Bronx Tails Cat Rescue

All volunteer nonprofit 501(c)3 cat rescue (NOT a shelter) with the mission to improve the lives of feral & stray street cats through TNR.

Bronx Tails Cat Rescue's mission has always been to improve the lives of feral and stray street cats. From the onset, this has involved as much Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as we could cram into our lives, bathrooms, spare rooms or whatever any of us could manage to use when the cats returned from surgery and needed a spot to recover in before they could be safely released.
For the first six years of our TNR efforts, we never managed to find the time to figure out and file the paperwork to allow us to become a legitimate 501(c)(3) charity. A few years ago a kind, smart attorney offered to take on the task. Thanks again, Chuck.
Our next good idea was to have three of us buy a 3-family house with a basement or garage space that we could dedicate to post-surgery recovery. But this was in 2009 and the Economy said "Nuh-uh. Nope. Don't think so." to this plan. But two of us convinced the third would-be homeowner that she could get her own place. A friend found a hovel-for-sale in an unfamiliar neighborhood. There was potential in the hovel and our very generous friends at Classic Restoration ripped, stripped, and refashioned it into a cozy little house with a basement set up to efficiently and comfortably hold cats before and after surgery.
Our focus on TNR continues, despite the vagaries of life, crazy weather and the sad fact that there are only 24 hours in a day. Now that we have recovery space - and Sergeant Lou joined our crew - we have also been able to take in sick and injured street cats and care for them until they are healthy.
It is a relief and privilege to be able to take in gravely ill and elderly feral cats so that they might be warm and comfortable in their last few hours, or days. This is our girl Multi's second winter of "last few days!" We've done our best to give many of these cats some comfort when their time came to cross over the "Rainbow Bridge." We've recovered many cats with horrific injuries from cars, raccoons, people, dogs, and everything else that happens in their sometimes perilous lives. We also have a few permanent residents with special needs and conditions that make them unadoptable, but not unlovable.
More temporarily (we hope!) in residence and in foster care is an ever-shifting crew of wonderful adoptable cats and kittens just waiting for the right person - please tell your friends! Our fosterers take some of these cats into their homes, treat them like family, and cope with and promote our efforts to link them to forever homes and families.
Our efforts to provide medical care to these sick, injured, elderly, and adoptable cats has shrunk the space we have available for TNR recovery. To address this, we are yet again reconfiguring the basement to allow us to do even more TNR in the coming year, in addition to providing care that will relieve the suffering of the sick and injured cats who cross our paths.

Adoption Policy

Adoption fee applies.

No cash and carry. Indoor-only homes (screens on all windows). No declawing.

Our adoption process is: Find...

Adoption Application

Bronx, NY 10467
United States

11/28/2021

Hi all! Please keep us in mind for #GivingTuesday. Here are a few cats currently in our care. This includes Feisty (a tiny kitten with a lot of fight and will to live who needs a lot of around the clock care), Spanky (who was so sick, weak, and malnourished she could barely move when she was trapped, but who is getting everything she needs to pull through), and Fannie (who came to us with a prolapsed anus, URI, and was about to lose her eye … but who is now healthy and thriving in her foster home!). Also appearances by Snidy and Edward!
Please consider supporting us in our mission to help stray and feral street cats in the Bronx. For ways how, visit 👉 linktr.ee/bronxtailscatrescue 👈 or see the link in our bio. *** TO MAXIMIZE YOUR DONATION, find the FB FUNDRAISER we’ll share on our FB page and donate at 8am on Tuesday, November 30th. Meta will be matching 100% of the first $2M in donations and 10% of the next $6M in donations. ***
Whether you donate $5 or $500, every little bit helps !!!
We are volunteers with no traditional brick-and-mortar shelter, staff, or vets, and frankly, we often dip into our own pockets. We can’t keep up, but we can keep going with your support. 100% of your donations go directly to helping cats. Thank you! #GivingTuesday #nyccats #communitycats #donateforagoodcause #rescueismyfavoritebreed #tnr #makeadifference

11/27/2021

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Odin was rescued living under a car in the Bronx with his sibling Blue. He suffers from a horrible eye infection and will likely lose the eye despite our best efforts. Eye infections are easily treated with antibiotics if caught early enough, but this is what happens to outdoor kittens with no access to medical care. Please spay and neuter your pets to help end needless suffering like this! Odin is otherwise healthy, friendly, and now safe.

