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10/17/2026

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Global Cat Day, October 16, 2026

10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

A big thank you to those that donated the dry kitten food! The colonies have been eating it mixed with adult food for bout two weeks now😻. And yes, we can always use more!

🐾Here is your friendly reminder to fatten up those outdoor kitties!🐾

Did you know that cats need 15%-30% more calories in the winter to maintain their body temperature?

If you feed outdoor cats, adding kitten food to their meals will help them to stay warm because it has a denser calorie and nutrient composition. 💜

10/16/2026

Alley Cat Allies is the world's leading cat advocacy organization. Improving the lives of all cats and kittens. Learn how to save pet and community cats: stray and feral.

10/15/2026

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10/15/2026

In a major animal welfare decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that cruelty toward outdoor and community cats can legally be treated the same as cruelty toward owned pets. 🐱⚖️

Animal advocates say the ruling is important because outdoor cats are often overlooked when it comes to legal protection, despite still being living animals capable of suffering pain, fear, and injury.

Many rescuers and colony caretakers hope decisions like this will lead to stronger protections for stray and feral cats nationwide.

No matter where a cat lives, cruelty is still cruelty.

Do you think laws protecting outdoor cats should be expanded across the country?

10/14/2026

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Did you know...........
Black cats are also know as Melanistic cats. This occurs in 11 of the 37 felid species. Genes for melanism in felines may provide resistance to viral infections. Their high melanin pigment content causes black cats to have yellow (golden) eyes (irises).
The model in this photo is our sweet, but mischievous "Slinky".

10/13/2026

Next month, on November 14, join the experts at Neighborhood Cats for “Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks.” We’ll cover feeding, winter shelter, health hacks, using trail cameras, ways to keep cats out of neighbors’ yards, fighting off fleas, dealing with wildlife and other caretaking challenges.

Whether you’re new to community cat caretaking or a grizzled veteran, we guarantee you’ll walk away with some new ideas.

And the best part? This advanced webinar is free!

Register now to save your spot: https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/colony-caretaking-tips-tricks-November-2026

10/13/2026

When it comes to TNR, a common term used these days to describe the cats is “community cats.” What exactly does that mean?

In the past, cats living outdoors were commonly called “ferals.” But now we understand many outdoor cats are sociable, not feral. These friendly cats may be lost or abandoned former pets, or simply have a gregarious nature. Plus some cats may act friendly sometimes (especially right before a meal!) and more fearful at others.

The label “community cats” evolved to avoid drawing distinctions between different types of unowned, free-roaming cats. They may be feral, friendly or anything in between. The term “community” also implies we, as a society, have a collective responsibility for their management and care.

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