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60-90 mins
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Animals

Puppy Kitty NY City Inc

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About the experience

What will I experience

At Puppy Kittynyc Inc, you’ll take part in a light, grounding experience—hosted either in a thoughtfully arranged setting or a location of your choosing—designed for gentle, attentive interaction with rescued kittens. You’ll sit, observe, and engage at your own pace: holding, petting, and playing with the kittens in a safe, unhurried setting. The environment invites you to slow down and be fully present with these sentient beings.

Benefits of this experience

By caring for vulnerable animals and attuning to their non-verbal cues, you’ll naturally strengthen your ability to notice, feel, and respond to the needs of others.

Incorporation in daily life

You can incorporate learnings by slowing down, observing more closely, and responding gently to the emotions and needs of people around you.

About the destination

Puppy Kittynyc Inc, based in New York, is a volunteer-driven animal rescue organization that provides a safe, nurturing environment for abandoned and vulnerable cats and kittens. The space is quiet, clean, and intentionally designed to support gentle human-animal interaction—inviting visitors to slow down, observe, and engage with animals at their own pace. It serves as a temporary home for rescued felines, many of whom are recovering from hardship, making the space one of quiet empathy and presence.

From a wellbeing perspective, the space fosters reconnection with the animal world—not as entertainment, but as a relationship. Interacting with these sentient beings in a calm, respectful setting helps restore a sense of care, tenderness, and attentiveness that often fades in busy urban life.

The organization was founded by a small group of committed animal rescuers who have spent years building a network of foster volunteers and mobilizing community support for animal welfare. Their grounded, hands-on approach brings credibility and deep care to the work. Puppy Kittynyc Inc is not just a shelter—it is a space where mutual healing between humans and animals becomes quietly possible.

Context

Ancient & modern provenance

Ancient texts and treatises:

Ancient text name: Bhagavata Purana (c. 9th–10th century CE)

  • Context: A major Purana focused on devotion (bhakti), especially stories of Krishna.
  • Mention of connecting with animals: Lord Krishna’s deep bond with cows, calves, and the natural world in Vrindavan is symbolic of interdependence and love beyond species. It cultivates sensitivity, joy, and empathy as natural expressions of bhakti and relational living.

Modern scientific researches:

Title: Cognitive Mechanisms and Neurological Foundations of Companion-Animal Interactions

  • Author(s): Julius et al.
  • Date of Publishing: 2024
  • Abstract: This paper links pet interaction with positive changes in brain connectivity (frontal cortex, amygdala) and neurochemistry (e.g. oxytocin, cortisol), offering mechanistic insight into how animals support psychological wellbeing.
  • Link to Paper

Full plan of experience

The following schedule provides a general outline of the duration and activities aimed at facilitating the integration of the experience's teachings into your daily life.

At the place
New York
Duration
60-90 mins

Experience schedule

Arrive at the designated location (either a thoughtfully arranged setting or your own space)

Get oriented to the space and meet the staff

Introduction to the kittens and interaction guidelines

Unstructured time to cuddle, play with and observe the kittens

Interaction with staff or volunteers for questions and guidance

Optional: Learn about adoption, fostering, or animal welfare

Inclusions

Exclusions

CONDUCTED BY

Puppy Kitty NY City Inc

NYC-based rescue supporting vulnerable cats and kittens

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