New England Cat Care

New England Cat Care is a cat-only veterinary clinic in Woodbridge, Connecticut, located at 186 Amity Rd. The practice offers routine care along with diagnostic imaging and internal medicine, with urgent appointments available during business hours. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm, with phone service Monday–Friday 9:00am–4:00pm, and out-of-hours emergencies are referred to a local pet emergency room.

Services

•Cat-only veterinary care
•Routine and preventative care
•Vaccinations
•Parasite treatment
•Fear-free / low-stress feline exams (stress-minimizing approach)
•Urgent care appointments during business hours
•Internal medicine
•Limited feline surgery
•Radiology (digital X-ray)
•Ultrasound
•Echocardiogram (results interpreted by board-certified specialists)
•Referral partnerships and referrals to specialty hospitals
•Detailed medical summaries
•Prescription support and online ordering via Chewy Pet Pharmacy (home delivery)

Pricing

No published pricing information is available for this clinic.

People

Veterinarians listed include John Richter, Jr. (VMD, RPh) and Adrianna Arcuri (VMD, MS). Recent reviews also mention staff members Stevie and Amisha.

Reviews

New England Cat Care has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 79 reviews. Recent comments describe staff as patient and communicative, with appointments that include thorough exams and clear explanations. Reviews also mention long-term trust in Dr. Richter, follow-up communication after visits, and appreciation for a cats-only environment that can be less stressful than mixed-species clinics; one reviewer noted an initial wait for an appointment but reported getting in sooner through a cancellation list.

Reviews for New England Cat Care

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 79 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Timothy Lyman

1 month ago

Wonderful staff that understands and cares about your pets as much as you do. They take the time to talk, and explains exactly what’s going on in any situation. You can find comfort coming here with your cats knowing they’ll do everything they can to help.

Sheila Lane

Rebekah Leighton

4 months ago

Gfan

6 months ago

Excellent cat vets and staff. We have been taking our furry family members here for 7 + years. Dr. Richter is amazing and we have 100% trust in him and new england cat care. Really they best care you can get for you feline family.

Marielle Vigneau-Britt

My experience with New England Cat Care has been nothing short of amazing. Tl;dr: if you are looking for a “boutique” vet experience for your cats where they and you will be treated with integrity, expertise, care, and generosity, you have found the right place. Earlier this year, I trapped an injured stray cat in my backyard in the hopes of helping him. We named him “Sensei.” I had zero experience with rescue but thankfully had a friend helping me. We took Sensei to several local vets, spending a ton of money and watching him get more and more sick with very little guidance or answers. As I had recently moved, I hadn’t yet found a “go-to” vet for my cats. Thankfully, a remote vet connection via a family member was able to get Sensei somewhat on the right path, but it was at this point that I decided to call New England Cat Care to take control of his care. Stevie on the phone couldn’t have been more wonderful. I was shocked at how much time she took to listen to the scenario after many other front desk staff had been dismissive or rushed me off the phone. While I couldn’t get an appointment for about three weeks, Stevie placed me on a cancellation list and promised to get me in as soon as possible. I ended up getting an appoint about a week and a half later. The day of my appointment, I braced for what I assumed would be another $1,000 visit and lots of testing. Dr. Richter spent two hours with us, doing a thorough examination, answering all of my questions, and laying out a path forward. He was so thorough, kind, and I have never felt a cat was in better hands. I was impressed by the depth of his knowledge and how he was able to bring all of Sensei's medical mysteries together. On top of that, he was very conservative with testing in order to avoid unnecessary costs. Sensei has thankfully fully recovered and we have decided to adopt him. I am seriously looking forward to bringing our other two cats in and feel so lucky I have found a trusted vet for their future care. I have learned that around 85% of most vets’ patients are dogs, meaning many vets just don’t have a ton of experience with cats. Dr. Richter and his wife, Dr. Arcuri, have been specializing in cats only for the last thirty years. It’s also nice to not have the stress of a barking dog in an environment where kitties are already super stressed. Post-appointments, Dr. Richter has followed up via phone call and answered all of my questions, and Amisha has been thorough and helpful with all of my follow-up questions via e-mail. I can’t thank the team at New England Cat Care enough and look forward to seeing them again soon!