A Look Back: Adopted Cats of 2018
We’ve had some amazing cats pass through Alley Cat Allies on their way to be adopted this year. In total, we helped 32 cats find their forever homes, and can’t wait to continue supporting cats through adoption, advocacy, TNR, and more, for years to come! Below are a few of the cats adopted in 2018 […]
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 a planned […]
Camp Fire Recovery Center Opens for Rescued Cats Thanks to Alley Cat Allies
MARYSVILLE, Calif. Dec. 20, 2018 A cat recovery center will be opened in Marysville, California by FieldHaven Feline Center, and will be named The Alley Cat Allies® Recovery Center thanks to funding from Alley Cat Allies. The center will help feline victims of the Camp Fire who are being rescued from the burn areas. The […]
Alley Cat Allies Praises Des Moines’ Approval of TNR Program
DES MOINES, Iowa Dec. 20, 2018 Alley Cat Allies is praising the unanimous vote by Des Moines, Iowa City Council for passing an ordinance allowing for a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. The decision came after two years of education and information sharing between Alley Cat Allies, the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa, […]
Alley Cat Allies Honors Fairfax County for 10 Years of TNR
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. Dec. 19, 2018 Alley Cat Allies has honored Fairfax County, Virginia, for marking 10 successful years with its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. The organization has presented the Fairfax County Animal Shelter with The Oliver, its prestigious award that honors those who show dedication and thereby champion excellence in all facets […]
A Look Back: Our Favorite Global Cat Day Stories
It was a great year for cat-kindthanks to our advocates around the world. On Global Cat Day 2018, you shared your stories with us, and we’re inspired by your compassion. These stories show how anyone can make a difference, from vaccinating cats in neighborhoods to working toward creating a cat-friendly country. As the year ends, […]
Letter to the Editor: UIS should reinstate trap-neuter-return
Published in The State Journal-Register on December 13, 2018. The University of Illinois-Springfield has made a terrible error in judgement by stopping students, staff and residents from continuing an established Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program on campus. This policy will lead to cats being killed and should be immediately reversed. TNR is the only humane and effective […]
Keep Cats Safe During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again! As we celebrate the joys of the holiday season, your cats may be excited too. Those shiny, glittering decorations and lighted candles sure do look tempting to inquisitive and playful felines. But they can be extremely hazardous to their health and to your home, and there are precautions you […]
Profile in Compassion: Gayle Magnuson’s Fantastic Foster Home
Illinois licensed foster caregiver Gayle Magnuson has built her life around helping animalsright down to the structure of her home. She converted her basement, once her husband’s shop, into a foster sanctuary for the nearly 100 cats and kittens she takes in each year in partnership with her local shelter. She pays out of her […]
#GivingTuesday: Thank you from all the cats!
We wanted to thank everyone for their support on Giving Tuesday. If you didn’t have a chance to make a #GivingTuesday gift, it’s not too late to donate. Check out the video message below from Becky Robinson, President and Founder of Alley Cat Allies. “Hi, everyone! This is Becky Robinson. I’m the president and founder […]