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Act Now: BAN Cat Declawing in Rhode Island

Let's Ban Cat Declawing in 2025

Declawing is not a nail trim—it is far more severe. It is a surgical amputation of the last joints of a cat’s toes that can cause lifelong pain and trauma.

Since our founding, Alley Cat Allies has stood firmly against cat declawing as the cruel, unnecessary, and harmful act it is. And this year, we’re taking action to propel declaw ban legislation in states across the country.

We’re also mobilizing compassionate advocates to take a stand against declawing in their communities. Here are the latest updates on declaw bans in 2025:

California’s declaw ban is ready for the next step »

New Jersey’s declaw ban is moving forward »

Rhode Island’s declaw ban just passed in committee! »

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5000 Cat Milestone for New Jersey TNR

Meet Willy, the 5000th cat we've helped since we began our latest Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiative in Atlantic County, New Jersey! Like 4999 cats before him, we provided Willy with neuter, vaccination, and any other needed medical care. And we’re just getting started! »

Seeking Justice for a Kitten Killed in Lee County

Alley Cat Allies is offering support for the prosecution of a Lee County, Florida, man accused of throwing a kitten to the ground and killing her. The accused then allegedly waved the kitten around while smiling. The image is from a Lee County Sheriff’s Office video. Learn more »

We Stopped the Killing of Community Cats in Summit County

Summit County, Ohio, is no longer impounding and killing community cats! This is an enormous victory that will save countless cats’ lives, and it began with an Alley Cat Allies lawsuit. Community cats don’t belong in shelters and should never be killed for being “too feral” »

Miami-Dade County Scraps Community Cat Feeding Ban

Because we took action together, a proposed feeding ban was WITHDRAWN from the agenda of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. Without our outspoken advocacy, community cat caregivers in the county could be facing $100 fines for their compassion and service »

Supporting Prosecution of Orange County Cat Killer

Alley Cat Allies is offering our expert legal assistance in the prosecution of the horrific cruelty case of a man who allegedly lured and then tortured and killed more than a dozen cats in Orange County, California. The cat pictured above is NOT one of the victims. Learn more »

You Saved Their Lives

Happy one-year adopt-a-versary, George! Seeing how happy he is today, it’s hard to believe he was the victim of heinous cruelty this time last year. Alley Cat Allies helped save his life—and we’re saving even more every day. Check out some of this month’s stories »

Check Out the Alley Cat Allies Spring Newsletter

It’s been a busy spring of saving cats’ lives! In the latest edition of our Alley Cat Action® newsletter, read about our work to keep families together—including cats, our latest resources, heartwarming stories of cats YOU helped protect, and more »

Impact Story: Rescuing Bean

Alley Cat Allies never takes a break from saving cats' lives! This month, one of our team members didn't hesitate to cancel her dinner plans when she spotted a small black cat lying, unmoving, on the side of the road.

After rushing him to a veterinarian, we discovered he was just a kitten—less than a year old! And, that he was covered in fleas, emaciated, and FIV positive.

We at Alley Cat Allies know cats with FIV can live long, happy lives, and there was no way we would ever give up on this little guy. So we’ve given him a name—Bean—and we’re providing him with foster and veterinary care support through his recovery. We’re glad to say he’s eating like a champ and is beyond sweet; he never stops purring and making muffins.

Our belief is that Bean was severely neglected by his previous owners and, after showing signs of health issues, was dumped on the road. We're going to do all we can to make sure he has many, many happy years ahead of him.

To you, our supporters: THANK YOU. You are the reason we can save Bean, and cats like him, every day through widespread humane care, outreach, and education.