Overview

• The allocation funds roughly 3,500 procedures over one year at Flatbush Cats’ nonprofit clinic in Brooklyn.
• The clinic will add surgical staff and use sliding-scale fees, with flexibility to offer low- or no-cost care.
• Eligibility extends to pet owners and trap-neuter-return volunteers working with stray and feral cats.
• Flatbush Veterinary Clinic reports capacity for about 7,000 appointments annually and typically charges around $100–$200, far below private prices.
• Organizers estimate the city needs about 190,000 affordable surgeries each year, so this pilot covers under 2% of demand and could guide broader expansion.