Alley Cats and Angels

Rescued my sweet cat, Teddy Bear” from this organization! Everyone was very nice & helpful & made the process very easy for me!!! He’s the best kitty ever!!!

I was in a really tough situation, trying to help an older neighbor with her colony of community cats. She started feeding "a few" but by the time I got there to assess she estimated 20. We could not trap and spay/neuter that many cats by ourselves. ACA absolutely saved us and these cats by coming in and providing the training and resources we need. We ended up trapping and spaying/neutering more than 30 cats with their help, preventing the population from escalating. THANK YOU is hardly enough. They are our heroes!

I haven’t even finished my adoption yet ( we are picking her up Monday!) and I am more than happy with how things have been handled! They are very responsive and caring and the application to see if the cat was going to a good home or not had me shocked! They take very good care to make sure these cats are going to amazing homes! I absolutely cannot wait for the newest addition to my family! Thank you Alley Cats and Angels. I will always recommend you to my friends looking for cats in NC! You guys are amazing!

I foster cats for Alley Cats and Angels and the people who volunteer for this charity really love cats and want what is best for them.

Cannot say enough great things about this organization! Any cat to pass through this group on their way to their forever home is lucky, indeed!

Everyone was extremely nice & helpful. Application process was thorough and you could tell how much they love their cats. We adopted Paisley and she has brought so much happiness to our family. So sweet and loving. Her foster family did a great job making her a sweet, loving kitty!!!

Found ACA 8 years ago when we were looking for another cat. Fell in love with 1 cat that had been taken care of due to health issues. Was impressed with the professionalism and caring of everyone I worked with during the adoption. Have adopted several times since then

We adopted our precious black and white cat Drizzle from Alley Cats and Angels. It was a great experience. We love her so much! They are such a great group!!!

Very caring organization. Everyone truly cares for the cats and kittens and do their all to help them find forever homes

Absolute amazing rescue. They take in kittens and cats with no other options. The volunteers work tirelessly around the clock for rescue animals. I have had several experiences working with them and I am in awe everytime.

We had a great experience with this rescue! A couple months after our cat passed away we decided to try fostering. They were great to deal with, very friendly, and lots of information. We ended up falling in love with our fosters after a month or so and adopted them. They were very happy for us adopting them and the adoption process was super easy. You can tell they care a lot about the cats with how many questions they ask. They spare no expense with making sure all their cats are happy and healthy, even taking in those that other rescues will not. And we are so happy and in love with our little alley cats!

I recently adopted a kitten from Alley Cats and Angels and it was an amazing experience! Even with a pandemic going on, they were very easy to work with and you can tell they just want every cat to find a loving home. I am grateful to have found this organization and will ALWAYS get my furry friends from here!

My family met Lumos at an adoption event and immediately fell in love! Alley Cats and Angels made the process easy and gave us a lot of reading materials and tools to help the transition to bring Lumos home with us. We help give back by buying treats for Lumos from their Etsy store. They are always super excited to see him when I would bring him by their events (pre-COVID). We are thankful to them for helping bring him to our life and family!

Hello, my name is Cindi. I have been feeding a colony of 23 ferals for years.i tried to neuter as many as I could catch, but kittens kept coming 5 at a time. Inbred some. With health issues. I got overwhelmed completely. One day a neat lady saw all the cats, and said"do you need Help"?......Ally Cats and Angel's brought me food. Thet brought humane traps...the neat lady, Janet helped me catch (she did most) 17 cats to T&R AND VACCINATE. Now I feed my beloved ferals with ease....many fewer kittens, and we still have 5 to go.....GOD BLESS THIS GROUP!!������������������������������������������������������������������������

I only have good things to say about Alley Cats and Angels, they have helped me with all my feral cats and my newest addition Miss Karat. They have always been willing to go the extra mile on all of their services and the care they give the kitties. I know no other organization that is so dedicated to the lives of the kitties they rescue. The name is perfect because they are ANGELS.

