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Alley Cat Rescue's new Alliance for Cat Protection program is building a network of support for shelters throughout the United States. Alliance shelters...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/10-2019
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Although community cats will naturally search for shelter during a disaster, they are still vulnerable to severe weather and other emergencies. Luckily, there...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/10-2017
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The Los Angeles government has recently been in the process of re-evaluating their use of TNR on community cats due to opposition from bird advocacy groups....
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/04-2016
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When Alley Cat Rescue received a frantic call about seven cats at risk of being killed in Hyattsville, Maryland, we knew we had to help. Just one mile down...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/02-2022
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The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has created a detailed action plan to “guide the management of cats—domestic and feral—in the ACT over the...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/08-2022
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Miami-Dade County Animal Services in Florida has a program that makes it easy for locals to either bring in community cats for free surgery and vaccinations,...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/11-2016
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Threats to the livelihood of community cats come in many forms and we at Alley Cat Rescue work hard to combat those threats every day. One of the latest...
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Mt. Rainier, MD— Alley Cat Rescue traveled down to Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey hit the area to help with rescue efforts. Shelters in the area were in...
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There is no question about it— trap-neuter-return (TNR) saves cats from suffering and dying. Cats who have been TNR’d face far fewer risks to their health than...
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Using a drop trap to trap colony cats can be your best bet for a number of different situations. First, trappers often use drop traps to catch the first cat in...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/03-2025
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There has been a lot of scary reporting about bird flu (also known as avian flu or H5N1) in the news lately. While this virus has proven to be severe and often...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/10-2021
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The days when people casually decide to have their cats declawed and vets comply are slowly reaching an e nd. Animal welfare groups have been at the forefront...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/05-2016
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When it comes to Tigger and his inappropriate scratching at the side of the couch or on the back of a favorite recliner, only in America does the word “declaw”...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/05-2019
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We've got a new petition that we hope you'll sign to try and protect the feral cats of Australia. If you haven't seen the recent news story about the mass...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/09-2021
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The idea of a pet overpopulation crisis in North America is nothing new. In fact, it has been a constant concern of animal lovers and welfare groups for at...
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How will emergency personnel know to find and help your cat if a fire happens while you’re away? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/04-2018
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Years ago, declawing a cat may have been considered a routine veterinary procedure but advocacy groups, such as Alley Cat Rescue, have been fighting against...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/10-2023
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Shelter overcrowding is a problem across the country. This is the product of decades of mismanagement of companion animal breeding, but the pause of...
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No animals experience higher rates of suffering and mortality in shelters than kittens. The younger the kitten, the worse the outlook. Newborn kittens (four...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/06-2019
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We’re tackling the challenges of Kitten Season right now on both coasts. Our Los Angeles team recently found another (yes, ANOTHER ) family of nursing kittens...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/05-2018
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Often feral cats congregate near a food source, usually a nearby dumpster. Many of the colonies Alley Cat Rescue receives calls about are those living in...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/03-2018
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Alley Cat Rescue had a busy 2017! We hit the ground running and sterilized 1,433 cats last year alone. We were able to accomplish such a feat by continuing to...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/06-2025
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From the Desk of Louise Holton There’s an army of outdoor community cat caretakers all across the world. The kind-hearted people who go out in all types of...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/12-2018
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Earlier today President Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act into law. Better known as the Farm Bill, the law contains crucial new protections for...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/01-2020
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Declawing is an inhumane and incredibly painful procedure for cats to endure. It can lead to lifelong pain, discomfort, and behavioral issues. The procedure...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/09-2019
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UPDATE: On August 6, 2019, Judge Jennifer Weiler vacated Ms. Segula's 10 day jail sentence. However, Ms. Segula was ordered to stop feeding the cats and was...
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by Anjali Ravi, Communications Intern This summer, bobcat fever is taking a toll on domestic cats in Northwest Arkansas. Though once thought to be carried only...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/06-2022
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Alley Cat Rescue is leading in the way in promoting humane and compassionate care for ALL cats.
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/01-2018
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Many cat owners know the dangers of rodenticides (pesticides used to kill rats), but the rise of bromethalin should have owners on high alert. This poison acts...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/03-2020
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With many people out of work and without a steady income, you may be struggling to feed your cats. Luckily, there are nationwide and statewide pet food banks...
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https://www.saveacat.org/blog/archives/11-2019
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At ACR we emphasize the importance of TNR, which helps free-roaming cats live a better life and helps shelters by decreasing intake. This is even more apparent...
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