Our Lawsuit to Protect Puerto Rico Community Cats from the U.S. National Park Service is Going Strong
Alley Cat Allies’ historic federal lawsuit against the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has already impeded the NPS’ plan to remove and kill the community cats of San Juan’s Paseo del Morro, brought the cruel scheme to the world’s attention, and exposed the NPS’ questionable legal authority for developing the plan in the first place. […]
Justice for Victims of Horrific Cruelty in Elkhart County, Indiana
WARNING: This post contains disturbing information regarding an act of egregious cruelty to cats. There are no graphic images. On February 27, 2025, three now-former employees at Jayco RV in Elkhart County, Indiana, shoved two live cats into a microwave box, placed that box into a trash compactor, and used the compactor to crush them […]
Before and After: Heartwarming Updates on Cats’ Lives You Saved
Every story we tell of saving a cat’s life is just one small (but important) window into our larger work to improve critical veterinary and educational resources for cats, confront cruelty, and create strong communities that have the policies and programs to protect cats for years to come. Thank you for making it all possible! […]
Top Tips to Help Cats Through Upcoming Severe Summer Weather
In the next days, much of the U.S. is forecast to face extreme weather—including heat in the triple digits and severe storms—as summer kicks off. In light of this, Alley Cat Allies is sharing information and resources on how to keep indoor cats and community cats cool and safe. Community cats are adapted to living […]
Full Rhode Island Senate to Consider Cat Declawing Ban
UPDATE: VICTORY! Rhode Island’s declaw ban bill passed on the Senate floor! We’re one step closer to banning cruel cat declawing throughout the state. We’re going to keep following and supporting this ban every step of the way, and we’ll keep you updated on how you can help. To all who took action through […]
Our Lifesaving Work for Cats Never Takes a Vacation
A Chance Detour Saved a Kitten’s Life Alley Cat Allies never takes a break from saving cats’ lives! Recently, one of our team members didn’t hesitate to cancel her dinner plans when she spotted a small black cat lying, unmoving, on the side of the road. Worried at first that he was injured, she crouched […]
Rhode Island: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing
UPDATE: Great news! At its meeting, the Senate Committee recommended passage of the declaw ban, S180. In other words: it’s moving forward! The Rhode Island House of Representatives is also considering a companion declaw ban bill, HB 5668. THANK YOU to all who reached out to their senators in support of the declaw ban. Let’s […]
Taking On Cruelty to Cats in Florida
Alley Cat Allies Seeks Justice for Kitten Killed in Horrific Cruelty Case Alley Cat Allies is offering our expert support for the prosecution of Alfonso Perez Nas, who is accused of violently throwing a kitten to the ground, killing her. According to video evidence, the accused then waved the kitten around in the air while […]
Alley Cat Allies Achieves Victory Through Lawsuit to Stop Killing of Community Cats in Summit County, Ohio
It’s official: Summit County, Ohio, is no longer impounding and killing community cats! This is an enormous victory that will save countless cats’ lives, and bring the community up to the humane standards of its many residents who care for community cats and practice Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Months of hard work in court brought about this […]
New Jersey: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing Once and For All
UPDATE: New Jersey’s declaw ban passed in committee! This is great news! There’s still quite a road ahead to finally outlaw declawing in New Jersey, but we’ll support this bill at every step. New Jerseyans, we’ll keep you updated on action you can take. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: New Jersey has another chance to become the next […]