We have two perfect cats that came to us through Alley Cats & Angels in 2014 and 2017 and are active volunteers with the organization. Nothing but wonderful things to say about this organization! The volunteers are incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and you can tell without a doubt that they care deeply about the work they do and each and every kitten and cat they save. Those who foster are serious pros because the kittens they rescue grow into well-adjusted, friendly, loving, fun, happy, curious, and healthy animals. The adoption process is organized and thorough. Alley Cats & Angels does AMAZING WORK all around. Thank you, ACA! Highly, highly recommend.

Alley Cats and Angels is such a great non-profit. They care so much about the animals in their care and their volunteers are amazing.

Alley Cats and Angels helped us when a stray female cat showed up in our yard pregnant. We were able to use one of their vouchers to get the cat fixed & get her the care she needed.

They have saved so many cats and help everyone trying to do so. Truly an incredible rescue!

This organization is top drawer. They help feral and forgotten cats in the Triangle and surrounding areas through TNR (trap, neuter, return), shelter pulls, pulling kittens from feral colonies and barn relocations. Their volunteers are dedicated and work tirelessly to raise funds and adopt out the cats they take in.

I have been volunteering with Alley Cats & Angels for 3 years. They and the volunteers are the best of the best. They sincerely care about the welfare of cats and kittens. They take on the worst kitten & cat health issues that most other rescues in the area do not. Kittens are fully vetted before being adopted out. AC& A believes in being thorough. Visit alleycatsandangels.org to see what we are all about!

Thank you for all the precious fur babies you save!!

We adopted the blind (mostly) kitten Carlito from Alley Cats and Angels - everyone has been excellent and I can tell loves cats genuinely and tremendously. They are a great force for good in the local area and I would not hesitate to recommend them whole heartedly for donations or cat adoptions.

I have been a volunteer for ACA for 5 years. I have also adopted from them. They are some of the most caring people o have ever met. I highly recommend them if you are searching for a new family member

We adopted both of our cats, a brother and sister, from Alley Cats and Angels about eight years ago. What an amazing organization, that takes care of those that have been abused and forgotten or completely ignored. Our two fur babies were found at NC State during a thunderstorm. ACAA took great care of these sweet kitties and found them s forever home. In the future we will only adopt from these amazing people!

I have adopted two cats from Alley Cats and Angels. Working with them is a wonderful experience. The cats were well prepared for their new home. Love stopping by PetSmart to see the new cats.

This is an org that not only rescues kittens and cats from being euthanized directly from kill shelters, BUT EVEN has room for the fatally sick cats and will spend ANY amount of money to make that cat live. Many cats have had 1000s of dollars put into their survival. If that isn't the epitome of an honest non profit then I don't know what is.

This is the group that truly cares for kittens and cats.

While may Dad was in the hospital out of town with a life threatening illness, I had a blind pregnant cat show up at my house. Alley Cats and Angels were the only rescue that came to my aid and they were phenomenal!

We needed help getting stray cats in our neighborhood fixed and they were more than helpful giving us vouchers to do this. They even allowed us to pay less than what the voucher usually costs due to our financial situation. They truly care about helping cats and working to lessen the unwanted cat population.

I adopted my two cats from Alley Cats and Angels. I was so impressed by how thoroughly they vet potential adopters, the full vaccinations my cats got before I adopted them, and the obvious care they have for the cats in their care. My two are perfectly suited for what I was looking for in my pets and I was advised about their personalities and needs prior to adopting. I've recommended them to friends and colleagues looking for their next cat and will continue to do so.

I have been a volunteer kitten foster mom for Alley Cats & Angels of NC for about a year and a half. We take in feral litters and their mothers as well as pull kittens from kill shelters, particularly special needs cats with sometimes serious medical conditions.

All cats are given complete veterinary care before being put up for adoption and live in foster homes to maximize their socialization. Our cats are healthy, well loved, and well known so we screen potential adopters very carefully to match the right cat to their situation.

