The following story is featured in the Alley Cat Action® 2026 Spring Newsletter. Read the full newsletter edition here.
Protecting Puerto Rico’s Community Cats
Alley Cat Allies’ fight to protect community cats in Puerto Rico from a lethal U.S. National Park Service (NPS) plan is still going strong. To date, our historic lawsuit has successfully prevented the NPS from removing and killing the cats of the famous Paseo del Morro in San Juan.
However, the NPS has pivoted to a new scheme to cut the cats off from critical resources, like food and water, under the guise of a “public safety” construction project. Alley Cat Allies is exploring all legal avenues to stop this cruel and unlawful action. At the same time, our team has been on the ground to guide and support local advocates in caring for community cats. We’re working to provide 
the Paseo cats with food, water, and any needed medical care. For the sake of cats like Flash and Bella, we won’t back down. With your support, we’re showing the world that a government cannot treat cats’ lives as disposable and go unchallenged. Learn more at alleycat.org/PuertoRico.
Suspect in Case of Cruelty to Kitten Indicted
Photo courtesy of Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Ryan Berlanga has been formally indicted on third-degree felony animal cruelty charges after he was caught on video strangling a kitten to death in a San Antonio, Texas, apartment complex.
Berlanga was arrested because Alley Cat Allies issued a reward that led to a tip about his identity. Now, we’re going to fight for justice in the form of the highest possible penalty for his heinous actions.
If convicted, Berlanga could face 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, as well as other potential penalties, including a ban on owning animals.
Alley Cat Allies stands ready to provide support to the prosecution. We’ll keep you updated through the process.