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Executive Director, Karen Little, will present "Saving the lives of Community Cats: Return to Field and Trap Neuter-Return" at an upcoming Making a Difference Now (MADN) workshop. Community members, media and animal welfare professionals are encouraged to network and learn at this one-day event. The event will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019 in Elizabethtown, KY. Animal welfare professionals will present about shelter cleaning, shelter animal enrichment and building community support in addition to community cats and return to field.  The Making a Difference Now organization is based in Lexington, KY.  The On the [...]

 When a nursing mom checks in for surgery, her kittens get to come to kitten daycare. At kitten daycare staff or volunteers care for the babies while mom is in surgery and provide early interventions, like flea preventative, vaccines and dewormer. Sometimes we also find issues that require more extensive treatment in the kittens. When this boy came in with his family, he was completely unable to see. All three 4 week old kittens suffered from an upper respiratory infection, but in addition, this little guy was dealing with damage to his eyes. The whole [...]

After 20 years of hard work and helping to effectively manage Louisville’s community cat population, this week is a chance for everyone to commemorate the milestone with Alley Cat Advocates Week.  As many of you know, through the proven and humane method of trap-neuter-return (TNR), Alley Cat Advocates has not only improved the lives of thousands of community cats, but we have also improved the overall quality of life in this city.  In doing so, we have become an example for other communities, many of whom wish to duplicate our successful cat population management efforts. [...]

Pictured are Susan Sweeney-Crum (Alley Cat Advocates board member) and Tad Myre from Kentucky Colonels Louisville, KY – Alley Cat Advocates is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Honorable Order Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) in the amount of $7,000 to purchase a commercial washer or dryer for use in their new Community Cat Complex.  The Alley Cat Advocates serves Louisville and surrounding communities by working to stabilize and reduce Louisville’s community cat population and improve the lives of community cats, through the tested, proven and humane method of trap-neuter-return. HOKC [...]

Alley Cat Advocates joined over 500 local non-profits participating in Give for Good Louisville on September 12. This annual day of giving, hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, invites everyone to be a force for good in our community. Give for Good Louisville showed how much Louisville cares for community cats. Alley Cat Advocates received just over $22,000 in donations. Support like this allows us to save more lives and help more cats!

Paul, named for a saint, came in for a neuter in early August. The sweet senior was emaciated, likely due to severe dental disease that made him cry out in pain when he ate. He also had entropion of the left lower eyelid. This is a very painful condition that required a surgical repair. A complicated dental surgery resulted in him having a full mouth extraction (all his teeth removed). He also had to have a feeding tube in order to allow his mouth a few days to heal. Tough as nails, Paul hated that [...]

The 2020 Alley Cat Advocates Calendar is in the hands of the designer and will be heading to the printer soon. Pre-order your copy now. Quantities are limited, so don't delay. Alley Cat Advocates Calendars make great gifts for friends and family.

Alley Cat Advocates has been awarded a $15,000 grant by the Petco Foundation to support their Trap-Neuter-Return program. Alley Cat Advocates has altered over 45,000 stray cats in the region since their founding in 1999.  Since 2011 alone, these efforts have contributed to a reduction in intake of cats at local shelters, dramatically reducing taxpayer cost, overcrowded shelters, and animal euthanasia. The Petco Foundation investment will help Alley Cat Advocates reach more cat caretakers, those wonderful men and women who provide food and shelter for outside stray cats in local neighborhoods.  Working with these caretakers, [...]

"Fuzzy" came in for TNR services in late July. He also was in need of additional medical care. After being neutered, he went to visit our full service vet where he had a large wound on his left leg cleaned and closed. Now that he is healing we are enjoying his spunky personality. But the person that is looking forward to seeing that spunk the most is his caretaker, who has been checking up on him almost daily. Thank you so much to our veterinary partners and donors who make this work possible. No cat [...]

Alley Cat Advocates is excited join over 600 local non-profits participating in Give for Good Louisville on September 12. This annual day of giving, hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, invites everyone to be a force for good in our community. Check the Website for more details and save this Page so you can get back there on Give for Good Day.

It begins TODAY!  The Alley Cat Advocates 2020 Cat Calendar Photo Contest is underway!   Enter the Contest Submit your cat's photo to pounce on one of the 13 top spots and win great prize packages.  Get started at http://www.gogophotocontest.com/alleycatadvocates. Grand Prize "Calendar Cover Cat" Winner (1) The photo with the most votes will put this winning kitty on the cover of the 2020 Alley Cat Advocates Cat Calendar. Prize package includes: Featured placement as the 2020 Calendar Cover Photo Go Pet Club 62" Cat Tree 2020 Alley Cat Advocates Cat Calendar Alley Cat Advocates t-shirt [...]

The Summer 2019 edition of Animal Sheltering Magazine features an article by Danielle Bays, Community Cats Program Manager for the Humane Society of the United States, titled "Many Happy Returns: New manual will help guide your return-to-field program." Alley Cat Advocates Executive Director Karen Little co-authored the manual which can be downloaded at no cost here. The article and manual outline how these two lifesaving programs, when combined strategically, have resulted in dramatic reductions in shelter intake and euthanasia in the communities that have implemented them.

Louisville, Ky. - June 10, 2019 Alley Cat Advocates of Louisville, Kentucky has been awarded a $12,000 grant by Best Friends Animal Society. The grant will be used for Alley Cat Advocates' regional live-saving efforts in Nelson County communities. Alley Cat Advocates is a nonprofit organization serving Louisville and the surrounding counties. Using a humane Trap-Neuter-Return program, Alley Cat Advocates has altered over 45,000 stray cats in the region since beginning in 1999. Since 2011 alone, these efforts have contributed to a 63% reduction in the intake of cats at Louisville Metro Animal Services, dramatically [...]

