Alley Cat Allies

On October 16 - Global Cat Day® - Alley Cat Allies Makes a Stand to Prevent Cats from Being Killed on Caribbean Islands

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Friday, October 13, 2023

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Global Cat Day®, October 16, Alley Cat Allies is making a stand to prevent cats from being killed on the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean Sea.

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  • GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Global Cat Day®, October 16, Alley Cat Allies is making a stand to prevent cats from being killed on the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean Sea.
  • As the government of the Cayman Islands pursues its devastating policy to round up and kill cats, Alley Cat Allies, the leading advocacy organization for cats, is working to launch a humane, nonlethal program to address the community cat population.
  • In the Cayman Islands, the local government has initiated a plan to kill cats, under the misguided rationale of protecting local species.
  • Alley Cat Allies will continue working in the Cayman Islands on future initiatives to protect cats from being killed.

Alley Cat Allies Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.

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  • This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.
  • "Good governance and financial health continue to be a priority for Alley Cat Allies, and the Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further evidence of our commitment to excel in these areas," said Coryn Julien, communications director for Alley Cat Allies.
  • "We are delighted to provide Alley Cat Allies with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Alley Cat Allies is able to accomplish in the years ahead."

Global Cat Day® from Alley Cat Allies is Oct. 16, 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies' Global Cat Day®, a day when advocates worldwide join Alley Cat Allies to lead the charge to protect cats and kittens, is on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies' Global Cat Day®, a day when advocates worldwide join Alley Cat Allies to lead the charge to protect cats and kittens, is on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
  • On Global Cat Day, we call on everyone around the world to become cat advocates and defend cats as we should defend all members of our community."
  • On Global Cat Day, Alley Cat Allies is rallying people worldwide to take actions to help cats—such as providing spay and neuter, including TNR, asking local officials to adopt policies to save cats, educating their community about cats, pledging to become a cat advocate, becoming a cat or kitten foster, donating cat food, donating to Alley Cat Allies; and much more.
  • Alley Cat Allies created Global Cat Day, which takes place each year on October 16.

Alley Cat Allies Delivers Food, Medical Supplies in Response to Hawaii Wildfires

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

An Alley Cat Allies response team is ensuring the delivery of vital supplies, building shelters and feeding cats and kittens in some of the most devastated areas.

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  • An Alley Cat Allies response team is ensuring the delivery of vital supplies, building shelters and feeding cats and kittens in some of the most devastated areas.
  • "Cats are incredible survivors, and more will emerge in the fire zones over time," said Coryn Julien, communications director for Alley Cat Allies.
  • Alley Cat Allies is continuing to meet communicated needs for critical supplies including medication, cat food, and kitten milk replacement.
  • Alley Cat Allies will provide updates to these disaster response efforts on its website, alleycat.org.

Alley Cat Allies Condemns Planned Cat Slaughters on Cayman Islands and Île Amsterdam

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Monday, January 30, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies is condemning the planned slaughter of cats on two island locations on opposite ends of the globe – the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea and Île Amsterdam in the Indian Ocean.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies is condemning the planned slaughter of cats on two island locations on opposite ends of the globe – the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea and Île Amsterdam in the Indian Ocean.
  • In both cases, governments are planning the mass killing of cats on individual islands under the false label of conservation.
  • "Slaughtering animals is not conservation, and there is no such thing as humanely attempting to wipe out an entire population of animals in an ecosystem," said Coryn Julien, communications director for Alley Cat Allies.
  • More information about the relationship between cats and wildlife, and humane, effective, evidence-based approaches to managing community cat populations, is available online at alleycat.org.

CELEBRATE LOVE, PETS AND BOOKS THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day is February 14 and National Love Your Pet Day is February 20, and there is no better way to celebrate both than with the acclaimed children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) from author and illustrator Robert Vincent. The book also recently celebrated its first book birthday and the thousands across the country this story has touched.

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  • The book also recently celebrated its first book birthday and the thousands across the country this story has touched.
  • Available online at Amazon, bn.com , target.com , and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com as well as select bookstores, "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" is based on the real-life story of a cat named Max.
  • Furry companions deserve love and attention, so it makes perfect sense to celebrate February and Valentine's Day with a book that can be enjoyed by everyone.
  • "From Valentine's Day to National Love Your Pet Day, February is all about love, companionship, and kindness," notes Vincent.

A Perfect Gift for the Holidays: A Book About Pets, Love, and Family!

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster), by author and illustrator Robert Vincent, is an ideal present for just about anyone on your gift list, from kids to grandparents, teachers, animal lovers, and more.

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  • Along the way, he discovers a true sense of belonging within his new family.
  • As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, and animal rescue and adoption.
  • "The holidays are all about love and good feelings, and nothing captures that essence better than Max and his incredible life story," notes Vincent.
  • Robert Vincent is a children's book author and illustrator, as well as the author of a number of other literary works.

Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day 2022 Calls to End Cruelty Against Cats

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Friday, October 14, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, will be a day on which people renew the fight to end cruelty against cats worldwide, even as shocking and disturbing cruelty cases continue to grab news headlines week after week.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies Global Cat Day, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, will be a day on which people renew the fight to end cruelty against cats worldwide, even as shocking and disturbing cruelty cases continue to grab news headlines week after week.
  • Alley Cat Allies created Global Cat Day, which occurs every year on October 16, as a day to focus the world's attention on persistent acts of cruelty against cats.
  • In California, Alley Cat Allies is working to end the killing of cats in the East Bay Regional Park District.
  • Alley Cat Allies is the leader of the global movement to protect and improve the lives of cats and kittens.

"From the Pocket of an Overcoat" Perfect for Teachers & Back-To-School Reading!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster), by author and illustrator Robert Vincent, is the perfect picture book for back-to-school reading as teachers gear up to return this fall. Ideal for elementary students pre-K through second grade, "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" takes young readers on an animated and meaningful journey that affirms individuality and acceptance through great storytelling.

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  • Ideal for elementary students pre-K through second grade, "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" takes young readers on an animated and meaningful journey that affirms individuality and acceptance through great storytelling.
  • Along the way, he discovers a true sense of belonging within his new family.
  • As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, and animal rescue and adoption.
  • Robert Vincent is a children's book author and illustrator, as well as the author of a number of other literary works.

Alley Cat Allies President Becky Robinson Denounces Polish Institute's Classification of Cats as Invasive Species

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies president and founder Becky Robinson denounced the classification of cats as an invasive species by the Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Nature Conservation.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies president and founder Becky Robinson denounced the classification of cats as an invasive species by the Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Nature Conservation.
  • Alley Cat Allies is the leader of the global movement to protect and improve the lives of cats and kittens.
  • Our President and Founder Becky Robinson is a leader whose vision, thought leadership and innovation have revolutionized humanity's understanding and respect for the intrinsic value of cats.
  • Alley Cat Allies believes every cat deserves to live out his or her life to the fullest.