Like all small charitable organizations, we are not a well oiled corporate machine, but the level of rescue we do is pretty mind boggling for an all volunteer group. If you are looking to adopt a kitten or an adult cat, you will not regret adopting from Alley Cats & Angels of NC.

Love this place! Four of our cats are from this shelter and our experience has been amazing!! No health problems and easy adjustments. Thank you!!

Amazing rescue. Found kittens in box on side of a road and contacted many rescues and Alley Cats and Angels is the only rescue that contacted me back. The kittens will got all their medical done before adoption. They spend alot of money on medical because the health of their cats is important to them.

I adopted from Alley Cats and Angels about five years ago and you could tell the people worked hard to find the right match between cat and adopter. They asked a lot of questions about what I was looking for in a cat and when there was one cat I was interested in that didn't seem like a match at all, they told me I could absolutely meet that cat but explained why they felt the cat would not be a fit for our household. I appreciated how much work they put into making sure it was the right fit all around. In the end, we adopted one of the cats they recommended and it really has been a perfect match.

I adopted from Alley Cats and Angels less than a year ago and the experience was great. It was not a quick here's your cat, but I did not feel they were overly intrusive and you could tell the questions they asked were because they want to make sure the cat is adopted into a loving home that will care for them. They will always take their cats back if an adopter cannot keep them. Some rescues say that but when you contact them, they never return calls or emails, but these folks do.

By far the best adoption ever! We adopted the sweetest cat ever! Alley Cats and Angels team was super amazing! They asked lots of questions and answered any questions we had about the adoption. They are also great with if we need anything else we can still contact them and they help out! They cats are well loved and taken care of! I will definitely adopt from them again and recommend them to all my friends and family! Thank you for being super at making this an easy process.

Alley Cats and Angels helped me with several very low cost spay/neuter vouchers for some stray cats I was taking care of. I am on disability and could not afford to get them done and they made it easy for me to help the cats by helping me with vouchers.

We adopted a sweet little kitty from Alley Cats and Angels about a month ago. What a wonderful experience! They took the time to make sure we were a good for for the kitten and that we knew everything we needed to know about caring for a cat. We left knowing that we were prepared to give our kitty a good life. These ladies were fantastic and made us feel like family. The kitten was well taken care of and up to date on everything. If we adopt another kitty, it will definitely be through Alley Cats and Angels.

Alley Cats and Angels is fantastic! They assisted us with rescuing a couple of litters of kittens and their momma cat who were under a construction trailer. Without their help, these kittens would not have made it because we had nowhere else to take them.

I adopted 2 cats from this rescue in 2010. They are an all volunteer network who seek out feral cats, spay/neuter them and socialize them for good homes.

My cats continue to be in excellent health and are terrific companions for the entire family.

I highly recommend!

I just can't say enough nice things about Alley Cats and Angels! They really take pride in what they do and truly love the cats/kittens as if they are their own. When we adopted the cried letting them go tears of joy and sadness. This is just something they have to do but they do out of love. These cats/kittens are their babies. I Haven't seen this anywhere else. So please adopt from them. They really love what they do.

Alley Cats & Angels is an amazing organization! In addition to accepting feral cats, they take on some of the most difficult medical cases as they truly want to help all cats and kittens. I'm not only a volunteer, but a two time adopter!

The volunteers in each of Alley Cats and Angels programs work tirelessly at creating a better community for cats. I am constantly astonished by the commitment level - from the very core members to the casual volunteer - it is an effort borne of love and dedication to help creatures whose lives are often considered expendable.

I adopted two littermates from Alley Cats, and it was a wonderful experience. They were very busy, and although I had to wait, I wasn't forgotten. They also didn't rush my decision. Everyone was friendly and clearly loves cats. The adoption process was thorough but reasonable. I highly recommend.

Alley Cats and Angels helped us find the perfect cat for our growing family. All the volunteers we worked with were friendly, kind, and professional. Our new kitty adjusted quickly to our large family and became fast friends with our dog.

