Global Cat Day Highlights Puerto Rico Victory and Arizona TNR Success
Global Cat Day and National Feral Cat Day fall on October 16, 2026, with the theme “Cats Are Community™.” The day celebrates the protection of community cats worldwide.
In Puerto Rico, Alley Cat Allies won a major victory for the Paseo del Morro cats. The U.S. National Park Service had planned lethal removal of the cats on the Paseo del Morro walkway, but a federal lawsuit, advocacy and direct care from Alley Cat Allies stopped the plan. The cats, including Llorin and Bella, are now no longer at risk of being killed.
In Tempe, Arizona, a government-funded Trap-Neuter-Return program supports thousands of community cats each year. The program provides resources to cats and caregivers, and Alley Cat Allies supports these efforts and aims for broader change across Arizona.
Key takeaways
- Global Cat Day falls on October 16, 2026, with the message “Cats Are Community™.”
- Alley Cat Allies halted lethal removal plans for the Paseo del Morro cats in Puerto Rico.
- The Paseo del Morro cats are now safe from eradication.
- Tempe’s TNR program serves thousands of community cats annually.
- Alley Cat Allies continues to support TNR resources in Arizona.
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Originally reported by Alley Cat Allies. Read the full article.
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