Happily Ever After
Snow White suffered a terrible wound to her eye that left it non-visual and likely painful. Dr. Gagnon was able to remove the affected eye at the same time as her spay surgery, so she only had to be sedated for surgery once. We don't think having just one eye [...]
Honor a Loved One in the Memorial Garden
The Community Cat Complex features a lovely memorial garden that has plenty of room for expansion! With a gift of $1000, you can reserve a commemorative brick. Bricks are 4" x 8" with up to 3 lines of text, and are incorporated into the landscaping at the entrance to the [...]
First Dental Procedure in the New Community Cat Complex
Dental problems cause more than just bad breath in cats. When the mouth and teeth are painful cats can stop eating and grooming. Cats can become malnourished and dehydrated, as well as being very dirty with matted fur. Howie came in a couple of weeks ago for a neuter and [...]
Breathing Easier
Thanks to our quick acting team, Callie is doing great. During the sedation process, the veterinary assistant found that there was a problem and reacted quickly. X-rays revealed a diaphragmatic hernia, which is basically a tear that allows the abdominal organs to move into the chest, causing a life threatening [...]
Alley Cat Advocates COVID-19 Update
Alley Cat Advocates wants our caretakers and supports to know that we are following or exceeding all government recommendations to keep our staff, volunteers, and caretakers safe in the current environment of uncertainty and concern. Check-in and discharge of cats is being done in the parking lot with no need [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Rickert
As a retiree from the Louisville Zoo, Sharon Rickert had little problem finding plenty to fill her spare time after Alley Cat Advocates helped a family member. It has been four and a half years and Sharon has become an important part of the team. She started volunteering with the [...]