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Alley Cat Rescue Inc.

Alley Cat Rescue is leading the way in promoting humane and compassionate care for ALL cats. Non-profit organization

08/24/2024

ACR Maryland have gorgeous kitties looking for good homes!!

08/24/2024

Lovely kitty Coco in Maryland needs a home !!

08/24/2024

We have some hopeful news about Mesa. He has made significant progress and is now off oxygen, which is a great step forward. Although he's still receiving IV medications and fluids, he's beginning to eat more on his own. Mesa is showing a strong will to fight, and we're doing everything in our power to support him through this recovery. We absolutely adore this little guy, and his siblings are eagerly waiting for the day they can all play together. Thank you for all your support and positive thoughts during this time 🧡🧡🐱🏥😻

08/23/2024

🌟 Please keep Mesa in your thoughts. He had to be admitted to critical care today and is on oxygen and IV antibiotics. This is his second vet visit this week, and he’s been struggling with severe congestion and breathing difficulties. Despite this, Mesa has shown small signs of improvement. We’re doing everything we can to help him recover. Thank you for all your support and well wishes during this challenging time. 🐾❤️ . 🧡🧡

08/22/2024

Cody the kitten is going home ❤️ 🏠

His sister, Cali was adopted yesterday. Three more babies from this litter to go to make the perfect happy ending to their story.

08/22/2024

Tucson is growing by leaps and bounds. He’s been at the front of his litter in many developments - first to purr, first to play, first to us a litter box! If this were kitten school, he’d probably skip a grade!

08/21/2024

These ADOPTABLE CATS & KITTENS IN MARYLAND are still waiting for families!

Not only are Cody, Sybil, Jai, Charley, and Dixie (among others!) wonderful little souls who deserve forever homes, their adoptions would make room for ACR to rescue other cats in great need. Adoption saves lives!!

Learn more about all of our adoptable cats by going to https://www.saveacat.org/adoptions.html
(Insta users, go to the Adoptable Cats section of the Linktree in our bio).

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08/21/2024

Our colony cats let us know they’ve been waiting for meal time!! 🤣

ACR volunteers manage 14 large colonies all around Prince George’s County in Maryland. Altogether, that’s a lot of hours of driving, physical energy, and pounds of FOOD daily.

Please consider donating food from our Amazon Wishlist for these gorgeous community cats:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1XKUIAWGQ2SPZ/ref=bnav_topnav_lists_1

08/19/2024

Cream Puff 🐱💨 is the sole survivor from her litter and Waffles’ little sister. With her mom, Quiche, off to the vet for a spay, Cream Puff has moved in with the big kittens! She now believes she’s one of the big kids, eagerly joining them in eating, cuddling, and wrestling. We’re thrilled to see her so happy and integrated with her new family.

08/17/2024

National Black Cat Day 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

August 17th is a day to highlight the beauty and personalities of black cats!
People are enchanted by the grace and mystery of black cats. A popular, loving nickname for a black cat is a “void” because their shining eyes can look like they’re peeking out from a hole in the wall!

Go ahead and share your cute black kitty pictures or videos in the comments and with your friends!.

Here are some fascinating black cat facts to help celebrate:
-Cats can be all black for the same reason some jaguars and leopards are all black – high melanin pigment. They are basically tabbies without any pattern.

-Melanism is also the reason most black cats have bright yellow eyes.

-The fear that black cats bring bad luck has been around time in the Western world. Pilgrims brought this superstition to America and possibly heightened it due to their intense fear of witches, whom they believed could take the forms of black cats.

-In contrast, some cultures thought of black cats as a good omen, such as the ancient Celts who believed they were shapeshifting benevolent fairies.

-Black cats’ fur sometimes reddens from a lot of sun exposure, or from a poor diet.

-They make for exceptionally cute kittens!

Have a great National Black Cat Day. If you have a black cat in your life, give them an extra hug.

08/17/2024

🆘 On Homeless Pet Awareness Day, we want to share a recent rescue story. Alley Cat Rescue found a friendly stray cat in an industrial area. After a vet check revealed she had kittens, we returned to the site hoping to find her little ones. Despite searching extensively, the mother cat stayed close, refusing to leave our side.

We continued our efforts every morning and evening, and finally, our persistence paid off. We discovered the colony and managed to rescue two adorable kittens. We’re now feeding and caring for them, and have identified several cats in need of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). We spoke with the facility owner who welcomed our help.

