Alley Cat Allies offers summer safety advice for outdoor cats

Posted by SusanStokes on July 13, 2014


As summer continues, Alley Cat Allies is providing anyone who cares for cats outdoors with simple steps that can make the cats more comfortable in the summertime heat and humidity.



I wanted to share this nice Independence Day story. Medically retired Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Ryan Jamison Matthew Holiday is about to get a gift that comes with life-changing possibilities. Thanks to Guardians of Rescue (GOR), this veteran who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be given a service dog.  The best part is he will receive it on his favorite holiday that just so happens to coincide with his birthday - the Fourth of July.

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Update on Junior - can you help?

Posted by SusanStokes on June 18, 2014


Thanks to everyone who donated to Junior’s cause so far. Junior is a one year old cat that was rescued from a feral colony. Unfortunately, he has a Portosystemic Shunt, otherwise known as a liver shunt. It is a condition where the blood vessel bypasses the liver, preventing the blood from being detoxified. The veterinarians feel he is a good candidate for surgery, and the fundraising continues.



It was an awesome day for pets and people who attended the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival in Asbury Park on June 7, 2014.  Home Free Animal Rescue took advantage of the event to showcase adoptable pets while great music filled the air to everyone’s enjoyment.

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Here’s a story of what happens when a wildlife facility closes its doors. An event took place near Buffalo, New York, recently leaving 11 tigers, three lions, three black bears and two wolves in need of new homes. Luckily, this is when the International Fund for Animals (IFAW) stepped in.

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Forging meaningful human-animal connections

Posted by SusanStokes on May 27, 2014


How much do you know about marine mammal training? ABC Animal Training can teach you. In 2015, a workshop program based near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, will give students a far-reaching and diverse experience with both land and sea mammals.

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Junior needs help!

Posted by SusanStokes on May 24, 2014


Junior is a one year old cat that was rescued from a feral colony. Unfortunately, he has a Portosystemic Shunt, otherwise known as a liver shunt. It is a condition where the blood vessel bypasses the liver, preventing the blood from being detoxified. The veterinarians feel he is a good candidate for surgery. This is a call out to anyone who can help fund this cat’s medical expense!

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National Pet Month contest sponsored by Bil-Jac

Posted by SusanStokes on May 23, 2014


There’s still time to enter a photo / video contest in honor of National Pet Month sponsored by Bil-Jac. The company is a family-owned and operated, leading manufacturer of Super Premium Dog Foods and treats.

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Posted by SusanStokes on May 18, 2014


National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place this year May 18-24.  According to the AVMA, it is scheduled during the third full week of May every year in order to educate the public on how to prevent dog bites. 

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In Memory of the Yonkers Cats

Posted by SusanStokes on May 9, 2014


As the investigation continues to find those responsible for the horrific killing of cats in Yonkers, New York, this past April, local advocates are holding a memorial for the cats on Saturday, May 10, 2014. The gathering is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.  Alley Cat Allies has offered a "sharegraphic" for those to display and show their support and concern.

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