Contact: JOHNNIE SIMPSON, [email protected] or (240) 482-3895
Alley Cat Allies will host a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) workshop at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday, May 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. This workshop is an opportunity for cat caregivers, policymakers, animal control officers, and community members to learn how to help cats in Birmingham.
Alley Cat Allies is working with local groups and policymakers to make Birmingham a model city for cat protection. By providing training and support to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Alabama Spay/Neuter, Birmingham will be equipped to implement effective, humane programs for cats. Alley Cat Allies has also awarded Alabama Spay/Neuter a $5,000 grant to spay and neuter community catsalso called feral catsin Birmingham.
| WHAT: | Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Workshoplearn all about the amazing life of the outdoor cat, how to help outdoor cats, how to conduct TNR, and get involved in the community. The workshop will include a humane trapping demonstration. Snacks will be provided. |
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| WHO: | Hannah Shaw, Alley Cat Allies Associate Director of Campaigns |
| WHEN: | Sunday, May 3, 2015, 6-7:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 (205)-942-1211 |
| NIGHT-OF CONTACT: | Hannah Shaw, (240)-755-7045 |
| INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: | Hannah Shaw, Alley Cat Allies Associate Director of Campaigns. The workshop will include a trapping demonstration.Mark Nelson, Alabama Spay/Neuter Executive Director. |
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About Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats. Founded in 1990 and celebrating 25 years of protecting cats, today Alley Cat Allies has over half a million supporters and helps tens of thousands of individuals, communities, and organizations save and improve the lives of millions of cats and kittens nationwide. Its website is www.alleycat.org.