Alley Cat Allies Supports Strong Penalty in the Case of Ellie, a Cat Horrifically Tortured and Killed
Alley Cat Allies sent the following letter to the prosecutor in the case of Ellie the cat, who was horrifically tortured and killed in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Her torturer and killer recently pleaded guilty. We applaud the strict action taken and call for the strongest possible punishment for this heinous act of senseless cruelty. […]
Defending Richland County, South Carolina’s Community Cat Program
On April 16, the council of Richland County, South Carolina, considered passing a dangerous amendment to remove the county’s Community Cat Diversion Program. The program is a successful Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiative that has saved thousands of cats’ lives. Alley Cat Allies mobilized advocates in Richland County to speak out to protect TNR in their community, […]
Silsbee, Texas: Reject a Community Cat Feeding Ban
Alley Cat Allies sent the following letter urging Silsbee, Texas, to reject a proposed feeding ban against cats. Feeding bans are cruel, ineffective, and penalize the compassionate people who are spending their own time, money, and energy to improve the lives of cats and their community. — Dear Mayor Reneau, Alley Cat Allies is reaching […]
Alley Cat Allies Offers $5,000 Reward in Ohio Cat Shooting Case
LORAIN AND HURON COUNTIES, OHIO: Alley Cat Allies is offering a reward of $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting and maiming a cat with a shotgun. The cat, George, was found injured in the Village of Wakeman. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Tippy’s Story and Lifesaving Resources for Cats
IMPACT STORY: Saving Community Cat Tippy Alley Cat Allies is here to support community cat caregivers and provide advice and guidance. That’s what our Cat Help Desk is all about! So when a dedicated caregiver in Texas contacted us about one of her colony cats who wasn’t eating, we advised her to seek veterinary attention […]
Alley Cat Allies Earns 4 Stars from Charity Navigator + More Important Updates
Alley Cat Allies Again Earns 4 Stars from Charity Navigator Amazing news! Alley Cat Allies earned the coveted Charity Navigator 4-star rating—the highest level of recognition—for the 11th consecutive year! This achievement shows our commitment to transparency in everything we do with our supporters’ donations. Our donors can be confident that every gift has a […]
Maximus Has a Bright Future Ahead After Unique, Lifesaving Surgery
We’d like you to meet Maximus (AKA Maximus Decimus Merkitteus)! This young cat is full of life and love for anyone and everyone, and has never met a stranger. He’s even best friends with his dog brother. But at not even a year old, Maximus experienced a medical emergency that had his family rushing him […]
Alley Cat Allies Condemns Comments About Drowning Community Cats
Alley Cat Allies sent the following letter to the mayor of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, condemning the comments of a Village Trustee related to drowning cats in the Hudson River. Nothing is amusing or acceptable about suggestions to enact cruelty against cats, who are sentient beings and feel pain. — Dear Mayor […]
Waconia, Minnesota: Reject Amendments That Place Cats in Danger
Alley Cat Allies sent the following letter to the city council of Waconia, Minnesota, to protect indoor and community cats from dangerous amendments to the local city code. Right now, Waconia is proposing adding cats into laws crafted for dog-related issues, which leaves cats open to dangerous requirements that don’t acknowledge their nature and place […]
Alley Cat Allies Helps Granite Shoals Adopt Lifesaving Trap-Neuter-Return Ordinance
This week, Granite Shoals, Texas, approved an update to its animal ordinance with heavy input from Alley Cat Allies that protects Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cats throughout the city. This victory is the result of months of our guidance and hard work with the Granite Shoals community, sparked by horrific comments about killing the city’s […]