Last month my husband, Ed, was asked to rescue a cat who was stuck in a tree for 4 days! He loves to problem-solve and this rescue required some fast thinking. Ed has saved many animals in difficult situations for the Reading School District, Pennsylvania, including ducks, opossums, … [Read more...]
Alley Cat Allies’ Top Ten Ways to Make Outdoor Cats Comfortable, Healthier, and Warmer this Winter
“Cats live and thrive outdoors in all kinds of climates,” said Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies. “But a little extra help during the winter months can go a long way for protecting community cats.” Alley Cat Allies offers ten easy ways people can make life outdoors even … [Read more...]
Five Tips to Help Kittens this Spring
"Kitten season" - that time of year when babies are born to cats who have not been spayed or neutered resulting in millions of unwanted kittens. Too many end up in shelters and never leave. So, what can we do to help these kittens? Do we leave them alone outdoors or bring them inside our … [Read more...]
Australia Plans to Kill 2 Million Cats – Alley Cat Allies Asking for Pledge Support Worldwide
Australia's Minister of Environment plans to kill 2 million cats by 2020 in an attempt to save wildlife. Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies who recently visited Australia for two weeks, is calling on individuals and organizations - both in Australia and around the world - to … [Read more...]
Alley Cat Allies president, Becky Robinson, to Present at Australia’s 1st ‘Saving Lives Conference’
This Wednesday, February 17th, the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Australia is hosting for the first time, The Business of Saving Lives conference with Becky Robinson, president and founder of Alley Cat Allies, presenting the topic, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). She will explain why policies which … [Read more...]
Why wouldn’t the Animal Rescue League of Berks County allow a heartbroken couple to ID a deceased cat?
On Monday, October 20th, 2014 Tina and Craig Swartzendruber's world changed forever when they realized the unimaginable happened. Their cherished one year old black and white beloved cat, Sophie, was nowhere to be found. Sophie was one of many feral cats living on the Swartzendruber's … [Read more...]
Neuter and Spay, Don’t Delay!
I've personally seen the result of too many cats/ kittens and simply not enough room to accommodate them. I have witnessed the death of countless number of cats and kittens. Hearing the meows emanating from boxes filled with kittens, knowing these tiny creatures are only beginning their lives to … [Read more...]
Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s , “My Cat from Hell,” stars in Alley Cat Allies’ PSA for National Feral Cat Day
Wednesday, October 16th, marks the 14th anniversary of the annual National Feral Cat Day. Alley Cat Allies has teamed up with Jackson Galaxy, host of "My Cat from Hell" on Animal Planet, to promote awareness of community cat care with a PSA (Public Service Announcement). This year's theme is TNR … [Read more...]