Media outlets are reporting that in preparation for being at the center of the world’s attention during this summer’s Olympics, China’s leaders have ordered a round-up of thousands of cats to be taken off the streets of Beijing and sent to death camps.

Because news reports are not always accurate, we are working with other organizations to research the situation so we can most effectively respond.

Reports are that China’s cat cull is motivated by the government’s desire to present the capital as clean, respectable, and welcoming to Olympic athletes and attendees of the games.

Alley Cat Allies wants to help the Chinese government implement a more effective, humane method for managing Beijing’s outdoor cats. We want to consult with them regarding outdoor cat health and put an end to any information that may be encouraging residents to abandon their pets in the streets.

According to news reports, Chinese animal welfare groups estimate that tens of thousands of cats have been collected in the past few months. These same reports go on to say that there are increased incidents of citizens killing cats themselves believing it is for their own safety. The welfare groups are protesting China’s move, but they fear reprisal for their actions.

Alley Cat Allies needs your help in asking the Chinese Ambassador to the United States to investigate these reports of cruelty. With your help, Alley Cat Allies is working to open the lines of communication with the Chinese government to stop the spreading of false information and the killing of Beijing’s cats.

Read Alley Cat Allies’ statement concerning this issue.

Sign the petition to ask China to work with humane organizations.