NEIGHBORHOOD CATS INC

What NEIGHBORHOOD CATS INC does

Neighborhood Cats Inc is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 2000 and headquartered at 244 Fifth Avenue, New York, dedicated to improving the lives of feral and stray (community) cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) education, training, and direct service programs. The organization operates two principal geographic hubs — New York City and the Hawaiian island of Maui — and has documented advisory/programmatic reach into Australia, Indonesia, and Kenya. Core products include the TNR Certification Workshop and Advanced Webinars (delivered online via Community Cats Central for a $10 fee, with most advanced content free), the Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook, a co-authored Return-to-Field Handbook with Alley Cat Advocates and Humane World for Animals, and the Community TNR: Tactics & Tools reference authored by National Programs Director Bryan Kortis. NYC-specific operational services include Trap Banks (free equipment loans across Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island through channel partners), the SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program) covering up to 100% of spay/neuter costs for certified trappers, and the Cat Stats NYC password-protected colony database.

The organization co-designed a proprietary line of TNR traps and equipment with Tomahawk Live Trap (Gravity Trap GT606, Drop Trap DT1, Cat Trap 606NC, Trap Dividers TD12NC, Feral Cat Den 721) commercially sold via livetrap.com. Revenue mechanics are nonprofit-donation-driven: primary inflows are individual donations processed through donate.neighborhoodcats.org, grants (including support from the Community Cats Podcast for SNAP), and nominal workshop registration fees ($10). There is no disclosed annual revenue, no funding rounds (equity or debt), no subsidiaries, and no parent company. Operating geographies span North America (USA), Oceania (Australia), Southeast Asia (Indonesia), and East Africa (Kenya). Strategic partnerships include ASPCA, Humane World for Animals, PetSmart Charities (historical employer of leadership), Maui Humane Society (Lahaina wildfire response), Tomahawk Live Trap, Community Cats Central, and Community Cats Podcast. Notable operational outcomes include coordinating the rescue of 600+ cats from the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire over six months with a 95% live placement rate.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: the organization builds a network of TNR-certified volunteers who practice TNR independently, augmented by trap banks for free equipment loans and direct SNAP funding. Marketing channels are predominantly organic social (Facebook, Instagram), educational video (Vimeo), email newsletters, and webinars through Community Cats Central. Distribution is primarily through direct community engagement, online learning platforms, YouTube, and partner-operated trap bank locations. The organization does not sell physical products directly but facilitates equipment access through partnerships and generates modest revenue via branded trap co-design with Tomahawk.

Name

NEIGHBORHOOD CATS INC

Legal name

Neighborhood Cats

Website

https://neighborhoodcats.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neighborhood Cats is a New York-based nonprofit (founded 2000) that educates and equips volunteers and caretakers to practice Trap-Neuter-Return for community cats across NYC, Maui, and internationally, offering TNR certification, free trap lending, SNAP spay/neuter funding, and disaster response coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Trap-neuter-return programs
• Feral cat management
• Spay neuter assistance
• Community cat care

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Primary revenue stream from individual donations to support the organization's mission of improving lives of feral and stray cats and supporting caretakers.
2. Workshop Fees: TNR certification workshops are offered for a $10 registration fee. Some advanced webinars are free while others have a $10 fee.
3. Grants: The organization receives grant support, including from the Community Cats Podcast for SNAP program funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neighborhood Cats is a nonprofit organization that trains and supports volunteers and caretakers to practice Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral and stray cats. It delivers TNR certification workshops and advanced webinars, provides free trap and equipment loans through trap banks in NYC, and funds up to 100% of spay/neuter costs through the SNAP program for NYC-certified trappers.