GIVING TUESDAY is next week, so please look out for our fundraiser which will help pay for Odin’s potential enucleation or consider donating early via Venmo @bronxtailscatrescue

#catrescue #bronxcats #donate #donateforagoodcause #catrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #donationsneeded #coicommunity #communitycats #nyccats #cats #bronx #makeadifference #rescue

11/26/2021

👉 bit.ly/btcradopt 👈 These rescued "Paw Patrol Panthers" are a set of 3 kittens (DOB 8/16/21) looking for their forever homes! They must be adopted in pairs, or (if solo) into a home with an existing cat-friendly cat or kitten. The three are Rubble (medium haired black male with white tail tip), Marshall (medium haired black female), and Skye (short haired black male). All are super sweet, playful / energetic, and love people!

These kittens are healthy and up-to-date on vetting: they have been fully treated for parasites, vaccinated, and tested negative for FIV and Leukemia. They are getting neutered/spayed next week.

Adopters complete an application, have basic references checked, allow a home visit via video tour (to ensure conditions are safe and reasonable), and pay an adoption fee ($150). Their foster (located in Norwalk, CT) is able to do video or in-person (masked and vaccinated) meet-and-greet with approved applicants.

Adopters are allowed an up-to-2-week-long tryout period to confirm it is a good match for everyone. If not, the cats(s) will be retrieved and the adoption fee will be returned in full. We will also help with tips and methods for introducing the cat(s) to other pets, if needed.

Apply at 👉 bit.ly/btcradopt 👈
#adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #norwalk #ct #catadoption #kittenadoption #kittens #kitten #cat #cats #westchester #fairfield #adoptme #rescueme #adoptapet #coicommunity #blackcat @thefamousreynaldo

11/19/2021

** KITTEN AND CAT ADOPTION EVENT on SATURDAY and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH & 21ST! ** Come to our next in-person event featuring our adoptable kittens and young adult cats! Check out a few attendees.
Applications can be submitted in advance at:
👉 bit.ly/btcradopt 👈
WHEN: NOV 20 & 21, 12PM – 4PM
WHERE: PetSmart in Yonkers Gateway Center at 2458 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710 (behind the old
Pier One and other stores)
PLEASE NOTE: NO SAME DAY ADOPTIONS FOR WALK-IN APPLICANTS. All applications will be reviewed after submission. Adoption fees may vary for kittens already spayed/neutered. Masks are required to attend the event.
PLEASE SHARE!
#adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #kittens #kitten #cat #cats #kittenadoption #catadoption #westchester #nyc #yonkers

11/06/2021

Looks like somebody wanted his new cat bed opened! Whether your Caturday plans include doing laundry, sleeping on the couch, or scaling new heights these kittens hope you have a great weekend!

This fun bunch is also ready for adoption!

Apply here:
http://bit.ly/btcradopt

#catrescue #bronxcats #donate #kittens #kittensofinstagram #catrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #donationsneeded #communitycats #nyccats #cats #bronx #makeadifference #rescue

10/31/2021

Sweet Geoffrey's owner went into the hospital and never made it back home. 💔 Geoffrey was being fed 2x a week by a friend and thankfully he reached out to us for help. Geoffrey's a tripod and we don't know what his past injury may have been, but he gets around just fine. He is fully vetted and looking for his forever home 🏡 He would prefer to be the center of your attention or placed with a gentle friendly cat.

To adopt Geoffrey apply:
bit.ly/bronxcats

You can also apply to foster until his forever is found.

