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Global Cat Day® and National Feral Cat Day® are October 16. Get ready— is LIVE 🐈🌍
Help us build a world that embraces the global truth that
#CatsAreCommunity
, and that every community should have policies and programs to protect them.
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An Alley Cat Allies investigation revealed shocking animal cruelty in the Berkeley County Animal Control shelter in West Virginia. We’ve gone to the state's highest court to stop the suffering ➡️
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❗BREAKING: ALLEY CAT ALLIES RAPID RESPONSE TEAM IS SAVING CATS AFTER HURRICANE HELENE❗
We're en route to Jasper County, South Carolina, to provide emergency supplies and support for affected cats. We're bringing generators, cat and dog food, kitten care supplies, and more.
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Cats who are FIV or FeLV+ often have a hard time finding homes due to unfortunate myths. Here's the truth: these cats can live as happy and fulfilling of lives as any other cat, and they're perfectly adoptable. Thor here is one of them!
Learn more ➡️
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At about 3 weeks old, Chester's eyes are open and his ears are upright. At this age, we can slowly introduce him to wet food by mixing it with kitten formula—step one of weaning!
Learn more kitten age milestones:
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We love this update video on Thor, who was rescued from the rubble of the Arkansas tornado with a broken lower jaw. As you can see, he’s as strong as he is sweet and is recovering from surgery like a champ! Alley Cat Allies is proud to cover the costs of his surgery and care.
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Knowing your rights as a cat advocate is critical! Recently, a Maryland community cat caregiver contacted our Cat Help Desk and told us she was ordered to stop feeding community cats and issued a citation for a $1000 fine. We immediately stepped in to provide her legal counsel...
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HURRICANE HELENE RESPONSE UPDATE ❗
The Alley Cat Allies Rapid Response Team is on the ground right now helping cats in Jasper County, South Carolina, as part of our disaster response to Hurricane Helene.
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We checked in on George, who was the victim of unimaginable cruelty in Henrietta Township, Ohio. We're so thrilled to report that he's doing great in his new home!
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#FridayThe13th
in October is the perfect time to share that negative superstitions regarding black cats are false, unfair, and dangerous.
No black cat is bad luck. In fact, we firmly believe they bring nothing but joy to the lives of those who know them. We're sure you agree!
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If this isn't the most handsome feline face you've ever seen, we don't know what is! Mr. Wilson is around 3 years old, so he has both a gentleman's poise and a kitten's playful spirit. Plus, he loves a good kiss + cuddle!
Learn how to
#Adopt
Mr. Wilson:
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The compassion and dedication of community cat caregivers inspire us every day. YOU are cats' strongest ally and we want to keep you safe.
We have resources to help caregivers understand their rights, raise their voices, and protect themselves and cats:
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We're providing emergency funding to save cats impacted by the Mississippi tornadoes. We gave a grant to Greenville Animal Clinic & Hospital, which is treating animals injured and displaced by the storms. 4-week-old Nado (named after the very disaster he survived) is one of them.
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These kittens were abandoned in a crate on the side of the road in very cold weather yesterday. Though they've been through a lot at such a young age, we'll help ensure they have the best future! We're covering the costs of their veterinary examination and treatment.
Name ideas?
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Please know that cats are NOT a major cause of toxoplasmosis in people. The CDC confirms it is highly unlikely that you will be exposed to the parasite even if touching an infected cat. It is vastly more likely you will encounter toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat.
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Suntang, we're thrilled at how far you've come! Through our grant in response to the Dallas ransomware attack, Suntang was treated for fleas + conjunctivitis. He was also underweight but is gaining fast!
Learn more about the cats impacted by our grant:
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A cat’s comfort with people is known as SOCIALIZATION. Respecting cats' socialization level is critical to make decisions that best suit them.
The priority: Positive outcomes and NEVER euthanizing a cat except for incurable illness or injury.
Learn more:
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One of our grants has been covering the treatment of a family of kittens (among many other cats!). But one kitten, Minnie, struggled to beat her illness. While her siblings Oreo, Mudpie and Reese's were getting better by the day, Minnie was separated for more intensive care.
