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Testimony by Victoria Koulouris, President and Founder of LIC Feral Feeders And Cat Rescue Corp.

3:41:10

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Victoria Koulouris, representing LIC Feral Feeders And Cat Rescue Corp., testifies about the severe crisis of homeless cat populations in New York City and urges for city-wide solutions including accessible low-cost or free spay/neuter and veterinary services.

  • Highlights the rapid reproduction rate of cats and the potential for small colonies to quickly become unmanageable
  • Emphasizes the increasing problem of abandoned pets due to rising veterinary care costs
  • Calls for the city to allocate budget to address the homeless cat population issue and support rescue efforts
Victoria Koulouris
3:41:10
Hi.
3:41:10
My name is Victoria Colores, and I'm the president and founder of LIC Ferrell feeders And Cat Rescue Corp.
3:41:17
We are a 501c3 based in district 26, which is in Long Island City Queens.
3:41:23
I began feeding neighborhood cats several years ago, which led me to uncover a harsh reality in our city.
3:41:30
Every construction site, empty lot, and alleyway, Harbors colonies of homeless cats.
3:41:36
A female cat can start reproducing as early as 6 months old, producing multiple litters each year.
3:41:44
Without proper management, a small colony can quickly multiple multiply into a large uncontrollable population.
3:41:52
The crisis is severe, and individual rescuers and organizations cannot solve the problem alone.
3:41:59
We are witnessing a relentless increase in abandoned pets coinciding with rising costs for veterinary care, making the situation even more dire.
3:42:10
We need your help.
3:42:12
We need accessible low cost or free Spain Neuter and veterinary services.
3:42:17
Such services must be available not just to rescue organizations, but to community members who cannot afford the exorbitant costs of private veterinary care.
3:42:28
The city's homeless cat population is a problem that demands a city wide solution.
3:42:33
I urge you to allocate a budget to address this urgent issue and to support our efforts to manage and reduce the number of homeless cats in New York City.
3:42:42
Thank you.
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