I adopted my sweet cat from them and then helped as a volunteer and then a foster. They are incredibly dedicated to the cats. Excellent vet care, compassionate foster homes and endless selfless work. Best rescue I've ever worked with!

This is a wonderful organization that helps the forgotten cats and kittens. They do great work.

I work at the County Animal Shelter. This rescue , time and time again has pulled from us.
Not the cute little kittens, or gorgeous purebred cats.
They pull the cats that need major medical attention, the ones that would stand no chance at an open intake shelter. They invest in the best medical care for those, and all their cats. They find them forever homes.
They have also responded time and time again to the "dreaded last minute" call for bottle baby fosters.
This is a rescue with integrity, compassion and dedication.

I have volunteered with Alley Cats and Angels for a few years now. At first they were helping me to get the ferals cats I had started caring for spayed and neutered and even took in kittens that were born during the process. I started fostering for them. They care so much about the cats in their care and will spare no expense when it comes to giving them the best care. I have found many kittens that have all ended up being taken. They are willing to take in some of the sickest of kittens and give them the best care possible even if it requires expensive surgeries. Me and all the kitties that have crossed my path don't know what we would do without them.

I have been a volunteer (foster, events helper, admin stuff) with AC&A for six years. The care given to cats in the programs (adoption and barn) is outstanding. In addition the voucher program provides a low (or even no!) cost alternative for people to get their cats spayed/neutered. It's a really great organization full of dedicated volunteers looking to do the best for the cats.

What an amazing group of all volunteers! I adopted two kittens from them five years ago. From the very first contact I had with them they were great. I was impressed with their professionalism as well as how socialized the kitties were and how neat and clean their area was at the adoption event. They truly care about felines and go above and beyond to help them. So thankful for them and all the lives they save!

As a feral caregiver and advocate of TNR - Trap/Neuter/Return - I have firsthand experience in working with Alley Cats & Angels and have a comprehensive understanding in their role of saving lives in our community. I have lost count of how many kittens I have personally trapped that have ended up in the caring and capable hands of AC&A. By far, they are the most responsive and pro-active rescue in our area in the education of the plight of feral cats and their offspring and they work tirelessly to care for and socialize kittens that have the good fortune of being admitted to their adoption program. They, by far, exceed their willingness to take on the hard luck cases and will do everything in their power to ensure a good outcome for each and every animal. Their compassion extends to their adoption program in ensuring that the cats that are adopted are a good fit and that these cats also end up in good homes. The success of this group is a direct result of the tireless efforts of its founder and volunteers and every penny donated goes to the care of these animals. You cannot say enough good things about this group.

I adopted from Alley Cats and Angels and it was a great experience. They asked the right questions to make sure the cats were being adopted into good homes but we not intrusive.

One thing I appreciated is when the adoption counselor told me some habits of the cat that weren't always the best (will steal food in a second, etc.). She said she wasn't trying to scare me away but they believe in telling people "the good, the bad, and the ugly" about each cat because if there is a behavioral habit/issue that someone is not willing to accept or work to change, it's not the right fit - and they want it to be the right fit. The cat I was interested in was not the right fit because of some behavioral quirks, but I ended up adopting another cat from them. I am so pleased with the process and how thoroughly the cats are vetted.

Amazing, dedicated cat rescue. I've been aware of them for years and helped occasionally with petsitting some of their special needs (medical issues/behavioral issues) lifelong fosters. Extremely knowledgeable! I am most impressed by the "Trap, Neuter, & Release" program which assists barn cats and other feral felines who are not suitable for a "forever home" to continue their lives without being euthanized. I also appreciate the dedication they put into their fosters in terms of making sure they can ALWAYS come back to the rescue if the situation they were adopted into changes -- they keep a life long commitment to bringing those animals back into the rescue & caring for it. Incredible. We need more rescues like this one.

