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  • Cat Behavior: Scratching

    Scratching is a natural and beneficial behavior for cats. Help cats fulfill their natural need to scratch and coexist with people by redirecting their behavior appropriately.

  • 5 Important Steps to Adopting a Cat to the Best Home Possible

    The stray cat you are trying to place in a home deserves one that is loving, compassionate, and safe. To make that a reality, follow these important steps in the adoption process.

  • Foster Cat Adoption Tips

    If you've found a friendly stray cat and have looked for her previous home without success, you can try to find her a new forever family while you foster her. Follow these steps to help get your foster kitty adopted.

  • How to Find a Stray Cat’s Home

    Want to know where to take stray cats when you find them? Follow these Alley Cat Allies tips to help you find a stray cat's home.

  • Adoption

    It's important to know that if you don't feel like you have the time and resources to take in a friendly cat, that's OK. In that case, though, it really is best to leave her where she is after Trap-Neuter-Return.

  • How to Help Friendly, Socialized Cats

    When you're performing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in any community, you will not only encounter feral cats (meaning not socialized to people), but also friendly cats. Since being trapped is a scary experience for any kitty, it may be difficult to tell the difference between a feral cat and a stray cat.

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