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Resident’s plea on feral kittens prompts council discussion of No Nonsense Neutering contract
Summary
A resident said local rescues and the SPCA could not take additional kittens and that No Nonsense Neutering had no immediate appointments. Administrator Sondra Riviello said Kingston contracts with No Nonsense Neutering, contributed $7,400 annually and plans to renew vouchers next year after demand exceeded the budget in prior years.
A Kingston resident told Council on Nov. 5 that local animal-rescue groups and the SPCA were unable to accept additional kittens and that she was advised to trap and neuter them herself.
Kim Krupsha said she recently contacted the SPCA about four stray kittens and was told they were at capacity and could not take them; she said No Nonsense Neutering currently had no appointments. "They would not take them; that they needed to stay with their mother," Krupsha said of the SPCA's response.
Administrator Sondra Riviello replied that Kingston has contracted with No Nonsense Neutering for the past two years and increased funding in 2025, but that voucher demand has exceeded budgeted amounts in both years. Riviello said Council previously voted to approve contracting with No Nonsense Neutering because it is "the most humane way to deal with the feral cat population," and that vouchers will be renewed next year. She suggested some trappers who work with the contractor may have sooner appointments.
Council President Rob Jacobs asked about the specifics and benefits of the town's annual $7,400 contribution; Riviello said the SPCA's capacity constraints are a major reason the borough relies on No Nonsense and trappers for services. Mayor Jeffrey Coslett offered to share contact information for a local trapper, Lisa Benkowski, who may be able to help residents with immediate needs.
No formal policy change or additional funding was adopted at the Nov. 5 meeting; administration said it will continue the No Nonsense contract and seek to manage voucher demand in the coming year.