I have adopted several kittens from this group, they are always up front, walk you through the adoption process, and are willing to continue any conversation with you after an adoption. Many times I had a question and I contacted the group, and the help recieved was always courteous and helpful.

This is, by far, the best adoption group in and out ofor the Raleigh NC area.

Alley cats and angels is the only rescue I support. They are compassionate, responsible, and accountable. Their volunteers are dedicated to the well-being of stray and feral cats that come into their rescue and spend countless hours caring for these animals. They also do wonderful fundraising and educational work.

Alley Cats and Angels is an amazing all-volunteer organization. The volunteers go above and beyond in caring for kittens and cats. The cats in their foster care are loved and well-socialized and people look forward to adopting them. Vets have told clients how impressed the are with the healthiness of cats adopted from Alley Cats and Angels. I have personal experience with the organization as an adopter of two cats as well as a volunteer and rave about the organization to everyone!

i would like to express my gratitude to Alley cats and Angels for all the help they gave us in getting our colony of cats and kittens under control. They supplied the vouchers so we could get all the adult cats out here spayed and neutered. They took all the kittens, even the ones that needed medical attention , got them well, and found forever home for over 20 kittens. That was in Sept. 2014. The last litter of kittens were born in Oct. 2014, and we have not had any kittens born since. Thank you Alley Cat and Angels, We could not have done this without your help. We also started volunteering during the time ya'll were helping us.

They go above and beyond to help these fur babies have a place in this world. They show them what a home and love are. The team, volunteers, and everyone are awesome!

Have been involved with Alley Cats and Angels for almost 2 years now. Anytime I have a question,concern or need I am able to get several members of the group to contact with answers, solutions or a contact to get an animal services or needs met. They run a great organization and have been a asset to the feral cat populations of Wake County. Building shelters,having barns available these ladies go above and beyond for the protection and needs of stray cats in our County. They are smart and thoughtful in their adoptions and truly care for every cat that has been put in their care or services. They are a great group.

They go above and beyond uncaring for the cats and making sure they go to good homes.

Alley Cats and Angels has helped me spay/neuter a lot of feral and stray cats at very little cost to me because I could not afford it. They did not judge me for not having much money, but were helpful and appreciative that I was tyring to prevent more kittens from being born.

They have also taken in some kittens that were born before I could get all the cats spayed. The kittens got great medical care, Alley Cats and Angels make sure the cats have all their vaxes before being adopted, not just the first set. They also work hard to find the right home for the right now. It's not about the number of adoptions with them, it's about the right adoptions.

Hi, I am Angela. .I adopted my furr baby "Peaches " about two years ago!...I must say.....Alley cats and Angels are the MOST AMAZING group of loving people i have ever met!..They all truly love and do every thing they can to help and protect these kitties! ..And are very thorough when you try to adopt making sure that there babies find wonderful FOREVER HOMES!...My Peaches and experience with this group was and still is the best thing in my life!...We love you guys!...PLEASE....KEEP UP ALL OF THE HARD...AWESOME WORK YOU DO!... love Peaches and Angela

I've got both my cats from AC&A and two years later they are still the loves of my life. The process of adopting was smooth but still thorough!

I owe a big thank you to the wonderful volunteers at Alley Cats who brought me my sweet Juliet. Their great care of her and her sisters allowed me to find her and adopt her. They also helped me when another sweet girl showed up on my doorstep a few weeks later. They were very kind and brought us into the Alley Cats family, before I ultimately decided to adopt her as well. This organization has people who genuinely care and do wonderful work.

I worked with them a lot through PetSmart and they are wonderful, caring people. They went out of their way to house my cat for a month until I moved to a place I could have her.

We got our Maine Coon Cat from Alley Cats and Angels. They had given her all her shots , chipped and spayed ! They were wonderful to us and answered all our questions .

Top notch organization! Every cat is fully vetted and cared for buy foster parents. Our wonderful adoptee, Tucker, is a beautiful success story of a rescue from a feral colony to a beloved family member. This group of dedicated volunteers do amazing work.

