TNR for Thousands of Cats in Atlantic County
In 2023 alone, Alley Cat Allies provided spay or neuter, vaccination, eartip, microchip, and other critical care to more than 1,000 cats and kittens in Atlantic County, New Jersey. In 2024, we’re well on our way to 1,000 more in the first half of the year.
These achievements are only the latest in our decades of work in the area, through which we’ve helped thousands upon thousands of cats and their caregivers—and countless more with our lifesaving resources.
We Helped 1,800+ Cats and Kittens in Iowa
Through our Cats Are Family Too™ campaign, Alley Cat Allies collaborated with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa to provide lifesaving no-cost resources to cats throughout the Des Moines area!
In just three cat food distribution events, we handed out cans of cat food to more than 540 households to help more than 1,800 cats and kittens. And through a no-cost vaccine and wellness clinic, we provided dozens of cats and kittens with care that may have otherwise been inaccessible to their families.
Standing up for Community Cat Caregivers
When a Maryland community cat caregiver contacted Alley Cat Allies and told us she was ordered to stop feeding cats (and issued a citation for a $1,000 fine), we stepped in to provide legal counsel.
Though the caregiver was told that feeding community cats violated an ordinance, the reality was her actions were lawful, and the city ultimately chose to drop the case. Alley Cat Allies acts swiftly when good Samaritans are threatened for helping cats. Our goal is not only to protect one neighborhood’s cats, but to set a precedent so caregivers in other communities are not penalized for compassionate action.
In a time when many face financial insecurity, low- and no-cost services for cats are more critical than ever. Alley Cat Allies compiled a list of animal food banks and low-cost veterinary care by state to help people access resources to protect cats and kittens.
Low-Cost Veterinary Care Directory:
alleycat.org/VetDirect
Animal Food Bank Directory:
alleycat.org/FoodBank