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Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: How did you get started?

Answer: ARC began in around 2012 with three feral cats that were dumped in our neighborhood. We learned about trap and release programs to control the feral cat population. We connected with members from Care for the Strays and FORSA, to help feral cats, wild animals, and animals with unique medical circumstances. ARC’s founder is a medical doctor and helps with these special cases and medical expenses. 


 

Question: What do you do for the community?

Answer: ARC works with many other animal shelters and programs in rockland county and the tri-state area. We have trapped, released, and rehomed dozens of cats. We also use our medical knowledge to help animals find the very best care. 


 

Question: What do you do there?

Answer: In addition to our community work, our sanctuary is home to unadoptable cats with behavioral and medical issues. We maintain a safe and nurturing environment for the animals to play, rest, and eat. A big part of our day here is cleaning up and feeding time!


 

Question: What are the organization's goals for the future?

Answer: We have purchased a 7 acre farm in Florida, and are currently building an extra large barn and catio. Our cats will not miss the cold NY winters.


 

Examples of the cats we've helped:

 

Violet: Violet was brought to us by an upstanding citizen that found her discarded in the street. Violet was a few weeks old,missing an eye, scabbed wounds, covered in dirt and bugs, and had a severe respiratory infection. The vet that examined her concluded she was abandoned by her mother and the little kitten survived a wild attack that left her without one of her eyes. Violet was nursed back to health by our founder. Due to the hardships she endured as a kitten, Violet's growth was stunted. She is currently happy and healthy. 

 

Black Bear: Blackbear was one of six kittens, only 4 survived in this litter. Blackbear needed to have surgery due to a protruding hernia. He has significant respiratory issues so we took him to a specialist who diagnosed him with megaesophagus, and predicted he would not live long. Blackbear also has skeletal and muscular issues causing him to have a wide and unstable gait when walking. Blackbear does not let any of this interfere with his life. He plays with the other cats and has a healthy appetite. 


 

Buddy: We were called by another animal program about a rescued feral cat. He was found at Rockland Lake, where malicious children were throwing rocks trying to hit him! (The depth to how terrible people can be is truly  heartbreaking!) Buddy was very friendly, we believe he did have an owner that dumped him. Unfortunately, Buddy was diagnosed with feline aids and was brought to us as a senior cat. Buddy also had severe dental issues. We were able to provide him treatment and surgery. Unfortunately, as a result of the surgery at his age he got an infection and it spread to his eye. We got the best care possible from a specialist. Even though Buddy has lost sight in one eye and drools he is happy, healthy, and loved by our staff and other felines. 

 

Missy: Missy was one of our outdoor feral cats until we noticed her losing a lot of weight. We took her to a specialist and she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Missy is now an inside cat and receives medicine everyday for her condition. Missy and Buddy are the oldest senior cats they have bonded together. With Buddy having feline aids we are sure they have separate water and food.  

 

Beefy: A fox that would come to eat, he was rejected and abandoned by his wild family. He had severe fur damage from bugs. We were able to get in contact with a Fox rescue group that was able to rehabilitate him and released him into protected wilderness. 

 

Even though we try our best, sometimes all we can do is provide treatment, care, and comfort. 

In our hearts and memories 

Daisy

Talisker

Bigfoot

CryBaby

Stevie

Mr. Crowly

Brownie

Sylvester 

Mini Sylvester 

Tweedy 

Mr. Bean

Dale

Mama Bear

Lucy Lu

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