I follow several nonprofit animal rescues and live in Va. This agency far exceeds my expectations and does wonderful work in rescuing, fostering, and finding forever homes for the adult cats as well as the kittens.

We had the most amazing experience with Alley Cats and Angels. They truly love each and every cat that they rescue and go above and beyond to make sure each cat is put into the best home possible. They rock!

An adoption process that dreams are made of...truly. Not only did we walk away with our newest addition to the family, but the entire process was just so seamless and easy. Yes, they checked us out, of course, but none of it felt imposing or unnecessary. Yes, they helped us find our perfect match, but it didn't feel rushed or forced. It was all so wonderful. I've already recommended Alley Cats and Angels to several friends looking to adopt. :)

Alley cats and angels is wonderful. They truly love and care.

I loved working with Alley Cats and Angels. Adopting my kitten, Molly, was easy and lacked the stress I have experienced from trying to adopt from other places. The staff was very encouraging and very helpful. I couldn't have asked for an easier experience. I will definitely be returning to Alley Cats and Angels the next time I want to adopt. :) Love them!!

I adopted from them 2 years ago and then became a volunteer as a result of the positive experience.

We have three cats adopted through Alley Cats and Angels. They each came to us well socialized and ready to become part of our family. We support TNR and are thankful for all AC&As does to educate the public and prevent unwanted kittens.

Wonderful organization with very caring volunteers!

We adopted our families first kitten from here. I am amazed at the time that was given to provide us with quality kitten education, check in calls to offer help and their overall professional demeanor. Our kitten is well socialized, has great kitten manners and well adapted. Thanks for the work you all do!

We have adopted two beautiful black kitties from Alley cats and angels. We adopted our first about 2 years ago and our second about 3 months ago. They were so helpful both times! Because all of the cats live in foster care full time, they really know each cats personality and we're able to help us pick out the perfect cat for us and our lifestyle. We would definitely recommend working with Alley Cats and Angels to find the perfect kitty for your family!

We have adopted from Alley Cats and Angels . The experience was smooth and enjoyable. It is awesome to think that we walked out with the cat and with all the shots, rabies vaccine and microchip. We did not need to run to the vet the first 24h. The cat was social, is good with kids and did not spend the first 2 weeks hiding under the bed.
If I did not have already 2 other cats at home, we would definitely adopt a cat and recommend the association to anybody. They not only do adoption but they also have a very good TNR program.
We loved Alley Cats and Angels so much we decided to foster some cats.

This all-volunteer group does a fantastic job rescuing, fostering and adopting out both kittens and adult cats. They carefully match potential adopters with just the right cat or kitten for them. We adopted two semi-feral adult cats from them and they made sure that we were fully set up to acclimate the cats to our property. Tia spent as much time planning and helping Gibbs & McGee get settled with us as if they were going to be in our home.

I've worked with another of the group's volunteers for several years. I've seen firsthand how much of their own time these volunteers devote to the organization and the cats. I believe that Alley Cats and Angels are excellent stewards of all donations entrusted to them.

I adopted Wingtip from AC&A. She was very shy and caught a stress cold during the adoption which she passed to the cat I already owned. AC&A provided antibiotics free of charge and followed up with me during the transition. Both cats were fine after a few days. I thank Alley cats and Angels for my happy fur family.

Alley Cats and Angels works tirelessly to care for and provide forever homes for any homeless cats/kittens. Also, they set high standards and work hard to match cats and adopters, in an attempt to make it a lifetime commitment. I adopted my cat, Piper, from them, and it is a true love match! I will definitely be adopting my next cat from them! Thanks for all their hard work!

We adopted 2 sweet kitties from this organizaion. We took them into our vet just to get acquainted with her. She was so impressed that were fully vetted and needed nothing. They go the extra mile. They truly care about the animals!

