There's little more heartwarming than watching a nervous cat come out of his shell! Taco's world changed when his family came to one of our vet allies for help to care for him. Ultimately, they made the difficult decision to surrender him, for now. Naturally, Taco was uneasy in a new environment.

Fact: Cats have lived outdoors for thousands of years! Indoor-only cats are a pretty recent invention. No matter where they call home, cats are our community members who deserve respect and protection. Learn more about the history of cata at alleycat.org/CatHistory. #communitycats #catfacts

Much of the U.S. and beyond is still under heat alerts. To help cats stay cool, from community cats outdoors to indoor cats, find Summer Cat Care Tips at alleycat.org/SummerWeather. The most important tips: Provide shelters, feed cats wet food, ensure access to water, and watch for heatstroke.

To support cat advocates' important work, our Community Resource Tool™ is continually expanding to connect people with local resources for community cats like low-cost spay and neuter, cat food banks, and more. Access the tool: GetHelp.alleycat.org #catcare #resources #communitycats #tnr

Fact: Cats who are FIV+ can live full, happy lives! FIV, or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, is a feline-only retrovirus that impacts and weakens a cat’s immune system. Even so, FIV+ cats can live fulfilling lives like any other cats, and live for many years. Learn more: alleycat.org/FIV

Monday blues? Let the handsome face of a healthy, happy senior cat cheer you up! 🐈 It's hard to believe Frosty is the same cat who came into our care so weak and lethargic that he could barely stand. After weeks of expert veterinary care and months of love, he now stands steady on all four paws!

What is your cat's reaction when seeing a camera? Can you snap the perfect picture, no problem, or is it a game of chance? 📸 For community cats, a good tactic is to get photos at feeding time! Speaking of, our best practices for community cat care go into feeding tips: alleycat.org/BestPractices

They grow up so fast! Pebbles has come a long way since she was rescued with her siblings and mom. Now, she's looking for a family to call her own. 💙 If you're open to a sweet, easygoing companion, learn how to #adopt Pebbles: alleycat.org/Adopt. She'd love to go home with siblings Cherry and Berry

Police officers in Atlantic City, New Jersey, have been looking out for resident community cat Sheba for quite some time. All our team needed to do was step in to help kick off the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) process this week!

Pop kitten quiz for #NationalKittenDay: How old is Shortbread the kitten in this picture? Her just-opened eyes are a big hint! Our How Old Is That Kitten? Guide is here to help at alleycat.org/KittenProgression

Happy National Kitten Day! 😺 We know the best way to celebrate: sharing education and resources on how to protect kittens, especially those born outdoors. Anyone can access our expert kitten resources with a few clicks! Before #NationalKittenDay ends, share this lifesaving info:

July is Lost Pet Prevention Month. How do you prevent a cat from becoming lost or staying lost? Check out our top tips! Number 1, of course, is to MICROCHIP all cats. Then, should a cat become lost or impounded, they can be brought back home with a quick scan. Learn more: alleycat.org/Microchip

Just an appreciation post for long-haired community cats! 💙 Community cats come in all coat types, colors, and patterns, and we protect them all. And yes, they are as committed to grooming their luxurious fur as any cat! Learn more about who community cats are at alleycat.org/CommunityCats.

Leave Them Be means allowing kittens to be raised by their mothers outdoors until they're old enough to be spayed/neutered. That time is here for Smoke and Ash! Caregivers kept an eye on the siblings as they grew in their colony. Now, they've been neutered by our TNR initiative in Atlantic County.

On International Peace & Love Day, we thank the compassionate people who join us in calling for kindness and humane policies for cats and kittens worldwide. ☮️ Cats, wildlife, and people can Coexist. It's about respecting the inherent value of all of our lives and the environment we share. 💙

‼️ ANIMAL CRUELTY RESPONSE: We're seeking justice for Trooper‼️ Trooper is still with us today because of expert veterinary care and what feels like a miracle. The kitten was found in a Dollar General parking lot in Conover, North Carolina, on July 3 with an orange blowgun dart lodged into her side.

A happy update to start off Monday: Baby has been discharged from the veterinary hospital! She's doing great and ready to continue healing from her pyometra surgery in comfort. 💙 If you missed it, read Baby's story in our last post. Thank you for helping us save this tough little tabby's life!

Why spay is so important: Baby had to be rushed to the veterinarian because of pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus. If not for swift treatment, she would not be here today. We reached Baby just in time. Now that she's been spayed, she won't have to face this emergency ever again.

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙 We hope you're enjoying time with the people, and the cats, you love through the long weekend. For tips to keep cats calm and safe during the celebrations and fireworks, head to alleycat.org #fourthofjuly #4thofjuly #fireworksafety #safetytips

Fourth of July fireworks can make a beloved celebration a stressful ordeal for cats and other animals. From ways to comfort indoor cats to monitoring community cats, here are our top Fourth of July Cat Safety Tips: www.alleycat.org/top-6-fourth... #FourthofJuly #4thofJuly #fireworksafety #catcare

This is the start of something exciting and new, Fern! We're so happy for you! 💙 The best part of Fern's next chapter? She's going home with a family who adopted a kitten we saved last year: Dior, the dapper tuxedo! 🐾 Let's save more lives together! Consider a gift today at alleycat.org/Donate

For the sake of cats, we wish the Fourth of July could be fireworks-free. Even so, we can all take steps to reduce cats' stress and keep them safe through the festivities. 🐈 Here are just 5 of our Firework Safety Tips for Cats to help! Learn more at alleycat.org #FireworkSafety #FourthofJuly

Thank you to everyone who sent us name ideas for this brave kitten! We decided to go with a suggestion we thought was especially fitting. Without further ado, meet... ✨ Felix! ✨ The name Felix means "happy" and "fortunate," and we think that suits him perfectly!

As the extreme heat wave rolls in, you can help cats indoors and outdoors stay cool. Alley Cat Allies has Heat Wave Cat Care Tips to help‼️ We hope you'll share these tips, then get more in-depth information at alleycat.org/HeatWave. #heatwave #catcaretips #communitycats #usheatdome #summersafety

As Nimbus demonstrates, community cats instinctively seek out shade on the hottest days. However, during extreme weather like the upcoming heat wave, caregivers can still provide important support. ☀️ Giving cats more options to escape the sun is one of them!

Cherry is as sweet as her namesake, and she's ready to go home! 🍒 From her silly antics to her signature orange forehead marking, she always finds a way to have all eyes on her. Cherry would love a home with other animals or with her siblings, Berry and Pebbles. Meet her at alleycat.org/Adopt.

‼️Extreme heat expected‼️ This week, a record-breaking heat wave is forecasted for much of the eastern U.S. Historic highs are especially expected closer to July 4th. Alley Cat Allies is sharing tips to keep cats cool and safe in extreme summer weather: www.alleycat.org/top-tips-to-...

After saving Disney Kittens Flynn, Winnie, Roo, Merida, Dori, and mom Rapunzel, our team ensured they received the care, enrichment, and love they needed to thrive. That enrichment included at least a little bit of "screen time." 😸 #kittencare #kittenlife

Mother cat Strudel did an incredible job raising her kittens, Cherry, Berry and Pebbles. Even better, she was the first of them all to be adopted! Now that she's been spayed, she can spend the rest of her days being the one cared for and doted on. Have the best life in your forever home, Strudel! 💙

Cricket Update! 💙 If you've been following his story, you know Cricket was rescued along with 90+ cats and kittens from a small property in Alabama. Alley Cat Allies funded medical care for many of these cats--Cricket included! And for the past weeks, he's been with our team for much-needed care.