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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).
Have you considered becoming a foster volunteer? With our need for shy and semi-spicy foster volunteers increasing, we would like to address some perceived barriers to this rewarding purrsuit.![]()
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🏡 I don’t have enough space!![]()
Foster parents are encouraged to keep their fosters in a bathroom, which is an easy-to-clean environment where nervous cats can decompress. A small space with no hiding spots is ideal for socialization work. (Some foster parents also use a kennel or pet playpen in a spare room.) ![]()
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😾 My own cats won’t like it.![]()
We require new fosters to be quarantined from other pets for at least two weeks–the bathroom is great for this! Some volunteers keep their fosters separated from household pets for the duration of their stay, anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Others slowly introduce their fosters to pets, after the quarantine period has ended. ![]()
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💔 I get too emotionally attached.![]()
ACP is a supportive community of cat-lovers who sacrifice their time, energy, and space for cats who would otherwise come to harm, primarily through the constant cycle of reproduction. Many of us are foster parents on top of other roles inside of ACP, as well as having full-time jobs or school. ![]()
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We love our fosters, and some volunteers have said that they cry every time they say goodbye. That said, we get to know our adopters, and people who adopt from ACP are awesome! We volunteers have a blast sharing adorable post-adoption updates, and love to see our shy fosters blossom into lap cats once they know they are home.![]()
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If you’d like to open your heart to shy or semi-spicy kittens and cats who need a little help adjusting to indoor life, please fill out our general volunteer form and someone will reach out. The more foster homes we have lined up, the more kittens we can trap this busy season!![]()
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alleycatproject.org/volunteer/
‼️July was our busiest month of the year‼️![]()
We helped 115 cats — placing 94 into foster care and celebrating 30 adoptions! 😻![]()
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With 5 months left in 2025, we’ve already surpassed our total intake from 2023 — and helped 140 more cats than we had by this time last year. That’s the power of community rescue 💪![]()
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Want to help us keep this momentum going?![]()
We can only save as many cats as we have space for — foster homes = lives saved. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, this is your sign. You can learn more at alleycatproject.org/volunteer/![]()
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Just when our volunteers thought they’d TNR’d the last cat in a long-running colony….these two miniature clouds popped up- hungry, crusty-eyed, and very ready for rescue ☁️![]()
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They were scooped up without a fuss, treated for eye infections, and settled into foster care like pros. And would you look at that glow up?! 💎![]()
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The sweetest piece of the story? Nimbus & Tule were adopted together this week! We are so happy for them & their furever family 🤍![]()
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This big boy came into our care this week after living outdoors for at least a year. Scamper is a handsome & friendly fella who is now neutered, vaccinated, and won’t have to fear the hazards of street living anymore! 🧡![]()
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Our cats consider themselves box connoisseurs 🫰![]()
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Your neighborhood bird watchers reporting for duty! 🐦⬛![]()
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We often get asked if cats are happier living outside. The answer is - no! Outdoor life is tough for cats and their lifespans are significantly shortened. The key to keeping them happy indoors is ensuring they have plenty of enrichment to keep their brains & bodies active. Window access & vertical space are both easy ways to do that! ❤️![]()
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