Submit Your Cat Photos for Our 2023-2024 Calendar!
It’s that time again! We’re taking photo submissions for the Alley Cat Allies 2023-2024 calendar! We can’t wait to see all your beautiful photos and read heartwarming stories of the cats and kittens in your life. YOUR cat could feature in the calendar–or even be the cover star! The deadline to submit photos is APRIL […]
A Victory in our Work to Protect Animals from Cruelty in West Virginia
We just secured an important victory in our campaign to expose and eliminate the persistent and routine animal cruelties of Berkeley County Animal Control (BCAC) in West Virginia, which is a division of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department. A West Virginia judge has issued a ruling that will promote transparency and accountability from BCAC, a […]
We Need to Fight to End Cat Declawing in Illinois
Right now, Alley Cat Allies is advocating for a lifesaving cat declawing ban in Illinois and urging Illinois residents to join us and protect their cats from this cruel, traumatic procedure. The bill, HB 1533, is under heavy and unfounded opposition, and we need every voice possible to ensure it passes. The welfare of Illinois’ […]
Take Action to End Cat Declawing in New Hampshire
New Hampshire could become the next state in the nation to ban the harmful and traumatic practice of cat declawing! Alley Cat Allies is testifying in support of a declaw ban bill, HB 231, and rallying residents of New Hampshire to join us. If the bill passes, New Hampshire could become the third state in […]
Disputing a Texas Bill Threatening Cat Declawing Bans
Texas is considering a bill, HB 1348, that would prohibit local governments from outlawing cat declawing in their cities and counties. Alley Cat Allies testified against this dangerous measure and we’re rallying advocates in Texas to join us. Read our letter of testimony to Texas lawmakers below. —– March 7, 2023 As a representative of […]
Missouri: Stop Threatening Lifesaving Cat Declawing Bans
Missouri lawmakers are considering a new bill, SB 115, that would prohibit local governments from outlawing cat declawing in their cities and counties. Alley Cat Allies testified against this dangerous measure and we’re rallying advocates in Missouri to join us. If you live in Missouri, tell your lawmakers to vote NO on SB 115 today […]
Our Feline Frenzy® Helped Nearly 100 Cats in St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Alley Cat Allies was hard at work holding two Feline Frenzy® spay and neuter events recently! Altogether, we covered the cost of 200 cats and kittens’ worth of spay and neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), vaccination, microchip, and any other needed veterinary care. On top of the critical surgeries, we provided our humane education materials and […]
Alley Cat Allies Feline Frenzy® Spays and Neuters 104 Cats in Wise, Virginia
Over the past week, Alley Cat Allies was hard at work with not one, but two Feline Frenzy® spay and neuter events! [Read about our Feline Frenzy in St. Mary’s County, Maryland] In Wise County, Virginia, we joined forces with Homeward Trails Animal Rescue with a goal of reaching 100 cats and kittens with spay […]
Alley Cat Allies Stands Against Restricting Feeding Community Cats to Daylight
UPDATE – Feb. 27, 2023 Due to the voices of Utah advocates against this bill, it failed in the Utah House by a vote of 58 Yeas, 58 Nays and 3 absent or not voting. If you took action to protect community cats in Utah with us, thank you! Original message: This week, Alley Cat […]
Alley Cat Allies Offers to Help Vermilion Parish’s Cats and Community
UPDATE: February 21, 2023 The Vermilion Parish Rabies Animal Control in Louisiana has long been struggling with overcrowding, as reported widely in local newspapers. Alley Cat Allies is trying to collaborate with the community to help, but we’re being met with resistance. After partnering with a local group to empty out the shelter and care […]