The following story is featured in the Alley Cat Action® 2026 Winter Newsletter. Read the full newsletter edition here.
A Swift Arrest, Thanks to Our Reward
In late 2025, Alley Cat Allies offered a $10,000 reward for prosecution and conviction in the case of a kitten strangled to death in San Antonio. The response from the public was immediate and inspiring—and an arrest was just as swift. It only took a week for the reward to achieve the breakthrough.
Alley Cat Allies is committed to supporting the prosecution in this case as it moves forward this year.
Stopping Dangerous Laws in Creston, Ohio
Communities often consider feeding ban schemes under the misguided notion that community cats will simply “go away” if advocates are prevented from feeding them. Alley Cat Allies tells lawmakers what they need to know: Feeding bans are cruel, and they have been proven ineffective.
If education isn’t enough, we rally people to make their voices heard and put the pressure on. In late 2025, because advocates spoke out with us, the Village of Creston, Ohio, did not move forward with a feeding ban and other cruel measures. This was a lifesaving victory for cats across the community!
Three More States Banned Cat Declawing
Our movement to Keep Cats’ Claws On Their Paws is getting stronger every day! In 2025, Massachusetts, California, and Rhode Island all passed statewide bans on cat declawing.
Alley Cat Allies provided key education and testimony to officials and rallied advocates to support all three bills. To keep up the momentum of these victories, we have our finger on the pulse of anti-declawing legislation across the country this year. Bans are being considered in Michigan, Washington, and Puerto Rico so far, and we plan to champion each one. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way!