Our 2017–2018 calendar is filled with inspirational stories and photos of beautiful cats—the animals Alley Cat Allies works to protect every day of the year. Thousands of cat photographs were sent in for consideration, and we hope you enjoy the photos of these wonderful felines as much as we do!
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Bella and Bentley
Lori ThorntonCoverBella and Bentley are siblings that were abandoned in a box on the side of the road in Arizona. Lori arranged for them to get veterinary care and a new home.
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Abe
Becky RobinsonPresident’s MessageAbe is so polite and proper he’s nicknamed “Jeeves.” Becky’s constant companion, he even greets her at the driveway and escorts her safely inside the house.
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Petite Chérie
Becky RobinsonPresident’s MessagePetite Chérie was taken in by Becky as a foster on February 14, making her a “Valentine” cat. Petite Chérie quickly bonded with Becky’s husband, Ed, and became a permanent resident of their household.
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Oliver
Becky RobinsonPresident’s MessageOffice Cat Oliver loves treats and exploring filing cabinet drawers.
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Charles
Becky RobinsonPresident’s MessageOffice Cat Charles enjoys napping in the library and chasing shoelaces.
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Aaron Ross
Stacey Bradley2018 at a GlanceAaron Ross is a sweet boy, always ready to cuddle with his human, feline, and canine friends. He turns the people he meets into cat lovers from his home in Pennsylvania.
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Pushka
Kathleen RalphOctober 2017Pushka is a loving cat who enjoys basking in the sun in Australia. He doesn’t let the disability in his back legs get him down!
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Orion
Rhonda HenryOctober 2017 InsertOrion is a real snuggle bug! When he’s not cuddling in bed with his owner Rhonda, he’s helping her out in the garden of their California home.
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Sherlock
Cameron WayNovember 2017Sherlock, also called Homie, was rescued from a hoarding situation. Now he enjoys playing with other cats in Colorado.
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Marky
Zack JonesNovember 2017 InsertMarky is a barn cat living in Idaho. This independent kitty became socialized to people while undergoing veterinary care, and has even become friends with chickens and goats while living on the farm!
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Nala and Pip
Jeanine PerezNovember 2017 InsertMeet Nala and Pip, two tabby kittens living in California. They enjoy taking naps on the balcony and even stroll around their neighborhood on leashes!
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Dalton
Dana GaddisDecember 2017Dalton was a hand-raised, bottle-fed kitten that grew up to have a special relationship with his favorite person, Dana. They live in Florida.
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Rosie and Patches
Angela CentrellaDecember 2017 InsertRosie and Patches are best friends from Pennsylvania. They went through Trap-Neuter-Return and live with their community cat colony in Angela’s yard.
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Andy
Karen StaserJanuary 2018Andy is a sweet rescue cat. He loves sharing his California home with other cats and dogs.
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Sunday
Cathy NilandJanuary 2018 InsertSunday is a socialization success story! She went from super shy to super curious and friendly toward her people. Now she’s a total lap cat and living happily in her California home.
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Mini
Robert St. JohnFebruary 2018Mini is an indoor-outdoor cat who loves this old oak tree in Florida. She also loves her feline best friend, Dexter.
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Frankie
Donna PowellFebruary 2018 InsertThe cat checking out the Texas bluebonnets is Frankie. His mother, Mama, was caregiver Donna’s introduction to community cats and Trap-Neuter-Return.
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Mama and Miranda
Jonie LarrisonFebruary 2018 InsertJonie first discovered Mama and her kittens under a shed in Indiana. While Jonie found loving homes for the kittens, she bonded with Mama and kept her. The stretching kitten is Mama’s baby, Miranda.
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Zoro
Sara BrittingMarch 2018Zoro is a playful member of a community cat colony in New York. He and his feline family have all been through Trap-Neuter-Return.
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Inchworm
Leslie WeissMarch 2018 InsertLeslie fosters kittens in California, including this little guy named Inchworm. Becoming a foster is a great way to help socialize kittens and find them forever homes.
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Sophie Sox
Xavier JonesApril 2018Sophie Sox rules her Texas home. Inside she has a fine collection of boxes, and outside she likes to inspect the bluebonnets with Xavier for company.
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Buddy, Dexter, and Reggie
Bonnie VarnumApril 2018 InsertBuddy, Dexter, and Reggie are three of four ginger brothers called “The Pumpkin Gang.” These friendly cats like to explore their yard in California.
