Cat park

Matthew Moskovitz

02 Apr 2024

Just wanted to clear some things up for the people leaving one star reviews. The cats here are NOT neglected and can go inside whenever they want to. The land the Cat Park sits on is property of a neighboring row home, the owners of which have two entrances built specifically for the cats to get in and out of. I’ve lived on the block for well over a year and I’ve never seen the cats outside wanting to be let in during the cold or rain or summer heat because they simply go inside! The owners don’t just let all their cats outside either, they know how to raise cats and know you have to ease them in. When they were raising a kitten it managed to make it outside, so I let the owners know and they thanked me, saying that she was “too friendly and too little to go outside.” They know what they’re doing. The lot is also recognized by the city as a park/green space and would have shut it down if they suspected any sort of neglect. The owners of the cats put flea collars on all the cats in addition to flea and tick medicine and do everything they can to take care of them. They are fixed, given fresh food and water regularly (including a steady stream of treats from visitors), medicated and cared for. The cat missing his tail was rescued by its current owners and was missing its tail when they found it. Some of the cats are skinny but not because they aren’t fed, it’s because they’re old! As someone with a 12 year old family dog back in my hometown she also gets gunk in her eyes and her skin is irritated, but we give her medicine to treat it because we love her. The owners of the cat park are the same way, some cats are old but they do everything they can to care for them. They have rescued cats in the middle of busy intersections, found forever homes for kittens they’ve raised, and have had people from all over the city come to them with lost/stray cats asking for help. I’ve shown the park to my parents, family, coworkers, friends, indoor AND outdoor cat owners, and they think it’s lovely. The cat owners understand how it goes with older cats and they love what the owners do for them. I implore people to check out this green space and chat with the owners if you have any concerns for the well-being of these cats. They are lovely people and don’t deserve to be accused of animal neglect. Read the sign, cats are not strays.

Stu Horsley

31 Aug 2024

This is my home away from home. Shame on whoever made that one star post, she obviously doesn’t know who lives in that park or who takes care of that park. The owners in the park take excellent care of the cats. Lots of elderly cats live in the park and she took a picture of a cat that has lived there for almost 20 years. The cats can go inside and live outside as they wish and please. The cats always have plenty of food, water and attention. All of the cats in the cat park have up to date vaccines and the owners take the proper steps to have the cats fixed. I love the cat park and the atmosphere is calming, and the plants are always so beautiful! You can tell by my photos that the owners of this park take a lot of time and effort into making sure the cats are well fed, have collars on, proper medical attention and a beautiful place to live. Some of the cats might roll around in dust, and - Lastly yes there are still water bowls out that the water gets replaced every morning. Do you think you could afford to put water fountains out for the cats?? Do you think this park has much assistance when it comes to maintenance? Do you think this park receives the funding it should from the government? Before leaving a review ask yourself if you could afford to make the changes you wish to see around you or if you are truly just complaining because you have the privilege to do so. A small amount of the cats that live in this park are feral and the owners do an amazing job of respecting the cats boundaries that have never had human contact before.

Chelsea Lynch

15 Dec 2023

I appreciate what this park is trying to do in "giving a home to street cats" but these cats are severely neglected and suffering from obvious health issues. Despite their collars, and signs that say 'cats are not homeless' every cat is extremely thin, dirty, and I'm willing to bet they have fleas/worms and do not appear to be receiving any sort of care beyond food and water being left out. I've personally seen cats with swollen bellies, sores, cuts, gunky eyes, and missing limbs. I think it is also safe to say that these cats are also not being fixed, which only exacerbates the problem. These poor cats do not seem to be brought in at night nor do they have any shelter beyond a few gross planters. If whoever is claiming these cats (but is only putting collars on them and posting signs) cannot properly take care of them they should allow others/shelters to come in and do the job they clearly cannot. Any true animal lover can see that these cats are not well, and it is beyond selfish to prevent these animals from finding good and loving homes with people who will actually care for them. It's so wrong and it breaks my heart every single time I walk by there or when a very sickly cat from here hobbles its way into my back yard. SOMEONE PLEASE SAVE THESE CATS!!!

Lisa Purdon Coldwell Banker Realty

18 Aug 2023

Tiny park with friendly cats

Haily Mitchell

29 Aug 2023

Very nice cats, would definitely recommend

Arthur Maull

15 Dec 2023

There is a big sign that says "Cats are not homeless" but it's clear they are not being properly taken care for. I don't know how any animal/cat lover could spend time in this little "park" and not be upset at the poor condition of every cat milling around. Most cats have collars, but are extremely thin, have fleas, I'm willing to be have worms and don't seem to receiving any sort of legitimate care or have any sort of quality of life. Don't put collars on stray cats, preventing them from potentially being adopted without providing them with proper medical care and a good quality of life. Stop and actually look at the cats and you will see they are malnourished, dirty, and in some cases bruised. Sure is it nice to have a spot to hang out and engage with friendly cats, absolutely. However it's cruel and selfish to use this space without actually helping the cats that move in and out. There are a few makeshift cat houses which are completely rundown and inadequate especially during the winter months. Lastly, having big bowls of food and stagnant water on the ground is unsanitary. It's neglect no matter how you want to look at it.