What To Do If You Find a Cat Outdoors

The answer depends on the cat! Cats can have unique needs based on many factors, and we'll walk you through the basics in this quick guide.

TNR Scenarios: Nursing Mother Cat

If you have trapped a cat who may have a litter of kittens, don't panic. We have tips to ensure a positive outcome for both mother cat and her kittens.

Conflicts with Property Management

If you care for community cats on property that is not owned by you for example: at an apartment complex, strip mall, or restaurant parking lot you may experience conflicts with the property management.

Negotiating Tips

Negotiating is what happens when you discuss opposing viewpoints and come to a mutually agreed upon resolution. When it comes to negotiating for community cats, the end result can save or endanger cats' lives. Negotiating can be tricky, but our negotiating tips will help.

How to Handle a Citation or Fine

Being threatened with or receiving a citation can be a very difficult and scary situation. Alley Cat Allies cannot provide legal advice, but we do have some resources that should help.

Addressing Violent Threats Against Cats

If someone threatens the cats you care for, you should take it very seriously. There are things you can do to prevent threats from escalating, especially because the law is on your side. Intentionally injuring or killing a cat is a criminal offense.

If Cats You Care for Have Been Harmed or Killed

Confronting animal cruelty can be overwhelming, but the cats need your help. As you may know, intentionally harming or killing a cat is illegalwhether they're owned, stray, or unowned. If someone has harmed the cats you care for, there are steps you can take.

Working With Law Enforcement to Protect Cats

If someone has made threats against the cats you care for, or if the cats have already been harmed or killed, you should immediately file a police report.

Connecting with Fellow Cat Advocates

Cat advocates unite! If you care about cats, you're in good company. Cat advocates live all over the world and defy stereotypes. When we come together to protect and improve the lives of all cats.

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