On Thursday November 20 (my 63rd birthday), I ran the Twelfth Annual New York Cat Hospital SENIOR CAT RESCUE MARATHON! And as sole participant, I won...again!

SENIOR CATS remain an underserved and neglected part of the rescue world. Everyone loves the rescue kittens...but the sweet seniors are so often overlooked.

These are the misfits. The forgotten. Surrendered just because they are old, ill, or simply no longer wanted. Torn from the only homes they've ever known and placed in cages to await likely euthanasia.

But with your help we can give these cats a SECOND CHANCE. The need is greater than ever.

The dedicated rescue advocates below pull cats from the streets and area kill lists, provide vital medical care, and place them in warm and welcoming foster and forever homes. Among them they've saved thousands of sweet, loving senior cats from a sad and unnecessary end.

Pictured above is "Birdie," one such rescue. Birdie is a senior - likely in her late teens - found in dire condition on the streets of Zanzibar. But she was rescued, and with proper care and medical treatment is now thriving and will spend her remaining days in a loving forever home.

For prior marathons, I've crisscross the bridges of Manhattan, cover three states, and traverse all five boroughs of NYC. For the past three years, I've run "cat-shaped" routes through the streets of Manhattan (see the 20204 route below). This year I'll attempt something similar...only better! Follow me live to see what unfolds!

Over the past 11 years, we've raised close to $400,000.00. That's a lot of help for a lot of cats. Let's keep this streak going, and continue to help these special kitties.

All funds raised will be collected by me and distributed to Frankie's Feline Fund (www.frankiesfelinefund.org), CatFixerNY (https://catfixerny.org), Paws Crossed Animal Rescue (www.pawscrossedny.org), and Mama Paka Cat Rescue in Zanzibar (https://www.facebook.com/mamapakazanzibar) — all not-for-profit rescue organizations. Monies will be specifically earmarked to help senior and special-needs cats.

Please help support these sweet cats, and SHARE SHARE SHARE on social media. If you're blessed with deep pockets...now's the time to DIG DEEP. We need your help. THANK YOU!

Dr. Peter H. Soboroff

Medical Director, New York Cat Hospital