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Alley Cat Allies believes anyone can be a kitten caretaker! All it takes is the right knowledge and equipment...and a whole lot of patience and compassion!
Our Kitten Care Kit details the basic supplies you'll need to get started:
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Just like people, community cats can have best friends. Be sure to give your bestie a friendly head-bonk today!
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UPDATE ON NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT❗
After speaking with North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda, Alley Cat Allies is glad to say lethal control against community cats will not be going forward. Instead, a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program will be put into effect.
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Alley Cat Allies is on the ground in Maui to save cats impacted by the wildfires, coordinating efforts to bring vital supplies, especially food and veterinary care, to cats and kittens. Community cats particularly need support to not slip through the cracks of disaster relief.
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How about some unmatched kitten cuteness to round out your
#Caturday
? Make sure you're prepped to protect these tiny babies (especially come springtime) with Alley Cat Allies' kitten resources at
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Remember Thor, the cat who survived the Arkansas tornado earlier this year? After surgery for a broken lower jaw, covered by Alley Cat Allies, he made an amazing recovery!
Thor's new family adores him and we're so moved to see how far he's come.
Last pic: Thor before surgery
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A ban on feeding community cats is cruel and absurd. Outlawing bird and squirrel feeders and even barking dogs is even more so. Cedarville, OH, is considering doing all of the above. We're taking a stand and rallying advocates to join us.
Take action:
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Journey is enjoying the last of the May sunshine on the catio. Talk about a long cat!
More than anything, though, she can't wait to stretch out just like this in a brand new home. Could it be yours?
Learn how to
#Adopt
Journey:
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Rhode Island's cat declawing ban is ready for the next step to becoming law! If you live there, please ask your rep to vote YES on HB 6508 to outlaw declawing statewide. CLICK HERE TO ACT:
Please share this action with everyone you know in Rhode Island!
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ADOPTED! 🎉
Little Soufflé has come so far from the sickly kitten rescued from a shelter. We at Alley Cat Allies couldn't be happier to see him start his new journey in his forever home! Thank you to our supporters who made his vet care possible.
Have the best life, Soufflé!
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GREAT NEWS! Cat declawing is now BANNED in the nation's capital! Washington D.C.'s declaw ban bill became official law this week--and will protect countless cats and kittens from the cruel, harmful procedure.
Thank you so much to all who speak out with us to end cat declawing!
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Great news: We've heard that all the cats living on the grounds of the Ernest Hemingway House in Key West, Florida—like the beautiful Etta James here—have made it through Hurricane Ian and are safe.
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Today is a day to remember the cats in our lives who have since passed on. The cats who were our steadfast companions, the community cats who were a fixture of our communities—they all have a profound impact on us and deserve to be honored.
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BREAKING PUERTO RICO NEWS - A VICTORY ❗❗
Alley Cat Allies has achieved a major victory to protect community cats living on the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico!
Learn more about the victory:
Act with us at
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We thought this might brighten your
#Caturday
! 🐈☀️ We'd love to see photos of your cats enjoying a good sunbeam!
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Happy Friday from a cat named Friday!
Let's have some fun today--we want to see stories and pics of the cats in your life! 🐱📸
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If celebrating 4th of July tomorrow, see these tips to keep cats calm:
- Keep a quiet, safe room open for cats to hide
- Close doors/windows
- Play gentle music/white noise
- Use a pheromone plug-in or spray like Feliway
- Offer treats or other distractions
- Keep them company
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ADOPTED!!! 🥳
Earlier, we let you know that Luna—who's partially blind—was up for adoption after weeks of care through our ongoing program with The Humane Society of Atlantic County.
Not 2 weeks later, she's been swept into the arms of a loving new family! Cheers, Luna! 🌙
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Kitten season—the time of year when most kittens are born—will be here before we know it. Help your community get ready by sharing our neonatal kitten resources:
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Aby knows that the secret to a happy
#Caturday
is to not take yourself too seriously! 🐈
What silly things do your cats do?
