named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Services
Facilitates adoptions for cats, dogs, and small animals, including medical care, microchipping, and lifelong support
Barn Cat Initiative
Places feral cats in outdoor working homes on farms or warehouses for natural rodent control; includes full medical care, transportation, and acclimation support
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued animals; all supplies and medical care are covered by the organization
Kitten Therapy Events
Hosts therapeutic events where the public interacts with socialized kittens to reduce stress and promote adoption awareness
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
Humanely traps, neuters, vaccinates, and returns feral cats to their colonies to control overpopulation and improve community cat welfare
Transport Program
Volunteer-driven transport of animals between shelters, fosters, vets, and rescue partners to ensure safe and timely care
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Animal adoption programPlaces rescued animals into permanent adoptive homes, providing spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping when supplies allow, and post-adoption support. Successfully placed over 4,115 animals since 2018, including senior animals like 13-year-old Luna in 2024.
- Daily care and monitoring of rescue animalsProvides daily feeding, litter box maintenance, medication administration, and cleaning for animals in care. Monitors health through observation of eating habits, litter box usage, and symptoms at adoption condos and other locations.
- Foster care program for rescued animalsOperates a foster care program where rescued animals are temporarily housed in private homes or volunteer-supervised settings for periods ranging from days to months, with full provision of supplies and medical care.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 2 activities
- Barn cat relocation programPlaces feral cats in rural settings such as farms or warehouses for natural pest control, providing spay/neuter, vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, transportation, acclimation crates, and medical and logistical support prior to placement. Successfully relocated cats like Carla from NYC to a ranch in Massachusetts in 2017.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral catsImplements a TNR program involving the trapping, sterilization, vaccination, and return of feral cats to their outdoor environments, with assistance offered to the public for trapping upon request.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Fundraising and donor engagementConducts fundraising campaigns, places donation jars in businesses, and secures corporate partnerships to support the care of over 400 cats annually.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Kitten therapy and adoption eventsHosts supervised kitten therapy events featuring sociable, health-checked kittens, offering interactive play sessions with toys and facilitating on-site adoption applications. Also conducts educational workshops on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Remote volunteer and administrative supportEngages remote volunteers in administrative, marketing, social media, branding, and grant writing tasks to support organizational operations.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured, and homeless animalsRescues cats, dogs, and other small animals from the streets of New York City, neglect situations, owner surrenders, and overcrowded environments, with a focus on those in urgent or critical condition. Provides high-quality veterinary care, rehabilitation, and medical treatment including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and FeLV/FIV testing.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Transportation and logistics for animal rescueTransports animals safely between shelters, foster homes, veterinary appointments, and partner locations to support medical care, adoption, and relocation efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.43M
Contributions & grants$1.31M92%
Program service revenue$107K7%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.55M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$242K
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$404K
Cash$40K
Investments$66K
Liabilities$362K
Net assets$41K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -44.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEAGAN LICARI | PRESIDENT | 70 | $27K |
| BARBARA MYSKOWSKY | VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 40 | $6K |
board members · 9
- ALBERT DOMM — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE DOMM — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAIRE SILBERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR CAROL NOVOTNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- GLORIA PITAGORSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA STEELE — SECRETARY
- LAURA MCAVOY — BOARD MEMBER
- PAULA AVENI — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN PACHT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Alley Cat Allies Partner — References and cites Alley Cat Allies as a source for TNR information and fact sheets.
- Carla’s Owners Partner — Adopted and provided a permanent outdoor home for Carla, a barn cat relocated from NYC.
- Greg Partner — Photographer who contributed imagery for animal profiles.
- IRS Government — Relies on IRS classification of cryptocurrency as property for tax purposes to facilitate tax-efficient donations.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with unnamed partner organizations or individuals for animal rescue and foster care.
- Petco Partner — Hosts adoption condo locations where PUPPY KITTY NY CITY INC volunteers care for cats.
- city shelters Partner — Collaborates with overwhelmed city shelters to take in cats and kittens who would otherwise be at risk due to overcrowding.
- skilled veterinarians Partner — Collaborates with veterinarians to deliver medical treatment and rehabilitation for rescued animals.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Adoption Matching for Long-Term Placement Success 89 orgsmethodology: comprehensive adoption matchingBy using a thorough application process, lifestyle assessment, and deliberate placement timeline—including foster coordination and meet-and-greets—we increase the likelihood of successful long-term adoptions because thoughtful matching reduces returns and supports stable homes for traumatized animals.shared approach: Adoption-Centered Rescue Cycle →
- Mutual Well-Being Through Animal-Human Therapeutic Connection 89 orgsmethodology: mutual-wellbeing modelBy facilitating emotional engagement between humans and rescued kittens, we simultaneously support human mental health and animal adoption outcomes because therapeutic interactions reduce stress and loneliness in people while creating compassionate connections that often lead to permanent adoptions.shared approach: Adoption-Centered Rescue Cycle →
- Trap-Neuter-Return for Humane Population Control 54 orgsmethodology: TNRBy humanely trapping, neutering, vaccinating, and returning stray and feral cats to their colonies, we reduce overpopulation and improve community and cat well-being because this approach stops reproduction, prevents disease, and avoids the cycle of lethal control.shared approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) →
- Foster-Based and Facility Model for High-Need Animal Rescue 50 orgsmethodology: foster-partnered shelter modelBy combining a physical facility with a network of foster homes, we rescue cats and kittens at risk of euthanasia in overcrowded shelters and ensure permanent placement because this model provides individualized care, medical recovery time, and behavioral acclimation in home-like environments.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →
- Pair-Based Placement for Feral Cat Well-Being 50 orgsmethodology: pair_based_acclimationBy placing unsocialized feral cats in pairs into outdoor working roles, we improve psychological security and acclimation success because companionship reduces stress and supports adaptation to new environments, offering a humane alternative to euthanasia.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →