Alley Cat Allies Announces Three New Board Members
(January 28, 2019 Bethesda, MD) Alley Cat Allies is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Board of Trustees. Anne Lynch, Kevin Lee, and Justin Oravetz will join existing Board members Becky Robinson and Patricia Kauffman. Anne, Kevin, and Justin bring a wealth of experience in ethics, compliance, audit services, and environmental […]
Alley Cat Allies® Recovery Center for Camp Fire Cats Holds Open House
Alley Cat Allies President and Founder Becky Robinson invited the community to an open house Jan. 11 for the new Alley Cat Allies® Recovery Center. The center opened to care for the cats who were injured and displaced in the Camp Fire in November 2018, the deadliest wildfire in California history. The center has been […]
2019 Rings in New Laws to Protect Animals
New animal-friendly laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, and among them is a California law that bans pet shops from selling sell dogs, cats, and rabbits unless the animals are sourced from local shelters and rescuesnot breeders. California is the first state in the nation to implement these strict new rules on pet stores. Under the new law, called the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, […]
Alley Cat Allies Recovery Center Opens for Camp Fire Cats
The Alley Cat Allies® Recovery Center, which was made possible by Alley Cat Allies’ funding, leadership, and guidance, opens on Dec 22, 2018. The center, which will be run by the FieldHaven Feline Center will shelter the many cats and kittens who lost their home or are still being rescued from areas devastated by Northern […]
A Look Back: Adopted Cats of 2018
We’ve had some amazing cats pass through Alley Cat Allies on their way to be adopted this year. In total, we helped 32 cats find their forever homes, and can’t wait to continue supporting cats through adoption, advocacy, TNR, and more, for years to come! Below are a few of the cats adopted in 2018 […]
Des Moines, Iowa, Passes TNR with Support from Alley Cat Allies
After two years of fiercely advocating for humane policies for cats in Des Moines, Iowa, Alley Cat Allies is thrilled to announce that the city council passed a change to its animal control ordinance that allows for a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. The council was so enthusiastic about the new law that it waived a planned […]
Camp Fire Recovery Center Opens for Rescued Cats Thanks to Alley Cat Allies
MARYSVILLE, Calif. Dec. 20, 2018 A cat recovery center will be opened in Marysville, California by FieldHaven Feline Center, and will be named The Alley Cat Allies® Recovery Center thanks to funding from Alley Cat Allies. The center will help feline victims of the Camp Fire who are being rescued from the burn areas. The […]
Alley Cat Allies Praises Des Moines’ Approval of TNR Program
DES MOINES, Iowa Dec. 20, 2018 Alley Cat Allies is praising the unanimous vote by Des Moines, Iowa City Council for passing an ordinance allowing for a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. The decision came after two years of education and information sharing between Alley Cat Allies, the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa, […]
Alley Cat Allies Honors Fairfax County for 10 Years of TNR
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. Dec. 19, 2018 Alley Cat Allies has honored Fairfax County, Virginia, for marking 10 successful years with its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. The organization has presented the Fairfax County Animal Shelter with The Oliver, its prestigious award that honors those who show dedication and thereby champion excellence in all facets […]
A Look Back: Our Favorite Global Cat Day Stories
It was a great year for cat-kindthanks to our advocates around the world. On Global Cat Day 2018, you shared your stories with us, and we’re inspired by your compassion. These stories show how anyone can make a difference, from vaccinating cats in neighborhoods to working toward creating a cat-friendly country. As the year ends, […]