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Alley Cat Project’s primary mission is to reduce the population of stray cats in Seattle through trap, neuter, and return of feral cats. We spay and neuter feral adult cats, and we foster, socialize and adopt out kittens as well as adult cats who have socialization potential. ACP is 100% volunteer run and foster based, and does not have a physical shelter.
What We Do
Here are some things we do to help Seattle’s feral, stray and abandoned cats:
- Trap, Neuter (or spay), and Return (TNR) feral cats to their colonies. TNR is a humane solution to the problem of unowned free roaming cats.
- Foster friendly cats who were lost or abandoned so that they can be redeemed by an owner or adopted to a new family.
- Socialize semi-friendly kittens and cats so they can be adopted as pets.
- Provide basic medical care, nutritious food, and safe and sanitary conditions to all cats after alteration.
- Alter cats through the services of Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project (FCSNP).
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Alley Cat Project
Alley Cat Project is a non profit organization run by volunteers working to reduce the cat population through humane solutions such as trap, neuter, return (TNR).
While out for a rooftop walk in Wallingford with his guardian, Bun — who was leashed and harnessed — got spooked and slipped out of sight.The rooftop had a raised walking surface, and it was believed he might be hiding underneath the heavy tiles.![]()
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Worried and hoping for help, his guardian reached out to ACP. Volunteers quickly stepped in — we set up traps, a trail cam, a thermal camera, and even borrowed a borescope to peek underneath. People showed up with tools, ideas, and so much support.![]()
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We’re especially thankful to volunteer Kayce for climbing up there every day in the heat, checking traps, lifting heavy tiles and checking underneath them, monitoring the camera, and doing everything possible to bring Bun home.![]()
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At one point, a call came in that looked like it was from a local shelter — but it turned out to be a scam, something that sadly happens in lost pet cases.![]()
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Finally, late last night, Bun was found just behind the building — injured, but alive. He had likely jumped or fallen and managed to stay hidden nearby. He’s now safe and getting care for an injured paw.![]()
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His reunion came down to teamwork, persistence, and some fried chicken (yes, really).![]()
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Bun, you’re one tough little cat.![]()
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ACP always needs more volunteers - if you love cats and want to get involved - consider signing up to volunteer. alleycatproject.org/volunteer/
Happy #caturday - this is all of our foster kittens and cats thinking, "Is that an adopter I see?!" 😻 ![]()
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PS: We have a lot of friendly cats and kittens available for adoption right now - www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=WA500&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added
Happy Tails! Recently a black cat appeared in a Capitol Hill backyard covered in scratches, scabs, fleas, and had a pretty large abscess on his cheek from being bitten. His fur was scraggly, and his paw pads were raw. ![]()
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Alley Cat Project sprung into action and were able to trap him and get him the care he so desperately needed. He started receiving antibiotics for his face wound along with daily warm compresses, but he healed quickly and was immediately adopted by an Alley Cat volunteer who named him Smoochie. 😻
We are excited to announce the winner of our Meowther's Day Cuddle Puddle RafflRavenna Brewing Coewing ! The winner is 7 year old Marshall (his mom gave us permission to use his name), and he got to name a litter of kittens for his prize! ![]()
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Marshall named these three kittens: Goldie, Saturn, and Silver, and here they are basking in the glow of the announcement!! Thank you Marshall, and everyone who attended our event, we hope to see you at the next one 🙏
Alley Cat Project is busier than ever with 47 cats adopted in May and 89 new cats and kittens going into foster care with 131 foster parents! These photos are just a few of the cats we adopted in May - aren't they adorable? 😻 ![]()
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If you're interested in fostering, or adopting, please get in touch as we have a lot of cats waiting for homes and plenty of cats and kittens to trap and place into foster homes! Visit --> alleycatproject.org
One of our volunteers took these amazing photos of some of their foster kittens! This is just one of the many reasons why we only adopt kittens in pairs, they have so much energy and greatly benefit from having a kitten buddy for daily playtime 😻