Black and white Llorin, named for his big-talking personality (llorón is a Spanish term for someone who cries a lot), is the bold leader of his feline family.
Bright and curious tabby Kiko ventures close to check out visitors to her outdoor home, but darts away before she can be touched.
Amarillo, with light fur the color of his namesake (yellow in Spanish), can often be found lounging in the island sun, content and carefree.
Every community cat living on the Paseo del Morro, a famous trail that winds around the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico, has a name, a routine, relationships, and a unique story all their own. They are members of the San Juan community, beloved by residents and tourists alike.
But if the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has its way, these cats will be ripped from their outdoor home—and many will doubtless be killed.
Alley Cat Allies filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit against the NPS in March 2024 to stop its lethal plan to remove the Paseo del Morro cats. We are also regularly on the ground in Old San Juan, providing food and veterinary care and supporting Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) on the Paseo.
We will not stop while these cats are in danger. The NPS is not backing down, but neither are we. Our federal lawsuit
is still active.
Your Voice Makes the Difference
The NPS is orchestrating its lethal plan against the wishes of Puerto Rico residents and people around the world. It is time to raise our collective voice to save cats’ lives.
Read our federal lawsuit and add your signature to our petition today. The petition calls for the immediate halt of the cruel, ineffective plan to eradicate the Paseo del Morro cats.
Do it all at alleycat.org/PuertoRico.