After Sassee’s daughter spots an injured friendly near their apartment in Canarsie, Sassee rides to the rescue. But the cat will need surgery, so there’s a lot of expense and work ahead. ...
Stu brings cats he’s rescued to a mobile adoption event in Ditmas Park, organized by North Shore Animal League. There’s a story behind each one, and they all get a warm welcome....
With over one million abandoned and feral cats, NYC has a serious problem it’s failed to effectively address. In response, hundreds of cat-loving activists have taken to the streets to implement TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), a technique that along with adoptions can humanely control and reduce the...
Rob Fruchtman is an award-winning director, producer and editor of documentaries and television programs. He won the Documentary Director award at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival for his feature film, Sister Helen, which aired on HBO. He has won three Emmys for his work...
LATONYA “SASSEE” WALKER is an indomitable, laugh-out-loud funny and street-wise single mom living in Canarsie who will hop in her car any time of day or night to rescue a cat. She gave up a promising career as a rapper to devote herself to rescue work,...
RESCUE GROUPS WE LOVE Brooklyn Animal Action Brooklyn Animal Action is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of Brooklyn’s animals. Working with our communities we find homes for adoptable animals, facilitate Trap-Neuter-Release programs, perform community outreach and education and advocate for animal welfare. Since 2010,...
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