LI Vets for animal rescuers -no appt, reasonable? (Bay Shore, Farmingdale: house, bills)

[chattyneighbor]

Son is trying to trap a stray feline and her kittens & there might be another feline too (papa maybe)- presuming that happens - will have to bring them to a vet to have them checked out, treated, fixed - whatever until homes can be found for the feline family.

Problem is the logistics.
The vets we know of all require appts & nobody can say when these will be trapped - they have to be taken directly because there's other pets and children in the house so they can't really be housed there until they've been checked out & maybe will have to be boarded or otherwise isolated while treated.

None of us can afford big bills for these cats and more importantly - can't keep them caged while trying to get vet appts. There used to be a vet in Nassau you could just walk in (during certain hours) -but I can't remember the name -& someone recommended Island Rescue - which we've used many years ago - but the recent YELP reviews have been awful so no thanks - plus its far from my son.

That said - must be some animal rescuers out there who've dealt with this & have some recommendations.

Bottom line - he can foster them until they're re-homed but not until they've been checked & treated for whatever ails them first.

[LoveMyKats]

Hi Chattyneighbor,


I have used Island Rescue in Bay Shore in the past with no issues but didn't know about those reviews until after the fact. Also I have used Farmingdale Dog & Cat Clinic on Conklin Avenue since they will vet ferals. They have a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program. You can make an appoint and tell they you have a feral. You can cancel if trapping is not successful.


What area is your son in? I can find a local rescue for you and get more info to you about local vets with walk in. PM me if you prefer.

Originally Posted by chattyneighbor

Son is trying to trap a stray feline and her kittens & there might be another feline too (papa maybe)- presuming that happens - will have to bring them to a vet to have them checked out, treated, fixed - whatever until homes can be found for the feline family.

Problem is the logistics.
The vets we know of all require appts & nobody can say when these will be trapped - they have to be taken directly because there's other pets and children in the house so they can't really be housed there until they've been checked out & maybe will have to be boarded or otherwise isolated while treated.

None of us can afford big bills for these cats and more importantly - can't keep them caged while trying to get vet appts. There used to be a vet in Nassau you could just walk in (during certain hours) -but I can't remember the name -& someone recommended Island Rescue - which we've used many years ago - but the recent YELP reviews have been awful so no thanks - plus its far from my son.

That said - must be some animal rescuers out there who've dealt with this & have some recommendations.

Bottom line - he can foster them until they're re-homed but not until they've been checked & treated for whatever ails them first.