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Any TNR law must include a critical fact: TNR is NOT abandonment. It's a homecoming in which community cats are returned to the outdoor area they know and thrive in.
And, those who do TNR are good Samaritans providing a community service.
Learn more:
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We have an update on Graham! He's doing great in our care and becoming more of his playful, social self every day after all the cruelty he suffered before we rescued him.
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Incredible news for cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)! U.S. veterinarians will now be able to prescribe a treatment known to be effective against this fatal illness starting June 1.
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EXCITING NEWS: Michigan introduced a bill to ban cat declawing!
If the ban passes, Michigan would be the third state--after New York and Maryland--to outlaw the cruel, unnecessary procedure. Alley Cat Allies will support the bill and keep you posted on how you can help!
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There is no reason an animal control officer should ever capture and impound a loved and cared-for cat. Yet, that is what happened to Nemo in Birmingham, Alabama, last week.
Alley Cat Allies is exploring all possible legal action against the city and the officers involved.
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We celebrate every heroic act for cats and kittens, from the unsung but essential work of local cat advocates to the bravery through historic disasters of people like the Cat Man of Aleppo. The dedication so many have to protecting cats is ever inspiring.
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It's National Black Cat Appreciation Day 🐈⬛
There are a million things to love about black cats. But we still have to defend them against negative stereotypes--which is why they have a special awareness day.
So let's celebrate black cats and how lucky we are to know them!
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The quiver of a cat's tail can tell you a lot! Understanding cat body language is the key to a stronger bond between you and your feline family member.
Our guide to cat body language:
P.S., A straight up + quivering tail = "Hi, I'm happy to see you!"
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Good morning from Mona!
We rescued Mona from the aftermath of the historic Texas wildfires last week, and she's being treated for smoke inhalation by a veterinarian. Though she's been through so much, Mona is showing more of her sweet, loveable colors day by day!
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Abby, the kitten whose broken leg we are treating, is FIV-positive. But we know that she can live a happy and fulfilling life for many years to come, with many of those years--or even her whole life--asymptomatic!
It's up to us to share the facts on FIV:
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Good
#Caturday
news: Pennsylvania may be considering banning cat declawing!
Pittsburgh and Allentown passed declaw bans and now the state can follow their lead. We rallied advocates to support those bans, and we'll keep you updated on how to take action!
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We continue to seek justice for Mr. Meow, whose life was cut short a year ago in a vicious act of cruelty. The ongoing case is a long and challenging process, but we are staying involved and calling for the strongest penalty for Mr. Meow's killer and all acts of animal cruelty.
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HURRICANE HELENE RESPONSE UPDATE ❗
To protect cats affected by the storm, including community cats outdoors, Alley Cat Allies is providing generators, hundreds of vital vaccines, medical supplies including flea & tick treatment, cat & kitten food, and more in Jasper County, SC.
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Alley Cat Allies calls on Birmingham, AL, to cease persecuting cats. Ripping cats like Nemo needlessly from their homes (Nemo's case was captured on a shocking video) and impounding them cannot continue.
See the video and read our letter to the mayor:
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Roo wants to show off his handsome face this
#Caturday
! On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate his cuteness?
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Happy
#FeralTuesaday
! There's a cold snap closing out the month so make sure you're prepped to help your community cats stay warm!
We have the guidelines:
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Look at that little face! And we have a heartwarming story to go with this adorable photo:
A couple weeks ago, Alley Cat Allies’ latest veterinary grant to Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue started helping new mom Miso and her kittens Bisque, Butternut, Chowder, Noodle, and Bouillon...
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One step closer! The Washington, D.C. bill to ban cat declawing passed second reading and now goes to Mayor Muriel Bowser's desk. If she doesn’t veto, it goes to a Congressional review period before becoming law.
Learn more::
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Look at that glow up! Jewel has gotten so big and is so happy in her new adoptive home. Just listen to her purr!
Jewel, we wish you the best of everything. We're so glad to have helped you weather the storm and find your forever home!
