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Advocating for Cats: A Quick Guide

You don't have to do Trap-Neuter-Return in order to help cats. You can make a difference in cats' lives by working for change at the local level. Help build the movement to expand humane care for cats and end the killing by raising awareness and educating others about feral cats and about what's going on in our nation's animal shelters. Use our 5 Ways to Advocate for Cats in Your Community.
How to Start a Trap Depot
Alley Cat Action, Volume 32, Issue 4, Summer 2022
Fearlessly Defending Cats and All Animals
The History of the Domestic Cat

Cats have lived outside among people for over 10,000 yearsindoor-only is a new idea! Learn about the history of cats, from wild cat to domestic companion.
Humans: The Number One Threat to Wildlife
Leading biologists, climate scientists, and environmental watchdogs all agreehumans' own impact on the environment is without a doubt the number one cause of species loss.
Alley Cat Allies “Truth” Campaign Exposes the Fate of Cats Caught by Animal Control
In 2007, Alley Cat Allies became deeply involved in leading efforts to expose the tragic consequences of taking at stray cat to a pound or shelter. That year's National Feral Cat Day campaign lifted the veil of secrecy surrounding the animal control and sheltering system.
Animal Cruelty Facts: Understanding the Law and the Link
Animal cruelty laws exist in all 50 states, however they are lacking. Learn what you can do to help your community.
Junk Science Gets Cats Killed
Ayudando a los Gatos en Tu Comunidad
Become Cats’ Most Powerful Advocate
Get the information you need to advocate for cats in your community. You'll learn more about how local governments work, how to speak effectively to persuade elected officials, and how to rally your community in support of humane laws for cats.
Animal Cruelty: Understanding Laws and Taking Action Webinar
Are you ready to become a voice for cats and help fight animal cruelty? Compassion for animals is wonderful, but understanding how to use it to speak out for stronger anti-cruelty laws is the key to real change. This webinar will show you the way!
Cat Behavior Webinar Series
Do you ever wonder how cats see the world? Can you read your cat's body language and understand how they feel? By the end of our new Cat Behavior Series, you'll know all of this and more!