Your support helps make stories like this possible. 💙🐾

08/15/2024

It’s with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of losing this little guy, Sedona this morning. We work so hard to save them, and despite our best efforts and dedication, it didn’t turn out as we had hoped. He was the smallest, and really tried so hard. 💔 💔

08/14/2024

“When bored, find a little cat and watch it; when very bored, find two little cats and watch them!” - Mehmet Murat Ildan 🐈❤🐈‍⬛

08/13/2024

Belle and the five kittens she’s taken in as her own are all doing well. All of the babies are growing - but some are growing faster than others! Sedona is the tiniest, but gaining weight steadily, and his brother, Tucson is the biggest!

They all fight for a place with mama at meal time so their foster helps out a little with bottle feeding anyone who doesn’t get a ni**le. Belle is a petite kitty and there just isn’t room for all five at once anymore!

08/13/2024

The way she stares at you while attacking the scratching post… 😂

08/12/2024

(Adopted!!) Cheesecake, showing off his beautiful eyes.

He was an ACR bottle baby. Now a happy rescue story.

08/10/2024

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that our sweet Bonnie has found her forever home! 🏡💖 Bonnie had a knack for finding the coziest spots, whether it was a soft bed or a closet full of toys. We’ll never forget the time she escaped in the store and tested out every single cat tree! Wishing her all the love and happiness in her new home! 🌟

08/08/2024

Let’s celebrate special bonds this INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY! 🌟🐈
There is nothing like loving and being loved by a cat.

Use the comments to share the *MOST RECENT* photo you’ve taken of the cat(s) in your life – no cheating!! 😆

08/07/2024

Luna update ✨ 🌙 ✨

She got a new, less bulky cast and is enjoying moving around more easily with it. She also got her stitches removed!

Luna is bursting with kitten energy so she is being kept as calm as possible in a surround. She really wants to get out and start running already!

08/06/2024

((Our backyard litter of kittens, always having fun! Coco, Cali, Shorty, Cody, Charley and Juice are all ready for adoption ~ learn more about each kitten by going to https://www.saveacat.org/adoptions.html
(On Instagram, click 'Adoptable Cats' in our Linktree)

08/05/2024

We have very sad news to share, despite trying everything in our power, little waffles passed away earlier today. He knew he was loved and we are sorry his life was so short. 💗🐱💫⭐️. We will continue to work as hard as we can to decrease this suffering.

08/05/2024

Groggy babies!
The kittens found in our yard in Maryland have been fully fixed and vaccinated! They’ve recovered and are back to playing and being generally silly bundles of joy. Now they’re READY FOR ADOPTION.

To see each little cutie’s profile, go to the Adoptions page on our website. https://www.saveacat.org/adoptions.html

Insta users - click on Adoptable Cats in our Linktree.

08/05/2024

It’s a lot of work to clean up after this many foster kitties! From tiny kittens who p**p where they please (sometimes as they walk!), to big guys with health issues, there’s always something waiting to be hosed and sanitized.

Gotta be careful with such precious babies depending on us!

08/04/2024

🌟 During kitten season, it’s all too common for the focus to be solely on saving the tiny kittens. But let’s not forget the unsung heroes of the story: the mama cats. 🐱 There’s no “kitten stork” bringing these babies into the world, and many of these devoted mothers are overlooked as they try to keep their little ones safe.

Mama cats are often wary of strangers and may not be as easily seen or socialized, which makes it easy for them to slip through the cracks. While it’s crucial to get those adorable kittens to safety, we must also extend our compassion and efforts to include their resilient moms and it is so important to get them spayed. stops the breeding cycle and makes sure no more kittens are born on the streets, where 75% don’t survive. Let’s remember that every kitten’s survival story starts with a loving mama. 🐾❤️

Mama Quiche was a stray with five babies, and she was totally emaciated. She was not able to to find food for herself, let alone feed 5 babies. When petting her, you can feel every bone in her body. And she is sick on-top of it all. She is Waffle’s mom, so no surprise that the babies have been sick too.

08/02/2024

Adopt Dixie!! She's waiting!
(in Maryland)

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Dixie was a sick kitten with a broken pelvis when ACR rescued her many months ago. She went through a long healing process but remained a sweetheart through it all! She's perfectly healthy now, and likes to show off her regained mobility by playing excitedly.

And look at those unique, expressive eyes!! 😻

Learn more about Dxie and fill out an adoption inquiry form at https://www.petfinder.com/cat/dixie-70178386/md/mount-rainier/alley-cat-rescue-inc-md48/
(Insta users, go to the Adoptable Cats section of the Linktree in our bio).

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08/01/2024

🪶🪶🪶Blue-eyed Jai is ready for ADOPTION ~ Maryland

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Jai is a young, loving kitty who lights up a room. He's no wallflower - he likes to meet and play with both people and other cats! He's easy to pick up and cuddle, and he's impossible to resist!!