Campaign to raise $800,000 will extend efforts to save cats’ lives in the region Louisville, Ky. – February 26, 2019.  Founded 20 years ago today, Alley Cat Advocates has spayed or neutered over 45,000 stray, free-roaming cats and has seen our community transformed into one that respects the needs of our citizens – cat lovers or not - and our community cats.   Today, we announce an $800,000 campaign that will serve to extend our efforts to save even more cats’ lives and provide more support to all citizens in our community. Alley Cat Advocates has [...]

This year is off to a great start, and February is not too late to get a 2019 Alley Cat Advocates wall calendar to keep your schedule on track. We have a few left and they are now 50% OFF through the end of February. Use code CalendarSale in our online shop when you check out. All Alley Cat Advocates merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets, are also 50% off. These make a great gift for your Valentine, and show your support for community cats. Sizes and styles are limited, so shop now for the best selection! Use promo code [...]

Alley Cat Advocates thanks the BISSELL Pet Foundation for their generous donation to our work. With partners such as the BISSELL Pet Foundation, we are able to support our community by providing spay and neuter surgeries to even more community cats. Thanks, BISSELL Pet Foundation. With your help, we're making Louisville the safest city in the country to be a community cat.

Every year Alley Cat Advocates takes part in Mayor Greg Fischer's Building Our Blocks (BOB) program. It was created as a response to systemic neighborhood challenges in Louisville. BOB brings together Louisville Metro Government agencies with community leaders and partner organizations to take steps to minimize blight, deter crime, beautify neighborhoods and build hope – one block at a time. BOB partners lend their time and resources to connect directly with residents to strengthen community engagement and provide on-the-spot services during the event.

Every year Bernie's Buddies holds a special event to remember a friend and advocate to animals all across the city, Bernie Abell. This year, Bernie's Buddies is holding an event on November 10th, with all proceeds going to Alley Cat Advocates. The event will be held at Rubbies Resturant 6905 Southside Drive from 6 to 9 pm. There will be T-Shirts and Wristbands available for purchase. Follow Bernie's Buddies on Facebook for more information as the date draws near.

Saturday, October 13th will be a beautiful day to enjoy the Fall weather and meet new friends and neighbors at the Southwest Community Festival in Sun Valley Park. Our team will be attending the festivities and shared information about our Trap-Neuter-Return services with community cat caretakers. FESTIVAL TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PLACE: SUN VALLEY PARK, 6505 BETHANY LANE FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT: LOUISVILLE CRASHERS ENTERTAINMENT HOURS: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEATURED EVENTS: - 20th Annual River City Street Rods Car Show - Community Breakfast (8 am - 11 am) PARKING: $5

Winter Shelters Available While Supplies Last! It's winter shelter time. These simple winter shelters will keep your community cat warm and cozy. While supplies last ... We have 30 shelters stuffed with straw, and ready for your community cat. Pick up shelters at 536 Eastern Parkway while supplies last. Shelters are free, but we welcome and appreciate your donation to help us with this great work for community cats. Pick-up time is: Thursday, 10/11, 4:00-6:00pm Or, build your own...  Try this simple plan to build a winter shelter for your outdoor cats. It is simple, inexpensive, [...]

On a hot August day, four members of the Alley Cat Advocates' Education and Community Outreach Team made trek to a farm about 30 miles outside of Louisville. This farm was different though, because you weren't going to find chickens, pigs, or cows, but what you were going to find was a barn packed to the rafters with Styrofoam coolers. The volunteers worked tirelessly for over 6 hours in the sun to make sure we had enough shelters to bring back with us for the Winter season. Enough can't be said about the commitment our [...]

The wait is finally over, it is time for you to submit your cat photos for the 2019 Cat Calendar Contest! Those of you who have not taken part in the contest you can read the FAQ and Rules sections here! The contest homepage can be found here! Remember to get your photos in early and share the page with your friends on social media! The contest will run from August 1st at 9:00 AM until August 24th at 9:00 PM Best of luck to everyone!

Hey Cool Cats out there, are you looking for a happening time this month? Look no further than the Third Street Dive, because on July 25th, they'll be hosting an Alley Cat Advocates fundraiser. There will be karaoke that evening, so invite your fellow Tom cats to wail the night away. 50% of proceeds go back to Alley Cat Advocates that evening, along with whatever cat nip you throw in the donation boxes. Look forward to seeing you all there for a night of fun and excitement!

On a hot July day, a group of passionate people gathered off Newburg road to break ground on the new Louisville Metro Animal Services facility. This new state of the art facility will be 8,000 square feet larger than the previous location on Manslick and include a ton of amenities that LMAS has dreamed about for over 40 years. The new facility will have a Veterinary wing with an x-ray machine, along with two additional surgery and exam tables to provide more services. There will also be a 1/2 walking track for people and their [...]

Here are some frequently asked questions that people have about our calendar contest. Make sure you start prepping those cat photos and sharing with your friends to get the word out. How much is the entry fee? The entry fee is $20 per photo. This fee includes one copy of the full-color calendar that will be mailed to you in late November. All proceeds from contest entries will help us provide spay and neuter services for unowned community cats in the Louisville, Kentucky area. How many photos can I enter? You can enter as many [...]