ALLEY CAT ALLIES eNEWS
July Edition
Thanks to your support, we’ve been very busy this month protecting cats around the country. Here are just a few of our current projects and success stories:
The National Feral Cat Day® Website is Here to Inspire You!
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We have officially launched www.NationalFeralCatDay.org so you can start planning for your National Feral Cat Day® celebration on October 16. This year’s theme is “The Evolution of the Cat Revolution.” Today, TNR is mainstream and here to stay—but there is still more work to be done! Now is the best time to start brainstorming ideas for your National Feral Cat Day® activity! The new website is filled with ideas and inspiration to get you started. Big or small, every activity makes an impact and can save cats’ lives. We can’t wait to hear what you’ll be doing on the biggest day of the year for cats! Answer our call to action, and register your activity for National Feral Cat Day® today! |
Justice for Cats in South Bend, Indiana
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Last spring, we rallied local and national support and offered a reward to find the person responsible for killing 10 cats and 11 other animals in South Bend, Indiana. We’re pleased to tell you that a man has been charged for the crime. This is a huge victory for the cats, and for the South Bend community. Holding animal cruelty offenders accountable for their actions is crucial in the movement to protect cats. In spite of the troubling lack of enforcement in many animal cruelty cases, South Bend showed that communities can seek and achieve justice for cats. |
Healing Brenham, Texas through Humane Programs
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After an Austin County grand jury decided not to indict Kristen Lindsey, the veterinarian who posted a picture of herself on Facebook holding a cat by an arrow through the cat’s head and bragging about the kill, Alley Cat Allies hosted two vigils in Texas to honor the memory of the cat. We also held two workshops on Trap-Neuter-Return, humane cat care, and anti-cruelty laws. Now, Alley Cat Allies is urging Brenham to adopt a model Trap-Neuter-Return ordinance that will save cats’ lives. Find out how Alley Cat Allies is helping Texas heal through lifesaving policies and programs. |
Rockville, Maryland Passes TNR Ordinance!
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Congratulations, Rockville! Last month, the Rockville City Council passed a TNR ordinance—a huge step forward toward creating feline-friendly communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. This victory for cats could not have been achieved without the help of all the supporters who reached out to their local legislators and told them about the humane and practical benefits of TNR. Learn how supporter outreach and activism made the difference for Rockville’s community cats. |
Adoptable Cat: Meet Carson
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Say hello to Carson, the sweetest love bug ready to join your family! Carson is an 8 week old female who loves to curl up in your lap when she’s not chasing toys around the house. She also loves other cats, and likes to follow her feline friends around and rub her head against them to show her love. If you’re looking for a sweet girl kitty with a heart of gold, bring Carson home today! Find out how you can adopt Carson, and check out our other adoptable cats. |
Everything’s Coming Up Bobbi
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We’re so happy to tell you that Bobbi, the kitten who survived a brutal act of cruelty in Bedford, Texas, has found his forever home with Connie, who has been caring for Bobbi during his recovery. This is a truly happy ending in an otherwise disheartening case. “I want to sincerely thank Alley Cat Allies for all of your support, efforts, and concern on behalf of Bobbi…” said Connie. Learn more about Bobbi’s incredible story of survival and recovery. |
Quick Links
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Summer is here! Community cats are well-adapted to living outdoors, but as temperatures begin to heat up, there are a few simple tips you can use to help them stay cool and comfortable. Read our summer weather tips. We’ll see you at the AVMA Convention in Boston! We are proud to be exhibitors at this gathering of veterinary professionals. Register today and stop by our booth! And while we’re in Boston… If you’re in the Boston area, come to our free TNR workshop on July 10! Find out how you can become an advocate for cats—you may even walk away with a humane trap through our special giveaway. You’re invited to the Best Friends National Conference! Anyone and everyone who wants to help animals are encouraged to come to this conference in Atlanta July 16 - 19. Make sure you swing by our booth! |
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