ALLEY CAT ALLIES eNEWS
August Edition
We’ve been busy this month promoting Trap-Neuter-Return, connecting with communities, and helping cats around the country! We want to keep our supporters like you updated on our progress and important events. Here are some of our projects and success stories:
Get Ready for National Feral Cat Day!
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National Feral Cat Day® is October 16 and it’s time to gear up and get ready! This year’s theme is “The Evolution of the Cat Revolution.” Limited edition National Feral Cat Day® gear—including shirts, posters, and buttons—is available to help make your activity a success. Get everything you need to support community cats and raise awareness about Trap-Neuter-Return! Visit the official website, NationalFeralCatDay.org, for activity ideas, deals on humane traps and more. Every activity makes a difference so join the movement! When you register, you’ll receive a free welcome package with goodies like a t-shirt, promotion posters, truth cards and more. Register your activity for National Feral Cat Day® and get ready to help cats |
Bryan, Texas Passes TNR Ordinance
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Great news for community cats in Bryan, Texas: Bryan City Council passed a TNR ordinance on August 4! The new legislation officially recognizes individuals and organizations who have been carrying out TNR for community cats. This is a huge victory for cats and their caregivers in Bryan and we want to extend a huge thanks to the Bryan City Council and everyone who spoke up for humane policies! Alley Cat Allies’ collaboration with Bryan councilmembers and residents made this possible, and every community can make these changes. Get inspired by the win in Bryan, TX and learn how to advocate for cats in your own community! |
Meet Alley Cat Allies’ Bob and Steve and their Feline Friends
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Alley Cat Allies’ Atlantic City Boardwalk Cats Project is a major success largely due to dedicated volunteers and Alley Cat Allies staff. Two new additions to the Alley Cat Allies team are Bob Draper, Field Representative for the Atlantic City Boardwalk, and Steve Garraty, our South New Jersey Field Representative. They do amazing work protecting cats through our Atlantic City Boardwalk Cats Project, at Bayside State Prison, and all around New Jersey. And of course, like many people dedicated to helping cats, they have personal cat experiences that motivate them. Meet Bob and Steve and the cats who inspire them to do what they do. |
Adoptable Cat: Taro
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Meet Taro, the adorable 5 month old tabby girl who’s ready to find a forever home! Taro had a rough start but she’s extremely sweet and trusting and loves to snuggle. She especially likes curling up in blankets—preferably with a stuffed animal—and napping. If her charming white paws don’t make you fall in love, her big, expressive eyes definitely will! Find out how you can adopt Taro today. |
New Webinar: Cat Advocacy 201
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Alley Cat Allies’ webinars are a great source of information about cats, cat advocacy, and what you can do to help in your community. To help you learn even more, we’re introducing a new Webinar on Thursday, August 27! “Cat Advocacy 201: Working with Elected Officials” builds on the skills taught in the “Cat Advocacy 101” webinar and is the next step in learning how to support policies and programs that benefit community cats. The webinar will help you prepare for city council presentations and effectively speak with elected officials to make the most out of meetings. The best way to advocate for cats is to get out there and talk with your local decisionmakers. Tune in for the Cat Advocacy 201 webinar and learn how you can make your voice heard and help cats in your community. |
Becky Robinson Visits TNR Pioneers in London
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After 25 years of community cat advocacy, Alley Cat Allies wanted to reconnect with its roots. For a week starting July 30, President and Founder Becky Robinson traveled to London to visit the UK cat advocates who first established TNR and inspired the work of Alley Cat Allies in the U.S. UK cat experts and lovers have been practicing TNR since the 1970s and Becky had the chance to meet with some of the big names of the movement, including famous 1960s model Celia Hammond and world renowned cat expert Roger Tabor. Read about Becky’s adventures in London. |
Quick Links
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Don’t miss free TNR workshops in Maryland! Alley Cat Allies will be hosting free TNR workshops in Cecil County on August 22 and Prince George’s County on August 26. Come learn about TNR and advocating for cats! Share your love of cats! Alley Cat Allies’ LOLcats eCards are a great way to put a smile on someone’s face and spread the word about our important work. Send a free eCard to a cat-loving friend or family member today! We need volunteers! Want to get hands-on with helping cats? We’ve got volunteer opportunities for fostering cats & kittens, conducting Trap-Neuter-Return, and more! You can apply whereever you are in the country, but we especially need volunteers in the D.C. metro area. Apply today to help us save cats! |
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