Adopt a Colony

06/04/2026

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06/02/2026

Trying to feed their families! Someone needs to hold the people responsible that aren't clearing out the battery before the recycling arrives in Camden!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

For years, the volunteers who care for outdoor community cats have existed in a kind of legal gray zone. In many places, they risk being cited for abandonment simply for doing TNR, which involves trapping cats, getting them spayed or neutered, and returning them to their outdoor homes.

A landmark bill introduced in Maryland in February 2026 aims to change that, not just in Maryland, but potentially across the country.

Ash's Law, House Bill 912 and Senate Bill 750, was drafted by Alley Cat Allies and introduced in the Maryland legislature. If passed, it would make Trap-Neuter-Return the official state policy for community cats throughout Maryland. More importantly, it would prevent any county or city within the state from banning or restricting TNR programs.

The bill is named after a community cat named Ash. It also addresses the abandonment issue directly, amending Maryland state law to ensure that individuals carrying out TNR cannot be criminally charged for returning a cat to its outdoor home after the procedure.

This is significant because the current situation in many jurisdictions is deeply counterproductive. The very act of helping a community cat through a responsible, humane, evidence-based program can expose a volunteer to legal consequences. That discourages participation and leaves cats worse off.

Supporters of the bill include advocates, veterinary professionals, and legal experts. Opposition has come primarily from county government representatives concerned about losing local authority to set their own animal control policies.

The bill is being watched nationally as a potential model for similar legislation in other states.

(Source: Alley Cat Allies press release, February 10, 2026; Alley Cat Allies latest news, May 2026)

06/01/2026

Since the end of winter I've been helping Cramer Hill residents, Reworld Waste and Eve Medina by assisting with cat situations, covering the gas, time, tolls and surgery costs. (Sorry for the lack of pictures but it's literally impossible to do everything simultaneously.)

Many cats have been helped but so much more work needs to be done. Please donate so that I can continue. Running an animal rescue is much different then ANY other type of 501c3!!!

When you work with non profits that distribute food and books you leave with something. Literally allowed to walk away with the same exact food and books you distributed and people giving thanks to you.....

When doing animal rescue there is no bonuses and no thank yous! You leave with the satisfaction of helping a helpless animal, dirty scrapped up hands and nails with empty pockets. Yay Me 🫣😂

Please Donate so I can continue helping the helpless animals of the streets!!

05/29/2026

The LINK in Camden County is a key segment of the Circuit Trails—an expansive 850-mile network of interconnected trails across Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. With more than 400 miles already completed, it stands as one of the largest trail systems in the nation.

This week, we’re highlighting some of the “hidden gems” of the Circuit right in our own backyard. Have you explored the Merchantville Trail lately? This one-mile rail-trail offers a flat, scenic route that showcases how repurposed infrastructure can help connect and strengthen communities.

Looking for another great ride or walk? Check out the peaceful trails at Newton Lake Park, winding through Oaklyn and Collingswood for a relaxing change of pace close to home.
Learn more: https://www.camdencounty.com/service/parks/cross-county-trail/

05/29/2026

The fire along the 1400 block of South 2nd Street in Camden is under control. The City of Camden Fire Department is on site. Please avoid this area.

05/27/2026

Thank you to the New Jersey OAG and the New Jersey State Police for their survivor-centered approach to this human trafficking operation. Ensuring that service providers were available and engaged to help survivors shows an understanding of the importance of providing that safety net immediately.

Thirteen People Charged in Connection with Human Trafficking Operation - New Jersey
Office of Attorney General https://bit.ly/4dBUsGT