other cat. 

The plan worked; we were able to trap her, arrange for a same day vet visit and bring her home that afternoon. GNHCP also provided guidelines/advice in terms of next steps prior to our move. 

In addition to the moral support and experienced advice, GNHCP also gave us a large carrier for Orange, one where we could have food, water AND a litter box for our two-day drive, and one night hotel stay. They provided the carrier with enough lead time that we were able to introduce it to Orange in our house, and by the day of our departure, she was using it like a house, with just one entry/exit access, so that morning, we simply had to close the door, and we had her safe and sound for the trip. 

Once we arrived in Arkansas, we made arrangements to donate the carrier to another cat rescue near our new home, so that someone else and another cat(s) may make use of it as we did. Worrying about Orange was one of the biggest hurdles we had regarding our move, not packing up after 15 years nor moving 1500 miles away, but GNHCP held our hands in a caring, helpful manner, assuring us that we were taking the correct steps and doing the right thing. We honestly could not have accomplished this without their help.

I cannot say enough good things about this organization, and if we were still local, both my husband and myself would be offering our time to assist them in any way that would be helpful to them.”

Ann (Mickey’s Parent)