Profile In Compassion: Jennifer Moore
It has been nearly a year since the Camp Fire burned a devastating path through Northern California. Alley Cat Allies Feral Friends Network® member Jennifer Moore has spent every possible moment of it helping affected cats return home. “There isn’t much that feels better than calling up a survivor from the worst wildfire in California’s […]
New York Becomes First State To Ban Cat Declawing
On July 23, New York became a leader by passing the first statewide law to make declawing cats illegal. “By banning this archaic practice, we will ensure that animals are no longer subjected to these inhumane and unnecessary procedures,” said New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in an official statement. Alley Cat Allies and the […]
Profile In Generosity: Donald C. Mehrer
People who know Donald C. Mehrer joke that he’s lived nearly nine lives. He’s a Vietnam War veteran, a former biker, a husband to his wife, Margaret, an artist, an antique salesman, a builder of antique cars, and so much more. Donald, 73, is especially proud of his life as an ally to cats. He […]
Change For Every Kitty In Every City Starts With You
She wants to save more lives. That’s why Elaine Spencer traveled all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dallas, Texas, for Alley Cat Allies’ first ever Every Kitty, Every City® TEXAS conference. Elaine is the grants and IT specialist for T-Town TNR, a Tulsa-based Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) nonprofit. The all-volunteer organization’s hard work has already saved […]
Alley Cat Allies Saves Cats and Kittens After Tropical Storm Imelda
Alley Cat Allies Brings Emergency Support and Resources to Animals in Greater Houston Area Tropical Storm Imelda took Houston, Texas, area residents by surprise when it dumped more than 40 inches of rainwater in mid September, deluging streets and homes and leaving countless cats and other animals stranded. Alley Cat Allies sprang into action to […]
Six Things YOU Need to Know About Global Cat Day®
Global Cat Day, October 16, is your opportunity to take your love of cats to the next level. Because we all have cats and kittens who mean a lot to us, but not every cat has someone to advocate for her. Cats need you to be their voice. Here are six things you should know […]
Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day® is October 16
BETHESDA, Md. October 14, 2019 Alley Cat Allies and its supporters around the world will observe Global Cat Day® on Wednesday, October 16, with a commitment to save cats, including stray and feral cats, from being killed. Becky Robinson, the president and founder of Alley Cat Allies, is asking everyone who values the lives of […]
Westwego, Louisiana, Considers Burdening Compassion
Update: October 16, 2019: Unfortunate news: On October 15, the Westwego City Council unanimously passed the ordinance detailed below, which puts pressure on community cat caregivers and burdens their lifesaving work to help cats. If you took action and spoke out against the ordinance, thank you. Alley Cat Allies is continuing to look into the […]
Op-Ed: Feral cats and their kittens are better off left outdoors
This Op-Ed by Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, Becky Robinson, and Dr. Kate Hurley was published in the San Francisco Examiner on September 19, 2019. Bringing mothers indoors for extended periods is “˜inhumane and misguided’ As people who love and empathize with animals, seeing catsand particularly kittensoutdoors tempts us to launch into action to find ways to […]
Feral Friends Network® Profile: T-Town TNR Makes Lifesaving Change in Tulsa
Years ago, in the early days of her work as a cat advocate in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Samantha Polen was asked to call Alley Cat Allies. She was to gather information about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the nonlethal approach to cats living outdoors that was taking root throughout the nation because of Alley Cat Allies’ work. So, Samantha […]