On October 16, Alley Cat Allies Leads Global Cat Day® and National Feral Cat Day®
October 16 marks Global Cat Day and National Feral Cat Day, both created by Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens. In honor of the day, Alley Cat Allies is encouraging people the world over to join in on its mission to protect and improve the lives of […]
Take an Action to Help Cats on Global Cat Day and National Feral Cat Day 2025—October 16
The big week is here! Global Cat Day® and National Feral Cat Day® 2025 are October 16! There is so much to be done to spread the word about lifesaving programs and policies for cats and take action on cats’ behalf around the world. That’s why we encourage you to take a National Feral Cat […]
VICTORY: California Passes Cat Declawing Ban
UPDATE, 10/10/2025: VICTORY! The state of California has officially banned cat declawing! Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867, prohibiting declaw surgery, into law on the evening of October 9. California now joins New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maryland in outlawing this cruel, unnecessary procedure on a state level. The bill passed unanimously […]
Get Ready—Global Cat Day & National Feral Cat Day are October 16
It’s almost time—Global Cat Day and National Feral Cat Day are October 16! There’s so much you can do now to get ready to protect cats on the big day. Global Cat Day is a day to embrace the global truth that... This powerful statement is recognition that cats have lived alongside us for thousands […]
Alley Cat Allies Videos Tell the Stories of Cats YOU Protect
Never miss a video by following Alley Cat Allies on YouTube. We are also now on TikTok! Reno the Kitten’s Miraculous Recovery Reno’s recovery may seem like a miracle, but it was really possible thanks to expert emergency care from Alley Cat Allies’ veterinarian allies. And, because of our dedicated supporters like you, who give […]
4 Kittens Who Made Incredible Transformations Thanks to You
Update on the Cruelty Case of Shadow the Kitten We’re so happy to share the news: Shadow has been adopted! He’s made an absolutely amazing recovery after being viciously shot in the eye with a dart. Alley Cat Allies helped cover the costs of his surgery and other medical care, and we’re grateful to […]
Justice for Cats in Elkhart County—Call for a Special Prosecutor
WARNING: This post contains information regarding an act of deadly cruelty to cats. There are no graphic images. Nobody should be able to crush cats alive in a trash compactor and get away with it. Please, raise your voice with us right now. According to publicly available information, on February 27, 2025, three at-the-time employees […]
Offering Support and Expertise in the Prosecution of Cat Cruelty Cases
Alley Cat Allies is fighting for cats like Shadow in the wake of unimaginable cruelty. Our team provides expert support to prosecutors in animal cruelty cases across the country, calling for abusers to be penalized to the fullest extent of the law. In so doing, we are setting a precedent that will shape how these […]
169 Cats Spayed or Neutered in One Day at Alley Cat Allies Feline Frenzy® in Canton, Ohio
CANTON, OHIO – In a single impactful day, 169 cats in the Akron-Canton, Ohio, area were spayed or neutered through an Alley Cat Allies Feline Frenzy® event on September 11. Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens, was on the ground acting with advocates and collaborating with AlterClinic […]
$10,000 Reward for Information on a Kitten Shot with a Dart in Rowlett, Texas
This post contains disturbing information regarding a case of cruelty to a kitten. The kitten, Shadow, survived. Included are images of his healing after the surgery. ROWLETT, TEXAS—Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens, is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the prosecution […]