Get Ready: Global Cat Day® and National Feral Cat Day® are October 16
October 6, 2026
Get ready—Global Cat Day and National Feral Cat Day are October 16!
Join Alley Cat Allies to advocate for communities worldwide to respect and protect cats as the valued community members they are.
Global Cat Day is a day to embrace the global truth that...
So, let's protect them like community the world over.
Through actions big and small, we can create laws and policies that recognize cats’ coexistence with wildlife, expand access to care, and ensure strong action against animal cruelty.
Before October 16, take action:
Watch the Global Cat Day Videos
Plan Your National Feral Cat Day Action for Cats
On October 16, take an action in your community that helps cats. Then, tell the world about it by using #GlobalCatDay and #NationalFeralCatDay! We have ideas on impactful actions to take, from doing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to building shelters to educating local officials and more.
Gear up to protect cats on Global Cat Day! Take our t-shirts, tote bags, water bottles, and more with you as you help cats, whether in the field doing TNR or out in your community to educate!
Discover Alley Cat Allies’ newest resources, bring them home to save community cats in your neighborhood, or share them so they reach more advocates the world over!
Keep watching your email and our website on alleycat.org for more Global Cat Day updates. Follow us on social media—we may share posts and actions on October 16 and beyond!
Get the latest cat news, information, and ways to take action and save cats’ lives!
Since 1990, Alley Cat Allies has led the movement to protect and improve the lives of ALL cats. Today, over 1.8 million supporters join us in our mission, and people worldwide look to Alley Cat Allies for leadership in humane, evidence-based programs for cats and kittens. Please join us as we build a world where all cats are valued and every community has policies and resources to defend them.
