Today (July 14) Alley Cat Allies is meeting with citizens and local animal protection groups in Monessen to help with humane solutions for cats and to provide direct support for cats and their caregivers.
The meeting is part of a grassroots organizing effort to rally like-minded citizens and establish humane approaches for the cats of Monessen. In March, the city of Monessen, PA hired a private trapper to trap outdoor cats and bring them to a local shelter to be immediately killed. The trapping, which was carried out with no prior notice to town residents, resulted in the deaths of dozens of cats.