Product overview

Neighborhood Cats Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) education and community cat welfare rather than a traditional software product company. The organization offers a portfolio of educational resources (TNR Handbook, Return-to-Field Handbook, Community TNR: Tactics and Tools), training programs (TNR Certification Workshop, Advanced Webinars), and practical tools (Cat Stats NYC colony database). In NYC specifically, they provide equipment lending through Trap Banks and financial assistance via SNAP for spay/neuter services. The organization also co-designed a line of traps and equipment with Tomahawk Live Trap (Gravity Trap GT606, Drop Trap DT1, Cat Trap 606NC, Feral Cat Den), sold through livetrap.com. Core offerings center on teaching TNR methodology, providing hands-on resources for colony caretakers, and supporting the TNR-certified community through workshops, webinars, and an online discussion group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TNR Certification Workshop Online certification workshop hosted by Community Cats Central teaching best practices for trapping, feeding, shelter, and community outreach for Trap-Neuter-Return. The 2.5-hour workshop includes extensive handouts, video of actual projects, a Certificate of Attendance, and access to NYC discount services for certified participants.
• Advanced Webinars Series of advanced trainings on TNR topics including colony caretaking tips and tricks, hard-to-catch cats, targeted TNR, and program management. Available live and on-demand through Community Cats Central; some sessions are free and others have a $10 fee.
• Trap Banks Free equipment loan program for TNR-certified individuals in NYC offering box traps, drop traps, trap dividers, cages, feral cat dens, and tables at multiple Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island locations operated through partners including Bronx Tails, My Natural Pet, and ASPCA.
• SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program) Funding program for NYC-certified trappers and caretakers not affiliated with nonprofits that covers up to 100% of spay/neuter costs at discount veterinary clinics, including rabies vaccine and eartip for community cats in NYC.
• Cat Stats NYC Online colony database administered by Neighborhood Cats for tracking community cat colonies throughout NYC's five boroughs, providing password-protected caretaker accounts with confidential colony data and management tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% live placement rate for 600+ cats rescued from Lahaina wildfire
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Tomahawk Live TrapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-designed traps and equipment specifically for community cats and TNR trappers using 25 years of hands-on experience. Products include Neighborhood Cats Gravity Trap (Model GT606), Neighborhood Cats Cat Trap (Model 606NC), Neighborhood Cats Drop Trap (Model DT1), Trap Dividers (Model TD12NC), and Neighborhood Cats Den (Model 721).
• Community Cats CentralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to present TNR certification workshops and advanced trainings to a global audience. Community Cats Central hosts the online learning platform for workshops, both live and on-demand. The platform also offers grant writing training and other educational resources.
• Community Cats PodcastflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous supporter of the SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program) which funds up to 100% of spay/neuter costs for community cats in NYC. The podcast also helps promote workshops and educational content to their audience.
• ASPCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPCA provides the Community Cat Protocols guide for best medical and management practices at spay/neuter clinics. ASPCA also operates a trap bank at their Brooklyn location (464 New Lots Ave) for TNR equipment rentals to individuals with ASPCA Rescuer accounts.
• Humane World for AnimalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored The Return-to-Field Handbook with Alley Cat Advocates and Humane World for Animals. The handbook covers all steps of implementing a Return-to-Field program and was updated in 2026. Also co-authored Managing Community Cats: A Guide for Municipal Leaders.
• Bronx TailsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrap bank partner in the Bronx providing free trap loans to TNR-certified individuals by appointment.
• My Natural PetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrap bank partner in Brooklyn (Bay Ridge) providing free trap loans by appointment during business hours.
• Maui Humane SocietyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire, Maui Humane Society requested Neighborhood Cats' assistance. NC coordinated the rescue of over 600 cats over six months, developing a program that resulted in 95% live placement rate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: Large national animal welfare organization that publishes Community Cat Protocols and operates a Brooklyn trap bank partnered with Neighborhood Cats. Comparable as a broader animal welfare incumbent that overlaps on community cat programs and funding.
• Humane World for Animals: Major animal welfare organization that co-authored the Return-to-Field Handbook and Managing Community Cats guide with Neighborhood Cats. Comparable as a co-author and broad-incumbent peer working on municipal TNR policy.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Large national animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries and running community cat programs across multiple states. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping TNR advocacy and shelter partnerships.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Animal welfare grantmaker that previously employed NC's National Programs Director Bryan Kortis. Comparable as a financial partner and ecosystem enabler funding large-scale TNR projects that NC's training supports.
• Tomahawk Live Trap: Live trap manufacturer that co-designed and commercializes Neighborhood Cats' branded TNR equipment line. Comparable as a strategic equipment partner enabling NC's hands-on training methodology.

Direct peers

• Alley Cat Allies: National advocacy nonprofit dedicated to TNR and community cat protection. Co-author with Neighborhood Cats of the Return-to-Field Handbook and a peer in mission, methodology, and federal policy advocacy.
• Feral Cat Coalition: San Diego-based nonprofit providing spay/neuter and TNR services for feral cats, where board member Dr. Lisa Labrecque previously served as Medical Director. Comparable as a regional TNR service peer with aligned clinical and volunteer-led approach.
• Community Cats Central: Online learning platform that hosts Neighborhood Cats' TNR certification workshops and advanced webinars. Directly comparable as a TNR education delivery channel targeting the same volunteer and caretaker audience.

Regional players

• Maui Humane Society: Hawaii-based animal welfare organization that requested Neighborhood Cats' help for the Lahaina wildfire response. Comparable as a regional shelter operator collaborating on community cat rescue and TNR program execution.
• Hawaiian Humane Society: Oahu-based animal welfare organization where board member Dr. Lisa Labrecque serves as Chief Veterinarian. Comparable as a Hawaii-focused peer working on community cat programs and spay/neuter services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/channels/neighborhoodcats
• Facebookfacebook.com/204567436225064
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbrhoodcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighborhood-cats-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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