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2/15/2018

Alley Cat Rescue Begins Bold Project to TNR a Colony of 200 cats in Los Angeles

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Alley Cat Rescue (ACR) has been on the ground working to combat the cat overpopulation issue in Los Angeles, California. There are an estimated 2 to 3 million feral cats in LA alone. The City of Los Angeles is stuck in a long legal battle and cannot implement trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs until a new citywide plan is approved. This current stalemate leaves the fate of these animals in the hands of groups like ACR; it’s up to us to help these cats receive the sterilization and care they need.

ACR has one part-time volunteer working tirelessly to TNR cats throughout LA. In the past year, this dedicated volunteer has spayed/neutered 175 feral cats and found homes for another 45 cats. She even recently saved three feral cats from euthanasia at a local shelter and relocated them to an avocado farm where they are now “working” to protect the farm from rodent intruders.

Currently, our volunteer found a colony of over 200 cats while shopping at an LA mall. There were cats everywhere: in the parking lots, alleyways, and sidewalks. ACR knew this was a colony that needed our help; their population numbers were likely growing exponentially and none of the cats had an ear-tip indicating they were TNR’d. So far our volunteer has TNR’d 15 cats, but she still has a lot of work to do!

The situation in LA is unlikely to improve without a TNR program run by the city. ACR is currently managing the colony of 200 cats on our own, and other TNR groups in the area are stretched thin. 

In April 2016, the city prepared a new proposal for implementing TNR in Los Angeles. This includes providing funding for spay/neuter services for feral cats and providing educational programs regarding community cats. An Environmental Impact Report is being prepared by the city to assess the effects of a TNR program. The city projects the proposal will be voted on in Fall/Winter of 2018. This is a long time to leave the feral cats of LA without support.
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At our headquarters in Maryland, ACR has been advocating for feral cats in LA. We sent an action alert out to our followers to submit public comments for the new proposal. We heard back from many feral cat advocates who understand the importance of TNR and kindly voiced their support to the LA city council. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments!

Until a decision is reached by the city and we receive support from local authorities, ACR is asking our supporters for assistance in helping these cats. Please consider donating to help us continue our TNR efforts for the cats of LA. A $50 donation will ensure one cat is spayed or neutered and receives vaccines. Every dollar offers life-saving resources, so please give what you can. You can make a tax-deductible donation here.
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Debra Bright
3/28/2018 09:55:58 am

Please remove me from your USPS mailing list. Thank you.
Debra Bright
5614 McVille Road
Albertville, AL 35951-8237

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Carolyn Stuart
5/31/2019 06:46:03 pm

Can you provide an update for this post dated 2/15/2018 about the status of ACR programs in Los Angeles, and specifically progress in implementing TNR. I received a paper mail solicitation from the national organization (1849 C Street, DC 20240) and came to this website to see what is happening at the local level through your organization. Thanks. (May 31, 2019)

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Coralee Bond
6/15/2019 11:32:34 am

I live in semi rural area in Northern Santa Barbara County. VIVA has done an amazing job neutering feral cats and releasing them. I very rarely see a stray cat. Every summer I am appalled by the number of feral cats in La Mirada...which is LA County. My sister has had generations of feral cats inhabiting her back yard but they get no help from any agency they have called.

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tom
10/16/2019 01:17:25 am

l woud like advice

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Aleta Olsson link
11/19/2019 09:37:45 am

Hello, thank you for all you do saving cats. My mother would like to make a donation, she absolutely adores the yearly calander you send. This year it has not arrived. If its possible to send the calender that would be wonderful. Thank you,
Aleta Olsson
8752 West Bloomfield Rd.
Peoria, AZ. 85381


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    • Contact Us
    • Partnerships
  • Action Alerts
    • The Feral Fix
    • Spay Neuter Pledge
    • No Declaw Pledge
  • Spay/Neuter
    • Early Age Spay/Neuter
    • Misconceptions About Spay/Neuter
    • State Low Cost Spay/Neuter
  • Community Cats
    • What is a Feral Cat? >
      • Feral vs. Stray Cats
      • Benefits of Feral Cats
    • Trap-Neuter-Return >
      • TNR Step-by-Step
      • TNR/Community Cat Care Resources
      • Introduce TNR to Your Shelter
      • Solutions to Common Complaints
      • TNR Statistics
    • CAT Action Teams: TNR Groups by State
    • Feral Kittens >
      • What to do if you find kittens
      • Orphaned Kittens
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    • Providing Shelter
    • Health Care
    • Cat Overpopulation
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    • How to Adopt Out Cats
    • Protecting Cats During Winter
    • Protecting Cats During Summer
    • Feral Cats and the Law
    • Cats and Wildlife >
      • Why Eradication Methods Fail
    • Handbook 2023 Ed
  • Cat Health
    • Health Care for Your Cat >
      • Vet Care Financial Assistance
    • Common Cat Health Issues >
      • FeLV and FIV
      • Feline Panleukopenia
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      • Zoonotic Diseases
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