Dangerous Bill for Cats Passes Missouri Senate–Stop it in the House
Missouri is moving closer to passing a dangerous bill that would lead to cats being harmed and killed while overturning bans on cat declawing in St. Louis and St. Louis County. The bill, SB 115, has already passed the Missouri Senate. Alley Cat Allies is rallying advocates to act urgently to stop the bill in […]
Alley Cat Allies and Local Advocates Convince Cedarville, OH, to Table Dangerous Proposal for Cats
Dangerous ordinances for cats in Cedarville, Ohio, were tabled indefinitely on April 10 thanks to pressure from Alley Cat Allies and the compassionate voices of our supporters, advocates and local residents. If the ordinance had passed, cats would have been subjected to cruel, ineffective feeding bans—among other absurd measures. Alley Cat Allies rallied advocates to […]
Man Accused of Killing Tabby Cat Mr. Meow Arrested on Disturbing Charges
Breaking news: Colton Fontes, the man charged with felony cruelty to animals related to death of tabby cat Mr. Meow in 2022, has been arrested on 27 felony counts including Rape of a Person Incapable of Giving Consent, Rape Of A Person By Force, Sexual Intercourse With Person Under 18, and Possession And Transmission Of […]
Alley Cat Allies Provides Tornado Relief Funding for Cats in Arkansas
This season, record-breaking tornadoes have devastated communities across the United States. On top of our work to save cats and kittens in the aftermath of the recent Mississippi tornadoes, Alley Cat Allies is also responding to the tornadoes that tore through the South and Midwest this week. Countless cats and kittens have been injured and […]
Alley Cat Allies Stands Against Cedarville Proposal to Outlaw Feeding Cats and Other Cruel Laws
CEDARVILLE, Ohio – April 6, 2023 – Alley Cat Allies, the global leader in the protection of cats and kittens, is taking a stand against ridiculous and dangerous proposals by Mayor John Cody Jr. and the Cedarville Village Council that would criminalize acts of compassion toward animals that are common and even praised in the […]
We’re Taking Action Against Cruel Laws in Cedarville, Ohio
The village of Cedarville, Ohio, is considering a series of outrageous and dangerous ordinances that could lead to cats being killed and criminalize the compassion of good Samaritans who care for them. These proposals would reverse decades of progress and establish Cedarville as one of the most regressive communities anywhere in the area of animal […]
We’re Saving Cats’ Lives After Deadly Mississippi Tornadoes
Alley Cat Allies is covering the cost of critical, lifesaving veterinary care for cats impacted by the devastating wave of tornadoes that ripped through Mississippi last week. We are providing emergency disaster relief funding to Greenville Animal Clinic & Hospital, which is less than an hour away from Rolling Fork, one of the towns hardest […]
Hawaii, “Sanctuaries” are Not a Way to Manage Cat Populations
Right now, Hawaii is considering a bill that would request the state Department of Agriculture to identify land that can be used as animal sanctuaries in an attempt to manage Hawaii’s cat population. The truth is, sanctuaries are often anything but for cats. They easily become breeding grounds for disease on top of the stress […]
Illinois Should Outlaw Cat Declawing
This letter to the editor was submitted to Illinois newspapers on March 19, 2023. Dear Editor: As a global leader in the movement to protect and improve the lives of cats and kittens, Alley Cat Allies has helped many cats suffering from the unnecessary and cruel procedure known as declawing. It should be called […]
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 […]