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Pounce de Leon
Sharon LewczakMay 2018Pounce de Leon is a smart cat that loves to explore—he can even open doors! He was found in Florida after a hurricane in 2004.
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Koi
Eli NguyenMay 2018 InsertRescue cat Koi is both lovely and loving! He was adopted from a shelter and now lives happily in his Arkansas home. Koi’s story is a great reminder of why you should adopt instead of shop for your next best friend!
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Zela
Elana RothenbergJune 2018You’ll want to cross the path of this black cat! Zela loves to stop and smell the flowers around her Pennsylvania home.
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Tiny Meow and Baby Gizmo
Alisa HoernerJune 2018 InsertTiny Meow had a litter about two years ago but has since been spayed. All her kittens went to forever homes, including Baby Gizmo (pictured here). They live in New York.
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Angus
William ForsterJuly 2018This handsome cat is Angus. Angus enjoys the summer flowers in Vermont. He looks great for 14 years old!
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Norman and PR
Michelle TsoumaniJuly 2018 InsertThese Mediterranean felines are Norman and PR! They enjoy the warm sun and gorgeous scenery of their home on Andros Island in Greece.
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Olive
Charles SmithAugust 2018Olive has never seen a tree she didn’t want to climb. Here, she’s in an aspen in Colorado.
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Frankie
Ellanah FortuneAugust 2018 InsertFrankie was rescued from a hoarding situation. Now he has a wonderful home in California, where he enjoys laying out on the patio and soaking up some rays on sunny days.
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Catherine
Shelley LittleSeptember 2018This Mississippi missy is Catherine. She started out shy, but is being socialized so that she doesn’t fear people.
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Candy and Hank
Brenda YounkerSeptember 2018 InsertCandy didn’t always trust owner Brenda with her kittens. But Brenda eventually won her over, and Candy brought the kittens, including Hank (pictured here), one-by-one to Brenda and put them in her lap. Today, they all live happily in Maryland.
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Beaux von Tux, Nelly, Lolita, and Willie
Natalie YambrusicSeptember 2018 InsertBeaux von Tux, Nelly, Lolita, and Willie are community cats in Washington, D.C. Here, the little colony enjoys a nice day on the porch.
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Kiku
Aidan HumrichOctober 2018Kiku is a goofy and loving cat living in California. She loves to help with the gardening by rolling around in the leaves and vegetable beds.
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Ginger
Beth BucciOctober 2018 InsertGinger is the princess of her Pennsylvania home. She is particularly fond of curling up for naps in the sunshine.
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Tiger
Diane DivagnoNovember 2018Tiger is a farm cat living in Italy. He’s an indoor-outdoor cat that loves the sunshine.
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Bolt
Lejla Al KaduriNovember 2018 InsertBolt is friendly farm cat who shares his home with a colony of 12 other cats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He follows caregiver Lejla from the garden to the forest and everywhere else!
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Blake and Malachy
Tom DelaneyNovember 2018 InsertBlake and Malachy were both rescue cats. They wound up at the same adoption center in Texas and were adopted into the same home!
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Bess
Suzanne StewartDecember 2018Bess has grown up from being “the little gray one” of her litter into a sweet and loving member of her family in Connecticut.
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Zack
Lawrence SlaneyDecember 2018 InsertZack showed up at owner Lawrence’s house in Georgia one day and promptly made himself at home. He still lives there happily and gets along well with his kitty siblings.
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Lexie and Mia
Maria FiorentinoDecember 2018 InsertLexie and Mia are adorable Bengal cats. This friendly duo shows off their striking marble patterned fur at home in California.
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Ashlee, Slate, Axel and Luna
Linda Lund and Sami EricksonFeral CatAshlee, Slate, Axel, and Luna (background) are a family of community cats in Nebraska. They enjoy daily food and water provided by caregivers.
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Popeye
Debbie Venus-FenrichCommunity CatPopeye is the friendliest member of his Ohio cat colony. While the others are shy, this cat is interested in people.
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Negrito
Dolores VezzoliniIndoor/Outdoor CatNegrito is a clever cat that can play fetch, walk on a leash, and even follows five commands! He lives in California.
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Magic
Vaune PeckIndoor CatMagic is named for his personality. This charming cat is a sweet, curious, and playful member of his New Jersey home.
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Tigger
Lisa FultonBack CoverTigger underwent Trap-Neuter-Return along with the other cats in his California colony. He enjoys climbing trees.
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Submit Your Calendar Photos to Alley Cat Allies!
Check back with us in the spring to find out how to submit photos of the cats in your life!