Learn more about Jai and fill out an adoption inquiry form at https://www.petfinder.com/cat/jai-71602061/md/mount-rainier/alley-cat-rescue-inc-md48/

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07/31/2024

Mama cats are the best!!!

A week ago a litter of five teeny tiny newborns came to ACR without a mama. We stepped in to bottle feed, potty, and keep them warm. Some of the babies took to drinking from a bottle better than others. Two of them were much smaller than the rest and slower to reach certain milestones such as opening their eyes. We hoped for the best.

Then we came upon silky mama cat, Belle whose kittens had just been weaned! We introduced her to the babies and she started grooming and nursing them instantly. Nothing beats a real, warm, purring mommy cat and even the two smaller kittens seem to be thriving. We are keeping an eye on one little grey baby who is still so tiny but we know she couldn’t be in a better position to grow now that she has Belle.

07/31/2024

⭐In Maryland – Sybil needs a home!⭐

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Sybil is young and playful. A picture-perfect tux girl.

ACR rescued her with four other cats (all since adopted) after they were abandoned in the laundry room of an apartment complex. We don’t know how anyone could leave such a darling little cat behind 🥺

Learn more about Sybil and access our adoption inquiry form at
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sybil-62190762/md/mount-rainier/alley-cat-rescue-inc-md48/

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PO Box 585
Mount Rainier, MD
20712

Website

http://www.saveacat.org/

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ACR Maryland have gorgeous kitties looking for good homes!!

Lovely kitty Coco in Maryland needs a home !!

(Adopted!!) Cheesecake, showing off his beautiful eyes. He was an ACR bottle baby. Now a happy rescue story. #siamesecat #kitten

Luna update ✨ 🌙 ✨ She got a new, less bulky cast and is enjoying moving around more easily with it. She also got her stitches removed! Luna is bursting with kitten energy so she is being kept as calm as possible in a surround. She really wants to get out and start running already! #rescuekitten

Luna can’t wait to recover from her surgeries. She is playing the best she can with a cast that’s as long as she is! Luna’s fighting spirit is inspirational. Kittens are such joyful creatures. #rescuekitten

Both Tommy and Tao had injuries to their back legs when ACR rescued them. After the right treatment - including a big surgery for Tommy - they are able to run around and wrestle. They are amazing little boys, each with their own sweet personalities. They deserve the best and we are happy we could give that to them!! #rescuecat #rescuekitten #kittensplaying

Happy National Kitten Day, from S’mored and his very loud litter mates! The sound of healthy babies is MEWsic to our ears. #nationalkittenday #bottlebabies #meow

Poppy is a big boy but he can be scared by a 4 month old kitten!

Daisy is suspiciously interested in Kes' rear 😹. Cute little 3-legged Domino is just minding his own business! 😇 Daisy and Domino are looking for forever families in Los Angeles, CA! Learn more about these funny cuties by visiting https://www.saveacat.org/adoptions.html (or the link in our Ig bio's Linktree)!! #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #tripodcat #tabbycat #funnycats

Tripawd Domino gets around just fine! He's a sweetheart and he's available for adoption in the Los Angeles, CA area! Visit his Petfinder page to learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/domino-71593675/ca/santa-monica/alley-cat-rescue-inc-md48/

This video is so special because Simon (the grey tabby) worked SO hard to earn Domino’s trust. Domino is a tripod and was nervous when he met Simon, but Simon instantly saw a new best friend and followed Domino around, trilling constantly, never approaching too aggressively. He’s a pro communicator. He won Domino over in a matter of hours! #rescuekitten #bff

One of the the litter of 4 who came to ACR this past week. This litter has a kitten of every color - calico, tortoiseshell, black, and tuxedo. Seeing happy kittens is such a delight! #kitten #asoptdontshop #rescuecat

Poppy purrs! #purrfect

Poppy was brought in to a vet as a stray in pretty bad shape. He had a slashed throat, plus he was dirty and underweight. And not neutered. Poppy is a mellow lover of people, and clearly not suited for outdoor life. He is recovering with lots of rest and nutritious food. He LOVES to eat! Once he gains weight and his California poppy-colored fur grows back fully, he is going to be such a stud 😻 #rescuecat #orangecat

Kes is no work and all play

Simon is getting all the love while he heals from surgery that fixed his badly broken leg. He looks like he's enjoying it!!

Simon is checking in to report that his surgery went well and he’s feeling great. Thank you to everyone for their well wishes and donations for this little guy. You helped save him! ❤️