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Washington Heights Cat Colony

Cat rescue in New York, NY

The Washington Heights Cat Colony (aka "WaHi Cats") is an all-volunteer, non-profit TNR (trap-neuter-return) group located in upper Manhattan. We are dedicated to humanely reducing the local feral cat population by using the TNR method; to educating the surrounding community about the benefits of TNR programs; to placing adoptable cats and kittens from cat colonies in homes where possible; and to maintaining the health and well-being of our neighborhood feral cat colonies by providing ongoing care (food, water, shelter, and medical treatment) for the feral, stray, and abandoned cats in our community.

The Washington Heights Cat Colony has been making a critical difference for feral cats in upper Manhattan since 2005, when we TNR'd our first colony. We became a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2008. Every year, we TNR (trap-neuter-return) hundreds of feral cats, and find forever homes and foster care for dozens of "friendlies." Everything we do is made possible by the generosity of our volunteers and donors.

Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for regular updates on our activities in the Heights, plus pictures of our latest rescues, adoptable cats, and TNR'd colonies.

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Adoptable pets at Washington Heights Cat Colony

We'll also keep you updated on Lionel's adoption status with email updates.
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Lionel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
New York, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Big Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Gracie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
New York, NY

Rescue FAQs

Upper Manhattan, Washington Heights, NYC

  • 1. Approve Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We care as much about the adopter being happy as we do the cat!!! We are a small group so are very careful with our adoption process to make sure everyone is happy.

Adoption application

https://www.wahicats.org/adoption-application-form

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Moo

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We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

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We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

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We'll also keep you updated on Abby's adoption status with email updates.
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Abby

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We'll also keep you updated on Juno's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
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