To connect people caring for cats with local community resources, Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens, has officially launched its new Community Resource Tool at gethelp.alleycat.org. With a few clicks, people across the United States can locate and access veterinary services, food banks providing cat food, and other critical assistance for cats in their area.
“Cats Are Community™ and deserve a community that supports them. With our Community Resource Tool, people have an easy way to discover local cat advocates and access services that benefit cats and kittens whether they live outdoors or indoors,” said Charlene Pedrolie, president and chief operating officer of Alley Cat Allies. “We are proud and excited to introduce this lifesaving resource to the public and invite all to engage with it to help cats.”
The Community Resource Tool combines Alley Cat Allies’ expert resources and a comprehensive listing of local services from across the United States to provide cat caregivers with the assistance, tools, and knowledge needed to save cats’ lives. The tool considers cat advocates’ feedback and prioritizes ease of use to create a streamlined experience.
Users simply enter a city, zip code, or address, choose a search radius, and click a button to receive a list of resources for cats including low-cost spay/neuter clinics, food banks offering cat food, and local organizations and individuals offering a variety of support for cats and kittens. The tool has a special focus on helping advocates care for community cats, or unowned cats who live outdoors, but all cats will benefit.
Additionally, Alley Cat Allies is actively working to update and expand the reach of the Community Resource Tool and aims to include resources for cats outside of the U.S. in the future.
The Alley Cat Allies Community Resource Tool can be found at gethelp.alleycat.org.