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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).
‼️ Kitten season has arrived ‼️![]()
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We got a call this evening about a litter of kittens found behind a Goodwill. Eyes still closed. Umbilical cords still attached. One of the siblings deceased. Within an hour, volunteers had the kittens in hand, ready to warm them up and start the labor intensive task of bottle feeding. ![]()
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This sweetie arrived with her brother, and we are keeping fingers crossed that they pull through. We are guessing 3-4 days old. Our bottle feeders are more than capable, but it’s still scary when they are so young and fragile. ![]()
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Stay tuned for updates, and an updated “kitten season wishlist” coming soon to a screen near you! ![]()
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We are anticipating that 2026 will be our busiest year yet and that means.... we need more fosters!! We know, we know- this feels like a neverending request. That's because it is! With the requests for help outpacing adoptions, we are constantly needing to expand our network. Fostering is easier than you think - you provide the space and love; we'll provide the rest. Check out our link in bio to learn more and apply today.
✨Foster Friday✨ ![]()
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What fostering means to volunteer Alice: ![]()
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Taming a cat who has never known human hands is a long and challenging journey, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences there is.![]()
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Bea used to bristle with fear whenever I came near her. She kept her distance, guarded and untouchable. But little by little, she began to soften. ![]()
One day I realized she was everywhere my eyes could reach in the house, quietly choosing to be near me.![]()
She climbed onto my bed while I slept.![]()
She sat comfortably behind my chair while I ate, simply watching me.![]()
And when I saw her sleeping deeply, completely letting down her guard, I felt my own heart finally rest too.![]()
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The time spent beside them, doing nothing but quietly sharing space and understanding, is never wasted time.![]()
Those moments are not “nothing.”![]()
They are the most precious minutes and seconds we can give.![]()
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Fostering is exactly that kind of meaningful work.![]()
It is choosing patience over speed, presence over control, and love over convenience.![]()
It’s believing that even the quietest moments, even the smallest progress, can change a life.![]()
Fostering isn’t just about saving cats.![]()
It’s about sharing space, time, and trust until fear turns into comfort, and loneliness turns into belonging.![]()
Fostering is a beautiful, valuable act of love❤️
Fospice is where heartbreak and love live side by side. 💔🤍![]()
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It’s early mornings for medications, extra vet visits, and whispering “you’re safe” over and over again. It’s knowing the goodbye is coming, and choosing to love anyway.![]()
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Recently, we said goodbye to three very special souls: Paulie Walnuts, Marshmallow, and Albert. Each of them came to us with serious, life-limiting illnesses. There was no cure - only comfort. And because of their incredible fospice caregivers, their final chapters were filled with warmth, dignity, and devotion.![]()
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Fospice care is one of the greatest gifts we can give - but it comes at a cost. Diagnostics, medications, specialty diets, emergency visits, and ongoing supportive care add up quickly. We say yes because they deserve comfort, even when time is short.![]()
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If you’d like to honor Paulie Walnuts, Marshmallow, and Albert, please consider making a donation in their names. Your support allows us to continue saying yes to the next fragile life who just needs a soft place to land.![]()
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Love is not measured in years. It’s measured in safety, comfort, and being held until the very end🌈
Happy Tongue Out Tuesday from this handsome polydactyl fellow. ![]()
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He is number 11 of approximately 18 cats at an industrial site we’ve been working at for several months!![]()
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He visited @feralcatproject yesterday to get neutered & vaccinated ❤️