#adoptdontshop #rescue #bronxtailscatrescue #ginger #tripod

10/16/2021

Another collar cat! 😩😡Poor Mr. Burl must've had that collar on for several years. We believe he either outgrew the collar or happened to get caught somewhere and struggled to free himself. He is finally free of that filthy old collar and healing nicely.

Please do not put collars on your cats, this is an example of what can happen even if the cat lives indoors. If you do purchase a collar consider a breakaway or velcro collar.

👉 For ways to help please consider fostering or donating. We are a small group with a handful of volunteers. Linktr.ee in our bio

#rescue #nomorecollars #fosteringsaveslives #donate

10/15/2021

UPDATE: Colleen our “collar cat” is completely healed and ready for adoption! She showed up on the doorstep of a Good Samaritan at the end of August with an old dirty collar wrapped not just around her neck but also under her armpit. It had obviously been there for a very long time and cut all the way through the skin down to the bone. She had surgery to remove the dead tissue and suture up the deep wounds. For the full story please check out our Instagram post from August 26.

Colleen is super affectionate and loving. She enjoys petting, kisses, cuddles, and really any type of affection! She is a good friend to humans and other cats. She will be a loyal and devoted companion to a special family...one that will never put her in harms way again!

Apply to adopt her here: http://bit.ly/btcradopt

Please visit:
👉 linktr.ee/bronxtailscatrescue 👈
There you will see ways to donate and get directly involved in rescue. Cats in the community need YOU.
#catrescue #bronxcats #donate #donateforagoodcause #catrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #donationsneeded #coicommunity #communitycats #nyccats #cats #bronx #makeadifference #rescue

10/14/2021

CUTE KITTEN ALERT! Thompson and McDougal are looking for their forever home! They are the sweetest and most loving boys. Cuddle bugs to the core😻♥️

Apply to ADOPT them here: http://bit.ly/btcradopt

Please visit:
👉 linktr.ee/bronxtailscatrescue 👈
There you will see ways to donate and get directly involved in rescue. Cats in the community need YOU.
#catrescue #bronxcats #donate #donateforagoodcause #catrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #donationsneeded #coicommunity #communitycats #nyccats #cats #bronx #makeadifference #rescue

10/10/2021

Rescued from an auto mechanic shop, these grease covered and flea infested kittens were in need of some serious spa treatment! Check out the color of the water….ewww. They are now clean and safe in foster care!

Pre-apply to adopt them here: http://bit.ly/btcradopt

Please visit:
👉 linktr.ee/bronxtailscatrescue 👈
There you will see ways to donate and get directly involved in rescue. Cats in the community need YOU.
#catrescue #bronxcats #donate #donateforagoodcause #catrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #donationsneeded #coicommunity #communitycats #nyccats #cats #bronx #makeadifference #rescue

09/17/2021

Kitten fosters needed ASAP! We are trying to help these babies and so many more but we need FOSTERS. We can’t pull them out of these crappy situations unless they have a confirmed place to go. Can you help? It’s a very fun and rewarding experience. We can’t do this without you!!!

Apply here:
http://bit.ly/btcrfoster

And if you applied before but didn’t hear back, please try again! We are a small all volunteer group and sometimes applications fall through the cracks😳

#catrescue #bronxcats #donate #donateforagoodcause #catrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #donationsneeded #coicommunity #communitycats #nyccats #cats #bronx #makeadifference #rescue

09/05/2021

The search for Dante continues!

We are asking volunteers to meet at the Maine Monument (near Columbus Circle) on Monday 9/6/21 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

We will be posting signs in as wide an area as possible, depending on the number of volunteers participating.

Please ask anyone interested to reply to Dantecomehome@gmail.com.

Thank you.

PORKCHOP

PORKCHOP is a sweet and playful adult female. Her wise foster gave her a little room to adjust and Porkchop...

LUCY N ~ Little Lovebug

Meet Lucy – A Sweet, Petite Lovebug Looking for Her Forever Home! Rescued from a garbage room, little Lucy has...

Claire N - Relaxed charm

Meet Claire, A Young Retired Mom Ready for Her Forever Home Claire has spent her early life being a wonderful...

