Thursday, December 29, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
You go, Toronto (and other Canadian Communities)
The Toronto City Council has banned the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins and their byproducts within the Toronto City limits. The move comes on the heels of similar prohibitions that have recently been passed in the cities of Brantford, Mississauga and Oakville.
Read more here.
Read more here.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Franklin Celebrates National Feral Cat Day
Franklin says "thank you" to everyone who helps ferals, and former ferals, like him!
Friday, October 14, 2011
There's Still Time to Take Part in the Biggest National Feral Cat Day Ever
The big day is almost here—National Feral Cat Day is this Sunday, October 16! How are you going to celebrate?
Join us in showing America’s compassion for cats from coast to coast by participating in National Feral Cat Day 2011. With more than 320 events registered nationwide—far exceeding our goal of 250 events in all 50 states—this will be the biggest National Feral Cat Day in history. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it!
Here’s a few ideas of how you can help protect cats’ lives on Sunday (visit http://www.alleycat.org/NFCD for links to each idea!)
Attend an event near you to show your support for humane cat care.
Talk up National Feral Cat Day on your Facebook and Twitter accounts.
If you have a blog, write a post about feral cats, TNR, and/or National Feral Cat Day. Feel free to link to our online resources and add a National Feral Cat Day banner to your website!
Download and hand out materials like posters and truth cards to educate your community about feral cats.
Make a special National Feral Cat Day donation to Alley Cat Allies so we can continue helping cats year round.
Find more ideas and the instructions and information you need to make them happen on our National Feral Cat Day website.
However you decide to improve the lives of cats this weekend, be sure to let us and the entire National Feral Cat Day community know about it. Post about it on Twitter using the hashtag #NFCD2011, tag us in your Facebook posts, and don’t forget to show us your pictures!
Sincerely,
Alley Cat Allies
P.S. Make the biggest National Feral Cat Day ever even bigger! Share this message with your friends.
Join us in showing America’s compassion for cats from coast to coast by participating in National Feral Cat Day 2011. With more than 320 events registered nationwide—far exceeding our goal of 250 events in all 50 states—this will be the biggest National Feral Cat Day in history. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it!
Here’s a few ideas of how you can help protect cats’ lives on Sunday (visit http://www.alleycat.org/NFCD for links to each idea!)
Attend an event near you to show your support for humane cat care.
Talk up National Feral Cat Day on your Facebook and Twitter accounts.
If you have a blog, write a post about feral cats, TNR, and/or National Feral Cat Day. Feel free to link to our online resources and add a National Feral Cat Day banner to your website!
Download and hand out materials like posters and truth cards to educate your community about feral cats.
Make a special National Feral Cat Day donation to Alley Cat Allies so we can continue helping cats year round.
Find more ideas and the instructions and information you need to make them happen on our National Feral Cat Day website.
However you decide to improve the lives of cats this weekend, be sure to let us and the entire National Feral Cat Day community know about it. Post about it on Twitter using the hashtag #NFCD2011, tag us in your Facebook posts, and don’t forget to show us your pictures!
Sincerely,
Alley Cat Allies
P.S. Make the biggest National Feral Cat Day ever even bigger! Share this message with your friends.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
OCTOBER 16 IS NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY
Alley Cat Allies’ national day celebrates strength of the movement to educate communities and protect cats
BETHESDA, MD – The 11th annual National Feral Cat Day is October 16, and Alley Cat Allies, the national advocate for stray and feral cats, is celebrating the broad support seen across the country for humane and effective policies that protect the lives of feral cats.
“Alley Cat Allies launched National Feral Cat Day in 2001 to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return, and recognize the millions of compassionate citizens who care for cats,” said Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies. “On National Feral Cat Day and all year round, people all across the country work to draw attention to the cause and press their local leaders for humane policies for feral cats. This is truly a national movement.”
