Catfixerny Rescue

06/13/2025

🚨 Rescue Update 🚨

We rescued an emaciated female cat who had been trapped inside the compactor room at Stop & Shop near Beach 116th St. 💔

Thanks to quick action and compassion, she’s now safe, warm, and receiving the care she desperately needs. 🐾❤️

Please remember to support your local animal rescue organizations we’re out there every day saving lives like hers.



Catfixerny Rescue
Paws Without Borders

06/09/2025

TNR is Desperately Needed in Our Community!
Here’s How You Can Help

As a local cat rescuer, I’m overwhelmed with the number of requests I receive for help with TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). And I know I’m not alone. Many of my fellow community cat advocates are feeling the same way. The need is just too great for a few rescuers to handle alone.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be part of a rescue organization to make a difference. Anyone in the community can get involved and the more people who step up, the more lives we can save.

What is TNR and Why Is It So Important?
TNR is a humane and effective way to manage and reduce the free-roaming cat population. It involves humanely trapping feral cats, getting them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and then returning them to their outdoor homes. This stops the cycle of reproduction and helps reduce the number of kittens born on the streets.

By getting involved, you’re not only helping cats, you’re helping improve the health and well-being of the entire community.

Here’s Your Opportunity to Get Involved
Want to help but don’t know where to start? There’s a great opportunity to learn more about TNR and how to do it safely and effectively. You can even become TNR certified, which means you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to help in a real and meaningful way.

🌐 Check out the link below to learn more about becoming TNR certified and how you can help community cats in need.

https://mailchi.mp/communitycatspodcast/news-from-the-community-cats-podcast-6678557?e=62126a79de

Let’s work together, because when we all do our part, so much more is possible. 💛🐾

Join our expert-led virtual workshop this weekend and learn best practices and tried-and-true techniques for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony care—from your first trapping to full-scale projects. Register today and help make a lasting impact for cats in your community.

05/26/2025

Pearl Update: Cairo Edition

Pearl, my fearless little rescue from Cairo, is THRIVING. Blind? Yes. But does that stop her from living her best life? Absolutely not.

This morning she woke me up, not with meows, not with purring, but with the unmistakable sound of Darbuka drums echoing from the living room.

Apparently, she’s decided it’s time to reconnect with her Egyptian roots. She’s self-taught, refuses lessons, and insists on practicing at sunrise.

10/10 rhythm. 0/10 regard for my sleep schedule.🪘🇪🇬🗽🇺🇸

05/17/2025

I’m back!
And I didn’t come alone… 😼✈️

Meet Pearl Linda, the first feline to claw her way to fast-track citizenship!😺

🇪🇬🛬🇺🇸
📄 Processed.
🗽 Approved.
🏡 Spoiled.

She landed with more paperwork than me, but somehow still looked better in her passport photo.
🇪🇬🛬🇺🇸🛂🗽🏡🏖️🐾🐾

05/13/2025

Just chillin’ in the desert with my pack of baladi dogs, trying to decide if the Sphinx lost its nose in battle… or just sneezed too hard during allergy season. Sandstorms, man.

The Pyramids Baladi dogs deserve some love ❤️🐾🐾

05/12/2025

Feeding a pack of Baladi puppies right at the gates of the Pyramids complex.

Every time I’m in Cairo, I stay in this area. It’s full of stray dogs and cats. Souls I instantly connect with. I walk these streets every night, side by side with my little friends, doing what I can to feed them, comfort them, and help those in need of medical care.

There’s something deeply moving about helping animals just steps away from the majestic Pyramids and the timeless gaze of the Sphinx. It feels like a sacred mission rooted in both past and present.

As a child, I was mesmerized by ancient Egypt and filled with an unshakable love for animals. Today, those passions have become purpose. What once felt like just a dream has quietly become my reality.

Thank you, little Gill, for never giving up on that dream.