Salazar B. aka Sal

Sal is an energetic young cat, who loves to play and run and jump and climbed. When he gets tired...

Jean Claude - The cutest sad face

What can I say about Jean Claude: I mean just look at that face! Jean Claude is a shy, sweet...

RAINEY N. - SWEET CUDDLE BUG!

Rainey is a funny and sweet young girl. She was found and rescued in a park in the Bronx, malnourished...

Torrey N - Loves Laps

TORREY Torrey is looking for her forever lap! This gorgeous nearly 2-year-old tortie is as sweet and calm as she...

Ariel N - Gentle Soul

Meet Ariel, A Gentle Soul Looking for Her Forever Home Ariel is a 5-year-old long-haired beauty with the sweetest heart...

Wendy and Remy ~ Gentle sisters

Meet WENDY and REMY ~ Gentle sisters Get ready to fall in love with Wendy (grey female) and Remy (black...

GEMINI E and LEO E (COURTESY LISTING)

GEMINI E (black male) is currently residing in the Yonkers Petsmart Adoption Center with his buddy LEO E (orange tabby...

Heather with the feathery tail

Meet Heather – A Gentle Soul Ready to Bloom Heather is a beautiful, medium-haired girl around 4 years old, with...

MIRI --CUTIE LOVEBUG!

MIRI was rescued in Harlem by a kind local stray cat-protector. MIRI is a one-year old female with an open...

Domino B. - Playful and affectionate

Domino is a confident, sweet and affectionate young kitty. Domino loves his people and gets along well with other cats....

Seton N - Gentle Lover Boy

Meet Seton - Gentle Lover Boy SETON was found sick, emaciated, and alone on the street looking for love. Right...

Lucinda - Seal or cat?

LUCINDA is a sweet, calm, and loving pear-shaped lady. You might confuse her for a baby seal on the sofa...

Wanda - Endless Affection!

Wanda – Big Personality & Endless Affection Wanda is a spirited young cat with a huge personality and a heart...

FLEETWOOD - Loving Friend

Fleetwood is a sweet one-year-old kitty with a gentle spirit and a playful streak. She loves the company of other...

Franek N. — Fetch-Playing Genius

Meet Franek — The Fetch-Playing Genius from the South Bronx! Franek is a remarkable young rescue who has already overcome...

FENTON N. ~ Ball of Sunshine

Meet FENTON ~ Ball of Sunshine! FENTON is a two-year old male who was rescued in the Bronx. FENTON is...

SAMMIE N - SOCIAL BOY!

SAMMIE was found alone outside looking for companionship and care. He was so friendly from the start and used his...

SYLVIA N ** Tripod Kitty

Meet SYLVIA * Tripod kitty Sylvia is a beautiful three-legged cat who was found in the Bronx with a broken...

JOSIE N. ~ Cheerful Cuddlebug

Meet Josie ~ Cheerful Cuddlebug Josie is a two-year old, gentle female who has a calm spirit and the cutest...

TWYLA N ~ Cuddle Queen

Meet Twyla ~ Gentle Soul! Twyla is a one-year old, gentle female who recently discovered the comforts of indoor life....

Javier - Handsome Gentleman

Looking for a sweet companion with charm, poise, and a playful streak? Meet Javier – a dashing, well-mannered gentleman who's...

CLYDE N * Lap cat & Arm candy!

Meet CLYDE * Lap cat & Arm candy! Clyde was found and rescued in the Bronx by Zerega and St....

MADRID - Affectionate & Sweet

Meet Madrid, a sweet and loving boy with a heart full of affection and a quirky charm that's all his...

Santa B.

Santa is a very calm and easy going cat with a playful side. It seems he has two gears: couch...

JACK N. - So much love!!

Meet Jack – A Gentle Soul with So Much Love to Give Jack is a 5-year-old sweetheart with a calm...

Popeye - Big Baby!

