First Comprehensive Statewide Trap-Neuter-Return Law to Protect Cats, Drafted by Alley Cat Allies, Introduced in Maryland
MARYLAND—The first comprehensive statewide law in the United States to protect Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cats has been officially introduced in Maryland. Drafted with expertise and guidance from Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens, the bill—Ash’s Law—sets a nationwide standard for the humane treatment of cats and […]
Alley Cat Allies Drafts and Champions First Statewide TNR Bill in the United States
We just made history for cats! Alley Cat Allies helped draft and name the first comprehensive statewide law in the United States to protect Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Last week, the law was officially introduced as House Bill 912 in the Maryland House of Delegates by sponsor Delegate Michele Guyton. Today, its Senate companion bill, Senate Bill […]
5 Cat Health Tips on National Cat Health Month
February is National Cat Health Month! There’s no better time to spread the word on ways to help cats and kittens thrive wherever they call home. Alongside bringing your indoor cats to regular veterinary check-ups, here are Alley Cat Allies’ top tips to protect cats’ health: 1. First and Foremost: Spay and Neuter The health […]
A Unique Surgery, An Incredible Transformation, and More Stories of Impact for Cats
Alley Cat Allies’ humane care, education, and outreach work saves cats and kittens every day. These are just some of their inspiring stories, made possible thanks to your support. Your gift today can provide medical care, disaster response, education, and so much more to protect and improve cats’ lives: alleycat.org/Donate. Twinkle and Sparkle Can See […]
Alley Cat Allies Arctic Blast Response—Stories of Impact and More
@alleycatallies With the ArcticBlast about to hit, Alley Cat Allies is on the ground in multiple states to ensure cats and their caregivers are prepared for severe cold, snow, and ice. Your gift right now will support our urgent response to protect cats and kittens. Thanks to donors dedicated to our disaster work, every emergency […]
Urgent Arctic Blast Response to Prepare and Protect Cats
With an arctic blast about to impact large swathes of the United States, Alley Cat Allies has been out on the ground in multiple states to ensure community cats are prepared for severe winter conditions. Winter storm warnings are active across the country, so our Rapid Response Team is moving fast to assist advocates in […]
Arctic Blast Forecast: Alley Cat Allies’ Top 8 Tips to Help Community Cats
With much of the country facing severe temperature drops and winter weather in the next few days due to an arctic blast, Alley Cat Allies is sharing information to help community cats stay warm and safe outdoors. Cats have always lived outdoors and thrive in all kinds of locations, weather conditions, and climates. But advocates […]
Washington: Ban Cat Declawing Once and For All in 2026
Washington could be the next state in the U.S. to ban cruel cat declawing! After major victories in California, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts last year, Alley Cat Allies is taking action to build on the momentum for declaw bans in 2026. Today, we submitted testimony in support of House Bill 1904, which would outlaw declawing […]
Starting New Year 2026 Strong to Protect Cats and Kittens
Twinkle and Sparkle Can Still Shine Thanks to You If we hadn’t acted fast, these two brothers may not have survived to see the new year. Alley Cat Allies facilitated Sparkle and Twinkle’s rescue from a shelter where they were at high risk of being killed. The two 8-week-olds had spent days in a cage, […]
25 Ways You Helped Save Cats’ Lives in 2025
Happy New Year from all of us at Alley Cat Allies! As we wait for the clock to strike midnight and officially start 2026, we’re looking back on all of our incredible accomplishments for cats this past year. This is community-transforming, life-changing work, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of all the […]