While many rescues focus on taking in only the highly adoptable, I contacted AC&A's about orphaned kittens living in a storm drain, suffering with horribly diseased eyes and URI. When other non-profits told me to take them to the high-kill pound, AC&A accepted them into their foster program. They did what the others felt impossible-rehabbed and socialized when no one believed they could be helped. I wish there was an Alley Cats and Angels in every county across the U.S.. AC&A's is a most unique feline rescue.

Alley Cats & Angels cares so much about rescuing cats that it is contagious. Their rescue efforts are incredible, and it is great how they give each cat/kitten a full vet workup, spay/neuter AND microchip. They saved the kitten I adopted from a feral colony where the cats were being poisoned. They made sure that I knew that they were there for me if I had any questions about taking care of him, which made me feel so comfortable since I have never owned a cat before. If I ever decide to adopt another cat, this organization is my first choice.

I cannot say enough about the love, caring & support this wonderful organization provides. Just adopted my 3rd kitty from them & he is purrfect (sorry about that!). To see them at the doctor's office with crates of cats & kittens working tirelessly to give them all great medical care, and then see them every weekend trying to find homes for them is inspiring. This is an amazing nonprofit.

This organization is absolutely incredible. I am a recent graduate living in a new area with a new job, and I wanted to adopt a kitten, but had concerns about my schedule and how well I would be able to care for the kitten. The volunteers/foster parents at AC&A were very responsive to my questions and guided me through the entire process. Jill even picked up a cat tower for me from Costco since I couldn't do it myself. I was able to adopt a beautiful Siamese mix this past August, and I can confidently say both of us are happy and coexisting together well, thanks to the amazing service from AC&A. If you want to adopt a rescue kitten/cat from an organization that knows its stuff and is as professional as it is humane, AC&A is the way to go!

Please educate yourself about cats in the wild and trap and release! :)
http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/feral-cats-wildlife-australian-study

We continue to be impressed by the tireless efforts and wonderful impact this organization has on pet and ferrel cats. We got a couple of barn cats from Alley Cats and Angels. What a win win win. The cats are safer than they were roaming the wild, they have food, shelter and a great job.
The comment I saw about a sanctuary sounds like someone with an opinion based on an ideal fantasy with no experience in cat rescue or this organization. Here's a suggestion: Break your anonymity and spend some time volunteering with the folks that have been real helpful in saving cats and putting them together with the right new situations. Investigate firsthand and your contempt may be shifted to compassion.

This is a fantastic organization that knows what they are doing. All the volunteers are amazing and the kittens and cats only go to foster homes that care about them deary until they can be adopted. I am so glad that we have bought from them! Our cats are well behaved and they came fully vetted! I would STRONGLY suggest this organization to anyone looking for a cat or kitten to call their own!

Alley Cats & Angels is an amazing group. I adopted a cat from them about six months ago and she is a healthy, happy, lovable cat. I also work at one of the stores that this group partners with to show their cats to the public, so i have had tons of chances to see many of their cats. This group goes above and beyond. The members and volunteers of this group put their cats well being at the ultimate priority. They work with any potential adopters to make sure you are matched with the right cat for you. All of their cats are always super healthy and well cared for, and the members are always fast acting if any issue is ever to arise. Their cats are always up to date medically, they make sure to provide you with any extras or precautions needed, and they even send you home with a goodie bag of cat toys when you adopt a cat. They're always very thorough in making sure that not only the cat is the right fit for you, but that also you're the right fit for the cat. They make sure to inform potential adopters about their cats' preferences and tolerances. They're also very helpful and respond back to emails and questions in a timely manner. This organization cares about its cats. They check in with their new adopted families after the initial adoption and encourage the adopted family to keep in contact with any changes or happy pictures and stories because these cats are important to the group. The cats generally stay in happy, healthy foster homes, yet even when they are visiting in adoption centers at the certain stores this group works with, they are always treated as priorities and kept in a safe, clean environment. Everyone associated with this group has been nothing but kind, friendly, real world people who care about their cats. I truly believe in this organization and I'm so glad something this wonderful is going on in my home area that saves the lives of so many wonderful cats who simply need a second chance.