If you couldn't tell from his photos, POPEYE is an adorably sweet, playful, and gentle-loving boy! Popeye came to us...

Nikolas (Nikki)

Meet Nikolas (Nikki) Nikolas (a.k.a. Nikki) is a confident, affectionate tuxedo boy with a bold personality and a soft heart....

Post Malone (Posti)

Meet Post Malone (Posti) Post Malone (Posti) is a gentle soul with a sweet spirit. He absolutely lives for belly...

Uno - the One & Only!

Meet Uno - The One and Only! Uno is young—likely under a year old—and bursting with energy and curiosity. Uno...

Pandora N *** Lovable big girl!

Pandora is a lovable big girl in search of her forever home! Pandora has been through a lot. She was...

Quinlyn & Quincy

Quincy and Quinlyn are an adorable 7-month-old sibling duo whose bond has only grown stronger with time. They chase, wrestle,...

Kaji B. - Hello, can I say Hi?

Kaji is a lot like his brother Natsu: shy, gentle, affectionate and playful. He was one of 12 cats, along...

Natsu B. - Pet me PLEASE!

Natsu along with his brother, Kaji and 10 other kitties, were abandoned in an apartment after the occupants were evacuated...

Marietta B. - Sassy and Sweet

Marietta is an absolute sweetheart! Volunteers at the adoption center describe her as shy: she likes to sit in her...

Sharice - Pretty Little Angel

SHARICE is a quirky, gentle, loving little girl! SHARICE arrived to us extremely shy and extremely scared. Over time with...

FAYE - Spirited Companion

Faye is a fun-loving, energetic girl who’s always ready for an adventure! She adores playing with her humans, whether it’s...

Cornelius the Sweet!

Hello sweet Cornelius! Cornelius is an adult cat who is super friendly and chill. He was found abandoned in the...

Banyon & Jeff (Boy Kittens)

Brothers from Another Mother (and Father) These kittens have become so close since meeting at foster care that they probably...

Manny N - Cuddly boy!

Meet Manny! This big hunk of love is looking for a family who understands his needs. He had surgery on...

KITTY L (4 PAW POLYDACTYL)

Meet Kitty L ! She is a playful, affectionate young precocious tabby girl with 2 extra toes on her front...

LT. VAN BUREN (SMART SWEETHEART)

This chatty little sweetheart will light up when you walk through the door. So ready to be a devoted friend...

KINCAID

Hoping for a sweet, fun, adorable friend who will light up when you walk through the door? Assistant District Attorney...

DARBY N - Sweet and Little

DARBY is a small, gentle, 1 year old girl looking for a place to call home! DARBY was timid of...

Milo-D

Milo Sweet loving affectionate, loves to be pet. Loves play time. Calm and mellow Perfect couch lap cat. Food motivated....

LES L - LARGE & LOVABLE

LES recently lost his home and was found roaming near his former home by a Bronx Tails rescuer. He was...

SPECKLES - Playful Snuggle Bug!

Meet Speckles: Your Future Furry Companion! Affectionate and Social: Speckles is a sweet girl who adores attention and thrives in...

RUBY N. ~ Devoted and kind

Ready for a cuddle buddy? Meet RUBY, the very young, ready-to-curl-up-on-your lap feline! After being abandoned on a Bronx street...

DUSTY N - BALL OF FUN!

DUSTY is the best playmate and cuddle bug you could ask for!! This young boy is very curious, playful and...

KLARA N. ~ PERFECT COMPANION

Klara is an 8-year-old rescue cat with a soft, flowing coat and an even softer heart. Found abandoned in the...

Joey - Funny boy

If you couldn't tell from his photos, JOEY is an extremely charming, curious, playful, and loving boy! He loves to...

Binx - BIG GOOFY LAP BOY

BINX is a hilariously sweet, big ‘void’ boy! BINX arrived to us from a vet office who wanted to keep...

Matteo N. - VERY GENTLE BOY

If you couldn't tell from his photos, MATTEO is an adorably sweet and gentle-loving boy! MATTEO arrived to us recently...

