Dix Hills NY
8-22-2026 10:11pm

🐾 THE STORY IS OUT — NOW THE DIX HILLS CATS NEED LONG ISLAND TO STEP UP

The story has been told.

Now comes the hard part.

Dozens of cats in Dix Hills need help, and North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue, neighbors and volunteers have already begun the enormous job of trapping and assisting them.

They showed up.

They trapped.

They committed to going back.

But a small, foster-based rescue cannot carry an undertaking like this alone.

Every cat trapped can mean veterinary examinations, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, testing, medications, food, supplies, transportation and recovery care. Some cats may require additional medical treatment. Friendly cats may need fosters and eventually permanent homes.

This is where the rest of us come in.

🐾 LONG ISLAND — HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP

❤️ DONATE: North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue has told Long Island Daily News that donations are desperately needed to help cover veterinary expenses associated with this rescue effort.

The rescue provided:

PayPal: northforkcountrykidsrpp@gmail.com

We are awaiting confirmation of the rescue’s exact Venmo handle before publishing it so that donations reach the correct account.

🏡 FOSTER: If the rescue determines that friendly/socialized cats are candidates for foster care and adoption, foster homes could become critically important.

🐱 TNR/RECOVERY HELP: Experienced trappers and people capable of assisting with safe post-surgery recuperation should reach out to the rescue.

🩺 VETERINARY COMMUNITY: If you’re a Long Island veterinarian or veterinary organization capable of assisting this effort, please consider contacting the rescue.

📦 SUPPLIES: Food, traps, carriers, recovery supplies and other necessities may be needed as this effort continues. Check directly with the rescue before purchasing or delivering items so resources go where they’re most needed.

📣 SHARE: You may not be able to trap a cat or write a check, but you can put this story in front of someone who can.

North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue President Virginia Scudder explained why solving a situation like this requires an entire community:

“Community cats are not wildlife. They are domesticated animals living outdoors because of abandonment, lack of spay and neuter services, and generations of uncontrolled breeding.”

Scudder said addressing the problem requires neighbors, shelters, municipalities, veterinarians and rescues working together through TNR, responsible feeding, medical care and community education.

And she made another important point:

“As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a brick-and-mortar facility or unlimited resources, but when animals need us, we always step up.”

Now they need us to step up with them.

Long Island Daily News will continue following this rescue effort and sharing verified updates as they become available.

We also want to hear from the people helping.

If you’re involved in the Dix Hills effort — trapping, fostering, providing veterinary assistance or caring for these cats — please reach out.

📧 editorlongislanddailynews@hotmail.com

And to North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue, the neighbors, Alexa, Donna, Virginia and every volunteer involved:

Thank you for showing up.

Now let’s show them they aren’t doing this alone.

🐾 LONG ISLAND — LET’S HELP THE DIX HILLS CATS.

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