#Caturday
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This tiny kitten survived a tornado. Teeny Piper and her sister, Spring, were miraculously found alive after the storm in Arkansas.
Thanks to our supporters, Alley Cat Allies is funding their round-the-clock care!
Learn how to raise a bottle baby:
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Incredible news! Tacoma, Washington, has become the first city in the state to ban cat declawing! 🥳🥳🥳
Cats and kittens in Tacoma are now safe from the procedure, which can cause lifelong harm, and the decision will hopefully inspire all of Washington to follow suit.
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Only a cat could make lazing about look like a Rococo painting 🌺 What would you title this piece?
#Caturday
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Great news! Maryland officially joined New York in outlawing cruel, crippling cat declawing statewide. The state's declawing ban, which we rallied advocates to speak out for earlier this year, went into effect October 1.
We won't stop until declawing is banned everywhere!
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The cat feeding ban being considered by Casper, WY City Council would mean community cats like Lady Jane here could starve. Help us get the word out to help Lady Jane and all of Casper’s cats!
#TakeActionNow
#CommunityCats
#FeedingBan
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Remember this adorable video of Jewel from April, after her rescue from the Arkansas tornado? Wait til you see how big she is now!
We covered the costs of Jewel's care through our disaster grant to Community Cats of Central Arkansas. See our next post for a glimpse of her today!
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ADOPTED! Sharon, we'll miss you, but we're so happy for you! Have the best life with your new family 🐾❤️
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ALLEY CAT ALLIES CONDEMNS CONSIDERATION OF LETHAL ACTION AGAINST COMMUNITY CATS IN NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT❗
Though a plan to catch and kill community cats starting Oct 1 has been walked back, the kneejerk jump to deadly approaches demonstrates a vital need for humane programs.
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BREAKING❗
Alley Cat Allies is doubling our reward offer from $7,500 to $15,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for killing several cats in Lake Clarke Shores, Florida, around April of 2024.
Learn more:
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Meet the beautiful, independent Cassie--just one of the incredible cats in our care waiting for their new chapter to begin!
Learn more about Cassie and how to
#Adopt
her on our Petfinder:
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She's so Baby Girl! No, really, that's her name! This sweet little lady was abandoned by her previous owner, so we scooped her up and gave her the care she deserves. Now she's ready to curl up in a new family's lap!
Learn how to
#Adopt
Baby Girl:
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We're working to provide aid to cats impacted by the Maui fires.
Cats like Lilli, who lived in an area that was devastated. A neighbor outside of the burn zone is now watching over her, and Alley Cat Allies brought in cat food for Lilli and many more affected cats in Lahaina
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Here's Argus from our last post, shy but sweet and on his road to recovery! He has a new lease on life because of YOU! Next, he'll be placed in the right foster home so he can rest and recuperate in comfort.
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Meet Elizabeth! She and her siblings, 6 weeks old, are receiving care through an Alley Cat Allies veterinary grant for several medical issues.
Elizabeth is sweet and playful, if a bit shy! She's also blind, but she's learning to navigate her surroundings and is recovering well.
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Neville is proof that "if I fits, I sits" applies to community cats no less than pet cats!
#Caturday
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Anyone can be a cat advocate, and every advocate's voice is needed. Here's how you get started protecting cats and kittens like little Laska here:
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Thank you for helping us save Graham's life!
Weeks ago, Graham was suffering in a situation of cruelty that nearly cost him his life. We rescued and rushed him to a veterinarian but with a pelvic fracture, hernia, and dangerous gastrointestinal issue, his condition was fragile.
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Graduation day! 🐱🎓
Soufflé is now recovered and is spoken for by an adopter. We'll miss his fluffy face but we couldn't be happier for him!
Soufflé and his siblings were rescued as young kittens from a Maryland shelter. Alley Cat Allies covered the costs of their vet care!
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PUERTO RICO UPDATE ❗
We are continuing our federal lawsuit against the U.S. National Park Service to stop its cruel, lethal plan to remove the community cats living outdoors along the Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail. We won't stop fighting to save these cats' lives.
