04/15/2026
Recently, there’s been a lot of attention on social media about our property and the feral cat community here. We don’t usually engage in situations like this, but for the safety of our residents, staff, and the cats, we want to clear a few things up.
Yes, there are many feral cats on the property—and to be upfront, our staff did not put them here. These cats are here because people have either moved away and left them behind or dumped them and unfortunately, the town does not have a cat warden. We’ve taken steps to try and help: we participated in a TNR program, we’ve set up approved feeding stations and shelters, and we have some truly dedicated residents who help support these efforts.
That said, we do have an active issue in one area. It’s been made worse by a few residents feeding cats improperly—leaving food on patios, throwing food from balconies, and even letting cats into their apartments overnight. When some of those residents moved out, the cats were essentially abandoned again and now continue to return to those areas looking for food and shelter.
We did try to work with a rescue individual who offered to relocate some of the cats to safe environments. We were hopeful and understood it would take time, but unfortunately, the working relationship became very difficult, and we chose to end it. Since then, misinformation has been posted online, which has led to threats against our staff and residents. That’s not acceptable or is conducive to helping the cats.
We are, and always have been, a pet-friendly community—honestly, we love spending time with your pets. We do keep pet pictures and records on file, and we have contacted the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department in cases where animals were left behind, but unfortunately there’s been no response or recourse. Our staff has personally helped rescue abandoned cats and worked with the Dutchess County ASPCA to get them rehomed. It’s also important to understand that some residents don’t disclose their pets, so if we don’t know, we can’t step in to help.
Our top priority is the safety of our residents and their pets, as well as the well-being of the feral cats. A situation has developed that puts both at risk, and we do have a plan in place to address it. As this is private property, we won’t be sharing full details publicly, but here’s what we can confirm:
1. No, we are NOT killing the cats.
2. They will remain on the property—this is their home—unless a reputable rescue can assist with proper relocation.
3. They will be fed and provided with shelter.
4. Yes, lease violations may be issued to residents who feed cats outside of approved areas. This is because feeding near buildings creates real issues—food attracts wildlife like skunks, raccoons, and even bears, creating a public health and safety issue. Some dogs have a high prey drive, which creates dangerous situations when cats approach apartments. And most importantly, some residents have allergies and deserve to safely use their outdoor spaces. To be clear, we are not threatening eviction over this.
If you’ve taken the time to read this, thank you. And if you’re a resident with questions, we’re always here and happy to talk and could use some proper and consistent help.
