Prevent-A-Litter (PAL) Program

Prevent A Litter (P.A.L.) Program

🚨 Urgent Announcement from Tender Loving Cats 🚨

We’re heartbroken to share that our Prevent-A-Litter (PAL) spay/neuter program is currently out of funds and must be temporarily suspended. 💔

We haven’t had to make this decision in years—but with donations at a historic low, no active TNR program in Islip Township, and Babylon Township’s program on hold, we simply don’t have the resources to continue right now.

This kitten season has been one of the most overwhelming we’ve ever seen. There are more cats and kittens in need across Long Island than we can possibly reach—but we are still doing all we can.

What You Can Do:

🐾 If you can donate, even a small amount, you can help us restart this lifesaving program.

Spay/neuter costs $125+ per cat or kitten, depending on what’s needed—every dollar helps cover these costs.

🐾 If you can obtain a town voucher, you may still qualify for trapping assistance. These can help offset costs, and we can advise you on next steps.

🐾 Willing to pay out-of-pocket? You may still apply for PAL. We’ll do our best to help coordinate spay/neuter, but availability is limited.

🐾 Friendly kittens under 12 weeks old will not be spayed/neutered and released—we require a foster plan if you are requesting trapping help. No kittens this young or social should be put back outside.

🐾 Suffering cats (injured, sick, or in distress): we always try to help if a trapper is available. Please reach out—we’ll do everything we can.

🙏 Thank you for your continued compassion and support. We’re fighting for them—but we can’t do it alone.

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and Spay/Neuter is by far the most effect and humane way to address the feral cat epidemic facing Long Island, NY. Feral cats are not indigenous to our area therefore this epidemic starts with owned pets. By spaying just one female cat we will have prevented upwards of 370,092 cats in only 7 years. It is difficult to put a number as to how many feral cats reside on Long Island, it is fair to say that sheer volume of feral cats on Long Island is overwhelming and we are in a state of crisis. It is incredibly difficult to keep up with the calls that come in daily from those needing help placing cats & kittens found in their backyards or on the streets of Long Island, NY.

The Prevent A Litter (P.A.L) program by Tender Loving Cats, Inc, aims to provide a low-cost spay/neuter for feral cats as well as pet adult cats owned by individuals who qualify based on income residing on Long Island, NY. In an attempt to curb the numbers of homeless cats & kittens born on Long Island’s streets every year, individuals who qualify will pay $25 of the $85-$125 spay/neuter per cat/kitten at the local participating veterinarians below. Tender Loving Cats, Inc. pays the rest of the amount per cat/kitten(s). This is made possible by donations, grants and fundraising events.

Submit the application below to potentially receive low-cost $25 spay/neuter authorization and request trapping help if it’s available. Please note: THIS IS NOT A VOUCHER PROGRAM. We will evaluate each situation as a whole and ensure an entire colony can be helped before we decide if you’re eligible for this $25 low-cost spay/neuter program.

Before trapping any feral cat please read & follow our trapping information and instructions. Tender Loving Cats. Inc. (TLC) rents humane animal traps to the public for a refundable $65 deposit. We offer one-on-one TNR training when you rent a trap from TLC. Trapping feral cats is one of the easiest things to do as long as you have the will, you have a way. Contact us to rent a humane animal trap.
Complete the application below to qualify for the PAL Program. Questions and/or supporting documents can be sent to [email protected]

Please consider making any donation possible to keep this program running.

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If your having trouble submitting our online PAL Application you can download the pdf version below then email the completed copy to [email protected] or print and fax to (866) 458-8228 (ILUVCATS)