Full Rhode Island Senate to Consider Cat Declawing Ban
UPDATE: VICTORY! Rhode Island’s declaw ban bill passed on the Senate floor! We’re one step closer to banning cruel cat declawing throughout the state. We’re going to keep following and supporting this ban every step of the way, and we’ll keep you updated on how you can help. To all who took action through […]
Our Lifesaving Work for Cats Never Takes a Vacation
A Chance Detour Saved a Kitten’s Life Alley Cat Allies never takes a break from saving cats’ lives! Recently, one of our team members didn’t hesitate to cancel her dinner plans when she spotted a small black cat lying, unmoving, on the side of the road. Worried at first that he was injured, she crouched […]
Rhode Island: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing
UPDATE: Great news! At its meeting, the Senate Committee recommended passage of the declaw ban, S180. In other words: it’s moving forward! The Rhode Island House of Representatives is also considering a companion declaw ban bill, HB 5668. THANK YOU to all who reached out to their senators in support of the declaw ban. Let’s […]
Taking On Cruelty to Cats in Florida
Alley Cat Allies Seeks Justice for Kitten Killed in Horrific Cruelty Case Alley Cat Allies is offering our expert support for the prosecution of Alfonso Perez Nas, who is accused of violently throwing a kitten to the ground, killing her. According to video evidence, the accused then waved the kitten around in the air while […]
Alley Cat Allies Achieves Victory Through Lawsuit to Stop Killing of Community Cats in Summit County, Ohio
It’s official: Summit County, Ohio, is no longer impounding and killing community cats! This is an enormous victory that will save countless cats’ lives, and bring the community up to the humane standards of its many residents who care for community cats and practice Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Months of hard work in court brought about this […]
New Jersey: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing Once and For All
UPDATE: New Jersey’s declaw ban passed in committee! This is great news! There’s still quite a road ahead to finally outlaw declawing in New Jersey, but we’ll support this bill at every step. New Jerseyans, we’ll keep you updated on action you can take. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: New Jersey has another chance to become the next […]
Happy Updates On Cats Whose Lives YOU Saved
George Celebrates One-Year Adoption Anniversary Happy one-year adopt-a-versary to George! George is truly a part of his new family and is extremely loved. Seeing how healthy, happy, and mobile he is now, it’s hard to believe that he was the victim of a heinous act of cruelty this time last year. George found his way […]
Stop a Feeding Ban Against Community Cats in Miami-Dade County, Florida
UPDATE: VICTORY! The proposed feeding ban was WITHDRAWN from the agenda of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners after its sponsor revoked it. Thank you to all who took action on behalf of Miami-Dade’s community cats! Without our outspoken advocacy, community cat caregivers in the county could be facing $100 fines for their compassion and […]
Alley Cat Allies Reaches 5000 Cat Milestone in Trap-Neuter-Return Collaboration in Atlantic County
ATLANTIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY—Alley Cat Allies reached a milestone of 5000 cats helped in its latest Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) collaboration with the Humane Society of Atlantic County (HSAC). To continue the lifesaving momentum, Alley Cat Allies has issued a new grant to help 1000 more cats and kittens in the next months. The grant is focused […]
How Microchips Save Cats’ Lives
May is a month all about celebrating the lifesaving power of the microchip—a piece of tiny technology no larger than a grain of rice that can save a cat’s life. For decades, Alley Cat Allies has led advocacy efforts to encourage the public to microchip their indoor and community cats, and to develop animal shelter […]