Feral cats live and thrive in every landscape, from urban to rural. Because they are not socialized to people and are not candidates for adoption, feral cats taken to animal shelters are almost always killed. Although many communities have embraced Trap-Neuter-Return—which ends the breeding cycle and stabilizes the population—being killed in an animal shelter remains the leading documented cause of death for cats, Robinson said.
“There is much more work to do to educate our neighbors and leaders about the need to launch humane programs that really work for our communities,” she said.
Robinson noted that America is responding to this need. This year’s National Feral Cat Day is a resounding success, with 250 events planned in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including spay/neuter drives, community celebrations, and workshops that educate neighbors about the best and most humane ways to help cats in the community.
For the first time, Alley Cat Allies also gave awards to a number of local nonprofits across the country for the most creative and innovative community programs, including five “National Feral Cat Day Superstars,” who were awarded $1,000 each for their unique life-saving programs.
A full listing of national events, as well as more information about how people can get involved on National Feral Cat Day, is available at www.alleycat.org/NFCD. Poster, T-shirts, and other fun NFCD-themed items are also available.
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About Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats. Founded in 1990, today Alley Cat Allies has more than 260,000 supporters and helps tens of thousands of individuals, communities, and organizations save and improve the lives cats and kittens nationwide. Their web site is www.alleycat.org.
BETHESDA, MD – The 11th annual National Feral Cat Day is October 16, and Alley Cat Allies, the national advocate for stray and feral cats, is celebrating the broad support seen across the country for humane and effective policies that protect the lives of feral cats.
“Alley Cat Allies launched National Feral Cat Day in 2001 to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return, and recognize the millions of compassionate citizens who care for cats,” said Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies. “On National Feral Cat Day and all year round, people all across the country work to draw attention to the cause and press their local leaders for humane policies for feral cats. This is truly a national movement.”
Feral cats live and thrive in every landscape, from urban to rural. Because they are not socialized to people and are not candidates for adoption, feral cats taken to animal shelters are almost always killed. Although many communities have embraced Trap-Neuter-Return—which ends the breeding cycle and stabilizes the population—being killed in an animal shelter remains the leading documented cause of death for cats, Robinson said.
“There is much more work to do to educate our neighbors and leaders about the need to launch humane programs that really work for our communities,” she said.
Robinson noted that America is responding to this need. This year’s National Feral Cat Day is a resounding success, with 250 events planned in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including spay/neuter drives, community celebrations, and workshops that educate neighbors about the best and most humane ways to help cats in the community.
For the first time, Alley Cat Allies also gave awards to a number of local nonprofits across the country for the most creative and innovative community programs, including five “National Feral Cat Day Superstars,” who were awarded $1,000 each for their unique life-saving programs.
A full listing of national events, as well as more information about how people can get involved on National Feral Cat Day, is available at www.alleycat.org/NFCD. Poster, T-shirts, and other fun NFCD-themed items are also available.
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About Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats. Founded in 1990, today Alley Cat Allies has more than 260,000 supporters and helps tens of thousands of individuals, communities, and organizations save and improve the lives cats and kittens nationwide. Their web site is www.alleycat.org.
Friday, September 23, 2011
A victory for Cats and Dogs in Toronto
Here's some great news from Canada -- let's hope some U.S. cities follow suit!
Toronto Council bans pet shop sale of dogs, cats, unless they're from shelters
by Carys Mills
Dogs and cats sold in Toronto pet shops must now come from animal shelters, rescue groups or people giving up animals for free.
Toronto city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to make the changes, which aim to put an end to puppy and kitty mills.
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker put forward the motion. He said puppy mills are bad for pets and consumers.
Read more in the Globe and Mail
Toronto Council bans pet shop sale of dogs, cats, unless they're from shelters
by Carys Mills
Dogs and cats sold in Toronto pet shops must now come from animal shelters, rescue groups or people giving up animals for free.
Toronto city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to make the changes, which aim to put an end to puppy and kitty mills.
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker put forward the motion. He said puppy mills are bad for pets and consumers.
Read more in the Globe and Mail
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