Community Cares for San Francisco’s Cats
It’s a quiet afternoon in the modest San Francisco neighborhood of Bayviewuntil a community cat caregiver calls out to her small colony in a booming voice from the porch of her home. It’s meal time, and this ritual is a joy to behold. One by one, four of her community cats emergeout of bushes, from […]
Not Just a Nail Trim: The Fight Against Declawing
A bill that would ban the cruel practice of declawing a cat in Denver, Colorado is heading into a final vote on Monday, November 13. If it passes, Denver will become the first city in North America outside of California to make declawing a cat illegal. Denver residents can submit emails supporting the Denver Declaw […]
Alaska Board of Game to Hear Testimony About Trap-Neuter-Return
The Alaska Board of Game will soon hear public testimony on a lifesaving proposal that would strengthen Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in the state, if passed. TNR is the only humane and effective approach to community cat populations. Alley Cat Allies is urging Alaska residents to attend the Board of Game meeting and testify in support of […]
Halloween Cat Safety Tips
Halloween is almost here, with its creepy decorations and costumed trick-or-treaters. But what’s fun for people isn’t always so much fun for our feline friends. Alley Cat Allies has tips to help you keep your cats and other pets safe and comfortable on Halloween night. 1. Make sure candy is off limits to cats Many […]
Meet our Boardwalk Cats Project® Volunteers: Nina Ficca
Nina Ficca first learned about Alley Cat Allies in a local news report in 2014, and was inspired by our lifesaving work. She had just adopted her first kitten, so she was eager to get involved in anything that helped cats. She donated to us, and in the process learned about one of our annual […]
Meet Our Boardwalk Cats Project® Volunteers: Frank Hoopes
Frank Hoopes is a U.S. Navy veteran, a community cat caregiver, and one of our longest-running Atlantic City Boardwalk Cats Project volunteers.”¯During his military service in the 1960s, Frank sailed behind aircraft carriers to rescue pilots whose planes were shot down. Today, he’s still a heroto the Boardwalk Cats who rely on him every day. “I make […]
Judy Czarny, A Cat-alyst for Change
Judy Czarny has supported Alley Cat Allies since 2001 and strongly believes that Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane and compassionate way to address community cat colonies. “For me, you stand for compassion and love of catsall cats,” Judy says. “I like that you educate individuals, groups, and even cities regarding Trap-Neuter-Return.” That’s why she […]
Get Ready to Fight for Humane Laws
What could be more important than fighting for laws that protect cats? Thanks to your support, 2017 has been a great year for pro-cat laws, and we’re already preparing to continue that winning streak in 2018! State legislatures are getting ready for new sessions that begin in January, and we’re gearing up to support bills […]
Planned Giving: A Legacy of Enduring Love
For Sheila Ward and Ray Harry, including Alley Cat Allies in their estate planning made perfect sense. Since early childhood, Sheila remembers admiring her grandmother, who took in abandoned kittens and puppies, nursed them back to health, and found their forever homes. Although she was surrounded by different animals, Sheila was most enthralled by cats. […]
Showing Compassion for Cats on Global Cat Day®
From fundraising events in Iceland to low-cost spay and neuter clinics in Central America, individuals and groups from all around the world are taking part in Alley Cat Allies’ inaugural Global Cat Day® on October 16. On this day of action and throughout the month, people everywhere will stand up for cats in their communities. […]