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Ahead of
#HurricaneMilton
, which is forecast to make landfall in Florida as a potential Category 5 storm on Wednesday, we urge all in its path to prepare their families, including cats.
See and share our Disaster Preparation Tips for cats:
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Washington, D.C., is about to become the 14th major city in the U.S. to ban cat declawing! 🐾 The District Council passed the ban, and now the proposal will sit before Congress for a short time before becoming law.
We'll let you know when it's official!
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We'd like you to meet Thor--you helped save his life!
Thor's lower jaw was severely broken during the devastating tornado in Arkansas. Alley Cat Allies covered the costs of his jaw surgery, and we're thrilled to report that his surgeon says his prognosis is great!
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As devastating wildfires impact Maui, Alley Cat Allies is determining the best ways to provide rescue, veterinary care and critical supplies for cats, kittens and other animals.
Right now, we're reaching out to organizations on the island to pinpoint where help is most needed.
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Today we're thinking about Jewel, one of the kittens we saved last year through our disaster relief work following Arkansas tornadoes. She found a best friend in her canine foster sibling.
This may be the cutest video ever! Jewel went on to find a family of her own.
#Caturday
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#DidYouKnow
? Cats have scent glands all around their face, head, and bodies, and rubbing them on objects or people deposits their pheromones! These pheromones send the message that "this is mine" and signal familiarity and comfort for the cat.
#Caturday
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An update on George: We're still seeking his shooter
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Bright and curious Kiko is an independent community cat, like all of the cats living along the Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail in Puerto Rico.
Alley Cat Allies is defending these cats from a lethal plan to remove them. Learn more at
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Alley Cat Allies is supporting bans on cat declawing in several states. The fact is declawing is inhumane, unnecessary, and should be outlawed in every community.
There are humane ways to redirect scratching behavior and Keep Cats' Claws on Their Paws:
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Among our work to protect cats on the Cayman Islands, we're providing no-cost veterinary services + spay/neuter. 50 cats and counting have gotten care!
Smokey was one of the first, and we got to check back in with him again this
#Caturday
. As you can see, he's a very happy boy!
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Bo is keeping his eye out for a feral friend this
#FeralTuesday
! 🐈
What are your cats up to today?
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It's National Cat Lady Day! "Cat ladies" are the backbone of the cat protection movement on every level, and we're grateful for each and every one of you! Here's to the compassionate women who care and speak out for cats 🎉🐱❤️
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ADOPTED! 🐱🎉
Journey entered our care as a young, sick, frail kitten. We watched her grow and were disappointed along with her when her first adoption fell through. Now we're thrilled to see her find her true forever home!
All the best on your new journey, Journey!
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Update from Maui:
Along with delivering food to community cats in some of the most impacted Lahaina areas, Alley Cat Allies is also providing medication, kitten milk replacement, and more for affected cats.
Thank you for making our response possible:
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Granite Shoals, TX, Update: In the wake of widespread outrage over the city manager and Wildlife Advisory Committee discussing plans to shoot, poison, and mass kill cats, a City Council meeting was held yesterday that addressed the situation. Alley Cat Allies was in attendance.
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It's
#FeralTuesday
! To celebrate, we'd love to see some pictures of the community cats you care for. Show us down below!
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Our fight to ban declawing is a fight to protect cats' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Help us spread the word on why this procedure is cruel, harmful, and unnecessary.
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Massachusetts, this is your chance to ban cruel cat declawing! 🐾📢
If you live in the state, ask your legislator to say YES to SB 190. Click here to send your message:
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Kitten season strikes again! We just ensured a few babies were pulled today from a Maryland shelter, and we're covering costs of vet exams, treatment for URI, and the TLC they'll need as they grow up.
Enjoy 30+ seconds of Soufflé learning to love solid food! 🐱
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Get ready! Massachusetts could become the next state in the nation to BAN cat declawing! We'll share ways residents and advocates can support the declaw ban bill the state is considering, so stay tuned. 🐾
This is why cat declawing has to end everywhere:
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To all the moms out there, Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Alley Cat Allies! 💮
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