05/11/2025

Today was a day I’ll never forget.I spent half the day at Paws and Claws Animal Welfare Society Inc. shelter in Cairo, delivering all the medical supplies, medicines, oxygen cage, flea & tick prevention, vitamins, toys, blankets brought from NY, thanks to Paws & Claws donors.
I did inventory to assess what’s needed to keep the shelter running smoothly. But more than that, I reconnected with cats and dogs I met three years ago, and met so many new rescues now calling this place home.I was completely blown away by how clean, organized, and well-maintained everything is.
The animals looked happy, healthy, and clearly loved. I visited the special needs cats and those in the quarantine ward.
The recovery cages are incredibly spacious, giving them enough room to rest and heal comfortably after surgeries or illnesses. One kitten, in particular, touched me deeply. Her name is Pearl, a tiny Persian fluff ball who had to have both eyes removed due to a severe infection. She’s only alive today because Nancy from Paws and Claws rescued her and made sure she got the care she needed to survive. Despite everything she’s been through, Pearl is a little beacon of joy. As soon as I picked her up, she started purring and rubbing her face against mine.She still has an IV access port for her medications and fluids, but her spirit is strong, and her will to live is even stronger. I had to fight back tears while holding her.I’m so happy to be here again, helping the animals and being part of this organization since its humble beginnings. To see how much has been achieved with such limited public support is truly inspiring, but we need your help to keep going. Over the next several days, I’ll be fully immersed at the shelter, getting to know more about the medical conditions of the cats, assisting some incredible veterinarians with spay & neuter procedures, and of course, spending more time with little Pearl. Please consider visiting the Paws and Claws page and showing your support.
Whether it’s through donations, sharing their mission, or simply spreading the word, every bit helps.
Thank you!

05/08/2025

Hello Rockaway Beach friends,

I’m heading to Cairo, Egypt to help cats and dogs in need.
It’s another incredible mission with my rescue sisters at Paws and Claws Animal Welfare Society Inc.

I can’t wait to reunite with all the kitties and doggies at the shelter and continue the work we love.

While I’m away, if you need assistance, please reach out to the other amazing rescue organizations in our community.

See you soon!🐾🐾

05/07/2025

This is how rescue and rescuers should be:
Supporting one another, because we all share the same goal to save lives.
There’s no room for competition, jealousy, or ego in animal rescue. We’re stronger together, and the animals deserve nothing less.
I’m so proud of my rescue sisters PURR RBNY!

04/22/2025

Today marks 5 years since my beloved feline son, Ozzy Pinto Lindo, crossed the rainbow bridge. It’s hard to put into words the depth of the grief I felt then and still feel now. I don’t think I’ve ever fully recovered from losing him.

Ozzy came into my life when he was just about 4 weeks old. He was the first neonatal kitten I ever bottle-fed, the first tiny soul I nursed back to health with trembling hands and a heart full of hope. He lived 18 beautiful years, filled with love, mischief, and endless cuddles.

Ozzy wasn’t just my cat. He was my inspiration, he’s the reason I became a cat rescuer. Because of him, so many others have been saved. His impact on my life is immeasurable. He’s still with me in spirit, every single day. I see his face every time I unlock my phone, he’s my wallpaper, my reminder, my angel.

I miss my son more than words can say.

Happy Birthday in heaven, Ozzy Lindo. I hope you’re surrounded by sunshine, tuna, and peace.
I’ll love you forever.

04/21/2025

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – THE ANIMAL CRISIS IS REAL AND IT’S HAPPENING NOW

The general public has no idea how dire the situation truly is for animals right now so here’s the reality:
• Every shelter is full.
• Every rescue is full.
• No-kill shelters are full.
• Adoptions are at an all-time low.
• Intakes are at an all-time high.
• Euthanasia for space is happening at record levels.

Breeders are surrendering entire litters including the parents because they can’t sell them. Healthy puppies, pregnant mothers, and loving young pets are being euthanized every day. There is no more space.

The idea that there’s a perfect home “just waiting” for your dog or cat is, sadly, a myth in today’s climate.

Please, do your part:
• Spay and neuter your pets.
• Train your dog. They don’t need 24/7 attention they sleep most of the day while you’re at work.
• Stop surrendering your pets because you’re “too busy.” There isn’t a magical person with more time or money waiting to adopt them.

Please keep your pet. They depend on you. And right now, the system is beyond its breaking point.

02/01/2025

Dear Students and Staff of PS/MS 114Q,

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible fundraiser on January 17th in support of Catfixerny Rescue. Your kindness and generosity will go a long way in helping us care for local strays and continue our TNR efforts.

I was truly touched by this initiative, especially knowing it came from young minds who are already making a difference. It gives me so much hope to see students coming together to help animals. I believe that when children grow up learning about love, care, and respect for all living beings, they help create a more compassionate world.

Rescuing animals has been part of my life since I was six years old, and 40 years later, I am still here, doing what I love, helping them heal and find safety. My hope is that your kindness today inspires you to always stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Thank you all for your generosity, compassion, and support. You have made a real difference!

With sincere appreciation,

Gill Yehonathan
CatfixerNY Rescue