Calling Out the Dangerous Ideas Behind Socially Conscious Sheltering
… objective, scientifically-based best practices aimed at humane, lifesaving care should be the top priority for today’s shelters. This is why effective, cutting-edge programs including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) have now become mainstream practices. TNR is proven to be the best for cats and for the people who live near them. TNR reduces …
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East Bay Regional Park District Still Advancing Cat Killing Policy
… population control must be off the table entirely. We call on the EBRPD to use independent research to form sound policies that rely on humane, proven methods for community cat population management, including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
We will keep you updated as we work to protect the lives of cats in the East Bay.
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Kicking Off a Lifesaving Initiative for Cats in Rural Virginia
… where resources for animals are historically scarcestaying static is not an option.
So when Homeward Trails in Arlington, Virginia, talked to us about starting a much-needed Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and veterinary care initiative in the Twin County region (AKA the City of Galax and Carroll and Grayson Counties), we didn’t hesitate to …
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No Kitten Left Behind
… up at Dr. Wilbert after our grants paid for his emergency eye treatment.
Going Far with TNR
Alley Cat Allies’ grants to CATNIP Foundation are also supporting Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats. Dr. Wilbert told us the story of Dobby and his feline family, who live along a bayou near a boat tour …
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Alley Cat Allies Launches Leave Them Be Campaign to Save Kittens during COVID-19 and Beyond
… cats and kittens to remain outdoors while she raises them.
When the kittens are 8 weeks old, the entire family can be spayed and neutered through a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. We have a guide to determining a kittens’ age at alleycat.org/KittenProgression.
Do not bring kittens to animal shelters. Many shelters don …
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Alley Cat Allies' Feline Frenzy® Saves Lives with Help from Operation Spay Bay
… determination and deft hands to help each cat brought to the event. Both cats who live indoors with people and community cats trapped as part of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) effort are receiving critical care.
“Alley Cat Allies gave us an opportunity to put our skills to work for more of the community,” says …
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Get Ready for Action: 2019 Laws Alley Cat Allies is Watching
… state bills that Alley Cat Allies is monitoring this year:
South Carolina
Legislators are considering Senate Bill 105, which adds important definitions like “community cat,” “eartipping,” and “Trap-Neuter-Return” to state law. These definitions help people better understand the TNR process and how it benefits cats and communities. It also helps shelters, animal control …
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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 …
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Help Outdoor Cats in Winter: Top 10 Tips
… States, caregivers are taking extra steps to help outdoor cats in winter, making sure they stay safe and comfortable.
Whether you feed a colony or carry out Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in your community, consider these top moves to help outdoor cats as winter weather approaches:
Provide a shelter. This will give cats somewhere to …
From the Field: Alley Cat Allies Connects With Animal Control Officers in Denver
Hi everyone,
We say it all the time: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a mainstream practice throughout the country and the world. We’re seeing more people and communities than ever embracing TNR as the only humane and effective approach to addressing community cat populations.
This was clear at the National Animal Care and Control …
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