April 24, 2013
One week from today, on May 1, Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider a pilot program that would save the lives of 4,000 cats within two years. The two-year Community Cat Pilot Program, a core component of Animal Service’s plan to decrease the number of animals killed in the county shelter, would save the lives of […]
April 2, 2013
Alley Cat Allies sponsored a special “Spay-a-Thon” Saturday, March 30 in which 42 feral cats were neutered by veterinarians with Stray Aid & Rescue of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., before being returned to their outdoor homes. The Spay-a-Thon aimed to curb “kitten season”perhaps the most important time of the year to bring attention to the importance […]
March 22, 2013
We’re happy to report that the Community Cat Bill passed its first major hurdle this week. Thank you to everyone who reached out to your elected officials! While this is great news, there are still a number of critical steps to go before this bill becomes law. This bill would save countless cats’ lives by […]
March 20, 2013
At a March 19, 2013, hearing, Cook County Commissioners made clear they had no intention to amend the county’s feral (community) cat ordinance. That’s great news for this thriving program! Testimony at the hearing by PAWS Chicago and Tree House Humane Society showed that more than 17,000 cats had been neutered and vaccinated in Trap-Neuter-Return […]
March 15, 2013
Today we are calling for the immediate dismissal of Ted Williams, editor-at-large for Audubon magazine, in response to his op-ed in the March 14 Orlando Sentinel recommending that feral cats should be poisoned with Tylenol. In the op-ed, Williams writes, “There are… effective, humane alternatives to the cat hell of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). One is Tylenol […]
March 14, 2013
Cook County’s policy for feral and community cats is a model nationwide of successful, life-saving approaches for catsbut this ordinance is being reviewed next week by County Commissioners and could be weakened. Thanks to the dedication of so many local organizations and caregivers, the Chicago area now has one of the country’s most successful TNR […]
March 13, 2013
Alley Cat Allies sponsored a special “Spay-a-Thon” Saturday, March 9 in which 240 feral cats were neutered at the Heaven Can Wait Society of Las Vegas, NV. The Spay-a-Thon aimed to curb “kitten season” among the feral cats living in and around Las Vegas. Volunteers with the Clark County Community Cat Coalition (C5) initially helped […]
March 12, 2013
Extremely beneficial bills for community (feral) cats have been introduced in the Florida State Legislature. These bills would save countless cats’ lives by encouraging communities to implement Trap-Neuter-Return programs. They would also clarify that Trap-Neuter-Return is not abandonment, ensuring that caregivers returning cats after neutering are safe from being charged. Together, these changes will encourage […]
December 21, 2012
Alley Cat Allies and Texas Coalition for Animal Protection are celebrating the new feral cat ordinance passed by the Fort Worth City Council by hosting two spay days in January 2013. In August 2012, code enforcement officials in Fort Worth, Texas, proposed an ordinance that would have placed heavy fines and restrictions on caring citizens […]
December 21, 2012
Alley Cat Allies and Texas Coalition for Animal Protection are celebrating the new feral cat ordinance passed by the Fort Worth City Council by hosting two spay days in January 2013. In August 2012, code enforcement officials in Fort Worth, Texas, proposed an ordinance that would have placed heavy fines and restrictions on caring citizens […]
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Since 1990, Alley Cat Allies has led the movement to protect and improve the lives of ALL cats. Today, over 1 million supporters join us in our mission, and people worldwide look to Alley Cat Allies for leadership in humane, evidence-based programs for cats and kittens. Please join us as we build a world where all cats are valued and every community has policies and resources to defend them.
