Puppy Kitty NYC

Update on Jackpot:

Thank you all so much for your support with Jackpot's care. It is with a heavy heart that we must inform everyone that Jackpot has liver cancer. The vet informed the shelter that the best course of action is to minimize her suffering. She will be crossing over the rainbow bridge. The kindness and generosity that friends, family, and people in the community showed was very heartwarming. It was clear that Jackpot was loved by everyone that came into the store.

The shelter, puppykittynyc.org, that took Jackpot in when she was sick showed compassion, love, and patience. We are truly indebted to the volunteers at the shelter. The work that they do for the animals in need is not always seen. True heroes.

Jackpot has been the bodega cat on 48th and Skillman for ten years and a fixture of Sunnyside, Queens. We noticed she was very lethargic when we went into the store the last few weeks. Apparently In the last month her health has been declining. My boyfriend and I took her to the vet last Thursday on Aug 21, 2025. Jackpot's fur was extremely matted. Due to the severity of the matting, the Vet said that it was necessary to shave her coat. Upon removal of the matted fur, skin infections were discovered in multiple areas where the matting was dense. Jackpot also lost 4.7 lbs. Her blood work showed liver damage, dehydration, and bacterial infection in her stomach. The Vet gave us liver medication, probiotics, appetite supplements as well as a liquid nutrients to administer. The veterinarian didn’t think Jackpot should go back to the store as she needed long term care. We decided to bring her to the apartment as there were so many medications to give her. Jackpot had moments that were good, and she even purred! However, even with the food stimulator, Jackpot wasn't eating a lot, and when she did it wouldn’t always stay down. This made it hard to administer her meds as they were in her food. On Sunday Jackpot wasn’t eating at all. Realizing we weren’t able to give her the care she desperately needed, we had to look for other solutions. We had been in touch with the amazing and dedicated people at Puppy Kitty NYC during this whole process and they said that they would care for Jackpot. They would administer her medication, and she would be under veterinarian care. The store agreed this was the best decision for her as well. Jackpot is still not eating much, but we are hoping that her health starts to improve. She’s very frail.

Puppy Kitty NYC is doing everything possible to save Jackpot, but the costs are overwhelming. We’ve started this GoFundMe to help cover her life-saving treatment and give her the second chance she deserves. All proceeds will be sent to Puppy Kitty for Jackpot’s medical care.

If you find yourself at the polls in November, be on the lookout for a new possible bill to protect Bodega cats. These beloved animals deserve recognition and access to basic healthcare like vaccines.

In the meantime, please keep Jackpot in your thoughts. She needs all the positive energy, love, and healing energy.

Warmly-

Eileen & Julio

UPDATE:

Deli cat went to a foster and was pleased to be with another cat, warm and safe. Unfortunately - he had to be rushed to an emergency vet when he became lethargic and seemed to be in pain. These tests, ultra sound, and ER vet are very costly - but the rescue and foster didn't hesitate to rush him for care.

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP NOW - even with a small donation. If TEN PEOPLE DONATED 10 DOLLARS IT WOULD PUSH US OVER THE GOAL AND COVER AT LEAST A PART OF THE VET FEES. THANK YOU!

Last week a Hell’s Kitchen neighbor reached out to me about a senior deli cat that was being neglected and abused. Poor guy was left behind by the previous owners and the new people not only didn’t want him, they didn’t feed him and removed food and bedding neighbors left for him. He was so starving and dehydrated that he was groggy and licking the air for relief. 

Imagine living your whole life in that deli, and then suddenly no one wants you there and sends you out in the freezing cold, takes away any kindness or food left by neighbors? 

To make it worse, an employee that got fired kicked the cat on the way out!  

The neighbors said since then kitty has lost almost half his body weight and wasn’t eating. This poor old kitty was left to find warmth on an empty shelf or in the basement.

So I met the neighbor and took this old gent out of harms way. And guess who stepped up to help save him? @puppykittyNYC!! 

He’s been to the vet and has some thyroid and health issues . He’s going to need medication and several more vet visits. 

The good news? He’s warm, feels safe, and is eating like a champ in @puppykittyNYC facility. 

Can you help raise money to cover his costs? @puppykittyNYC is at capacity and then some, but they still took him! 

If each person could donate even $20 it helps tremendously with APK rescue efforts for this dapper man kitty. 

Money goes directly to them. 

PuppyKittyNYCity volunteers work tirelessly 365 days a year going to the streets of NYC and extended areas with in the tri-state to help rescue, injured and homeless, cats, kittens, dogs, and other creatures. They are purely donation based and work with out a shelter. Supporting PKNYCity and their mission directly helps control the animal over population epidemic in NYC. Donations go directly to veterinary care, supplies, and transportation. Please help us in our mission to never have to Hi friends, join me in making a difference by supporting a good cause! I'm raising money for Puppy Kitty NYC and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

My name is Eleni and I've gotten to know the wonderful people at this shelter when I adopted my cat from them. They are selfless and hardworking volunteers. The shelter has helped hundreds of animals but now are in dire need of our help. They are to the point where they ha e no more funds to help rescue anymore. Please I know these are hard times but any little amount will help. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

4,000 People. $100. One Big Impact.

Why $400K? Why Now?

We’re calling on 4,000 animal lovers to each give $100—together, that’s $400,000 to change the future for thousands of animals in need.

With this funding, we can:

Secure a new, larger space — giving our rescue animals a safer, more comfortable, and healing environment

Expand our operations — more room means more lives saved, more foster support, and more community engagement

Open our own low-cost spay/neuter clinic — tackling the root of overpopulation and offering accessible care to our community

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Every $100 gets us closer to a future where no animal is left behind.

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