LULU - a Kind & Loyal Companion

Meet Lulu, a former mama cat from the Bronx who is now ready to find her own forever home. After...

ALEX - Loyal Companion!

Meet Alex – A Grateful and Mellow Cuddle Bug with a Big Heart! Alex is a total sweetheart who is...

Geordi LaForge – Sweet & Resilient

Meet Geordi LaForge – A Sweet, Resilient, and Loving Companion! Geordi LaForge is a 1.5-year-old girl who has already overcome...

JACKPOT N ~ Best Friend!

JACKPOT ~ Best Friend!a JACKPOT is a 2 year-old sweet boy. He was rescued from the side of a road...

Cooper - "Charming Love-Bug"

Meet the incredibly sweet COOPER! This young, charming cat was found wandering the streets of the Bronx, hungry and scared....

Laz "Cat Daddy"

Laz is a fluffy and magnificent looking fella. He is as sweet as can be and gets along with everyone!...

Hugo N. "Wanna be my friend?"

HUGO is an outgoing 2 year old boy with a BIG personality. This gorgeous boy loves to play and get...

Daphne B. (The cutest grumpy face)

Where to start!? Daphne is the most adorable "old lady" you'll ever meet. We assume that he spent most of...

MIMSY & HABANEROS

Habaneros is a gentle soul. He loved and looked after the little kittens in his foster room and became very...

KOMO-REBI N. - GENTLE LOVING BOY

KOMO-REBI came to our rescue in rough condition. His name means "sunlight filtering through the trees" and he appeared on...

MINNIE & MILES (Bro-Sis BFFs)

MEET MINNIE & MILES, a darling 1.5-year-old brother-sister duo who are ready to be your devoted friends. Where there's one--there's...

RAMON N. - SOCIAL SWEET BUTTERFLY

RAMON is on a heartfelt quest for a forever home! Though he was abandoned, RAMON did not forget how to...

Helene - Majestic Queen!

Meet Helene – The Majestic Queen of the House! With her luxurious, flowing white coat, Helene is the picture of...

TIMOTHY - Sunshine Boy

TIMOTHY is a happy boy! His foster says: He purrs even when he's eating! Loves to be held and hugged,...

SIR BOOBOOHEAD (there's a story)

SIR BOOBOOHEAD was spotted in Harlem by a devoted Bronx Tails foster. Another reason to be grateful for this wonderful...

CARINO N. - BEAUTIFUL SWEET BOY

Found abandoned in Harlem, one-year-old CARINO has had a rough start to his life but is ready for his new...

Marley N. - Bashful and Sweet

MARLEY N. -{{ Sweet & Bashful }}- Meet mild-mannered MARLEY. Marley is a gentle little guy. Marley was living on...

Clifton B

Clifton is an absolute sweetheart, he is brave and friendly. He likes to be pet (even by strangers) and can...

Bianco - Gentle and Playful

BIANCO is the sweetest biscuit maker!! He has a huge heart and would love to show you how loving and...

ODYSSEY

Meet Odyssey, a delightful 6-month-old kitten brimming with friendliness and affection. She's a playful spirit who adores toys and is...

CHAI & DANTE N.- GENTLE SIBLING PAIR

CHAI and DANTE are a gentle and sweet bonded pair looking for a foster or even better a forever home....

LULU (and YUNA, too?)

Sweet and friendly LULU and her sister YUNA lost their home and are hoping someone kind and nice will give...

YUNA (and LULU, too?)

Sweet and friendly Yuna and her sister Lulu lost their home and are hoping someone kind and nice will give...

FOX - SNUFFLY FUNNY GIRL

FOX is one of the sweetest cats I have ever met! All he wants to do is be close to...

RICKY LEE - GOOFY LITTLE GIRL

RICKY LEE is a fun-loving, curious, and playful, girl! She loves to run around with her favorite friends and toys...

BRYCE - TEENY LOVING GIRL

BRYCE is the sweetest little cat that you could find. All this little girl wants to do is cuddle with...