Alley Cat Allies Continues to Protect the Cats of the Paseo del Morro
The following story is featured in the Alley Cat Action® 2026 Summer Newsletter. Read the full newsletter edition here. Alley Cat Allies is on the ground in San Juan, Puerto Rico, continuing the fight to protect the community cats of the Paseo del Morro. We are also working with Puerto Rican officials and advocates to […]
In Trooper’s Memory, Alley Cat Allies Continues to Seek Justice
Now more than ever, information is critical to achieve justice for Trooper. Alley Cat Allies continues to offer a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who shot Trooper the cat with an orange-tipped blowgun dart in Conover, North Carolina—an act of cruelty that ultimately took her life. On […]
Alley Cat Allies Offers Support for the Prosecution of Sacramento Animal Cruelty Suspect
Alley Cat Allies applauds the Sacramento County animal control officer whose dedicated investigation led to the arrest of Adrian Cruz, 30, on felony animal cruelty charges. Cruz was allegedly captured on home surveillance video beating a cat to death. The officer pursued leads and reviewed surveillance video over weeks, noting that the same suspect was […]
Your Update: Ryan Berlanga Sentenced in Cruelty Case, Critical Change for Cats in a Pennsylvania City, and More
Ryan Berlanga, the Man Who Strangled a Kitten, Sentenced to Probation 8 months after he was captured on surveillance video strangling a kitten to death in San Antonio, a judge sentenced Ryan Berlanga to 5 years of deferred adjudication community supervision, a kind of probation. He was also ordered to 120 hours of community service. […]
$15,000 Reward Seeking Justice for a Cat Shot with a Blowgun Dart in Conover, North Carolina
UPDATE CONOVER, NORTH CAROLINA—Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens, is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the animal cruelty case of a cat named Trooper, who was shot with an orange-tipped blowgun dart in June of 2026. […]
These Videos Show Your Impact—And Important Information to Protect Cats
From cat facts that are more important than they may seem to a window into the lives of the cats we protect every day, these videos offer a glimpse at your impact for cats and kittens! Be sure to subscribe to Alley Cat Allies on YouTube and now on TikTok so you don’t miss our […]
Police Rally Around Local Community Cat and More Stories of Cat Care, Rescue, and Protection
Police Officers Rally Around Their Resident Community Cat It takes a village, as they say, to make lifesaving change that sticks and is sustainable. Building a community that truly values and protects cats’ lives takes the combined and connected effort of everyone, from local advocates to animal protection organizations, veterinarians, law enforcement, and public officials. […]
Seeking Justice for Trooper and More Stories of Saving Cats’ Lives
Fighting for Justice for Trooper the Cat, Shot With a Dart Trooper is still with us today because of expert veterinary care and what feels like a miracle. The kitten was found in a shopping center parking lot near a golf car store in Conover, North Carolina, on June 26 with an orange blowgun dart […]
Top 6 Fourth of July Cat Safety Tips
We’d love to say that cats enjoy Fourth of July festivities as much as we do. However, fireworks displays can make this beloved celebration a stressful ordeal for the animals around us. Even if we can’t stop the “bursting in air” part of the holiday, there are still steps anyone can take to keep cats […]
Extreme Heat Wave Response: Alley Cat Allies Provides Critical Wet Food to Help Cats
As a historic heat wave sweeps across much of the United States through the Fourth of July weekend, Alley Cat Allies’ Rapid Response Team is on the ground to support cats and kittens through record high temperatures. Support Our Heat Wave Response Cats instinctively know where to find cool, shaded areas. However, in extreme weather […]