The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.

These people are extremely rude. We tried several times to make an appointment to adopt a cat and we kept getting the run around being told to call back later and go online and fill out an application even though I had already done so. The woman on the phone also asked what RACEI was?!? What difference should that make? I think I will find some less crazy people to adopt from.

If you’re a military service member don’t try to adopt through here. Regardless of branch of service or how often you move (or don’t move). After waiting a week to hear back I received a denial because of some overseas pet quarantine rules, even though we’ll never go overseas because of job related duties. And they said moving is too stressful on pets anyways, but they did tell me I should «try elsewhere if you already haven’t».

I adopted my cat from GNHCP and was stunned at the genuine, almost over-​the top (in a good way!) personal care the volunteers had for my cat (and for all the cats at their shelter). GHNCP wants to be sure their cats are going to good homes, so you have to visit the shelter on two separate occasions before you can take your furry friend home. While frustrating for those who want their new pet immediately, I think this is actually a really good practice because it gives you a chance to really meet all the cats and be sure you’re making the right decision. The volunteers know the personalities and eccentricities of each cat (there were about 19 there when I adopted mine) and it is clearly very important to them that each cat is placed with the right «parent.»
The week before I adopted my cat, the GNHCP president took her to the vet just to be sure she was completely healthy before sending her to her new home. My cat had already been spayed and was up to date on shots, so this vet visit was just a bonus, and really exemplified the loving care that this shelter has for their cats. My cat then ended up having a little trouble adjusting to her new home (not eating for a few days). I let the shelter president know and she offered to pick my cat up and personally take her to the vet to get her checked out. All in all, this level of service is above and beyond what I expected from a rescue shelter. I cannot recommend GNHCP highly enough!

The GNHCP does what so many other organizations SHOULD be doing! Helping to stop the breeding of stray and feral cats. They go out into all types of neighborhoods (many of them dangerous) and feed these cats, trap them, get them fixed, vaccinated and then return them safely to their colonies.
And the job doesn’t stop there. Amazing volunteers (Stacy!!) for the GNHCP continue to monitor these colonies, feeding the cats even during blizzards and hurricanes, giving them vet care when needed and if they want it, a little bit of love and attention. They also have cats and kittens that are not feral and are in need of adoptive homes. This group deserves major kudos and a boatload of money so they can continue their wonderful work.

GNHCP provides an incredible service– I took two stray cats to them and they had them altered and vaccinated. I only paid $ 75! Great program!