Dear person who wrote the bad review. You obviously have not experienced Alley Cats and Angels. Two of my furry kids are from AC&A - my most loving boy was feral. They share their love, their time, patience and expertise with every cat and make a decision for the greater good. Not all cats can survive couped up after living in the wild. Come on and wake up!!

I have taken in many stray and feral cats during my life.I have trapped them and had them spayed or neutered and given them a forever home. So many people are just heartless and cruel and call the local shelter to pick them up - If they are feral this almost always is a death sentence for them. Thank God for Alley Cats and Angels as well as other groups who will TNR these cats who are making it on their own anyway... Then they will not have anymore kittens. Of course it isn't as good as someone taking them in and taking care of them, but it is much better than taking them to a shelter and them being killed just because they are feral!!! Most people will not take a feral cat because of all the time and patience involved in taming one. Many of these groups have wonderful people who go around each and everyday to take food and water to these cat colonies - They are wonderful people helping so many cats that would other wise be killed at a shelter. So to who ever wrote this bad review, please educate yourself before you write a review that will hurt a wonderful nonprofit group that does so much to help feral kitties!!! I am very thankful for you guys!!!

Alley Cats and Angels is tops!They spayed both of my kitties.Volunteers work tirelessly to keep the feline population happy,healthy and under control.Thank you!!

To "Icare4cats"....ignorance is not always bliss in this case, your 1 star rating could potentially hurt an organization that does more for cats than any other organization in NC probably does. If you chose to educate yourself on TNR and on Alley Cats and Angels work, you would not have posted that comment, as it speaks volumes to your lack of understanding of this organization. If you really "care4cats" maybe educate yourself before you bash an organization that TRULY cares for cats.

Alley Cats and Angels helped me trap and neuter a feral cat in my neighborhood that was living mostly in my back yard. He actually had come in my house and was hiding under the sofa not wanting to come out. A wonderful volunteer helped me trap him and arranged for a veterinarian to neuter him. I picked him up and brought him back to my house where he spent the night in a cage in my bathtub. The next morning I released him in my backyard. His name is now Mittens and he has adopted us. I probably should say that he adopted our dog first. He rubs all over the dog and they go in and out together. I can't say that he is a pet, because he hasn't let us pet him yet, but he comes in to visit, has his own bed and ottoman and eats what I feed him.

Thank you Alley Cats and Angels for making this possible.

What a wonderful and worthwhile organization. TNR has the research to back it up, that it is an effective way to reduce the wild cat population in a humane way.

Alley cats and angels are a caring group of rescue people! I have been in rescue for 28 years and I have been a member of several groups over the years. Alley Cats & Angels go above and beyond any organization I have ever seen in there commitment to saving cats. This would include pulling from high kill shelters, taking in strays, community outreach programs with spay and neuter. They also educate the public about the over population of homeless animals. They relocate cats that are not friendly and considered unadoptable to barns, where they are feed and cared for by land owners. They have a TNR program that helps stop the over population of homeless and unwanted cats throught spay and neuter. Without TNR programs like this you will see many more thousands of unwanted cats PTS across the United States everyday! I personally know that TNR works in saving lives as opposed to feral cats breeding millions every year only to be picked up by animal control and killed in shelters! Thank you Alley Cats & Angels for your continued commitment to saving hundreds of cats every year from death.

I love Alley Cats and Angels.
The ladies who run this organization make certain to do everything that they possibly can to treat every cat in a humane way.
The cats who are friendly enough to be adopted are kept in foster homes, where they receive attention and affection. The kittens who are far to young to survive without their mother are cared for by volunteers who are willing to give up sleep, as well as the time that they could be spending working, socializing, or relaxing. The cats who would not thrive indoors and who are terrified of humans are still provided with proper veterinary care, and then Alley Cats and Angels try to find an adopter with a large area of land that is willing to have cats who will not be friendly with the adopter live on their property.

The volunteers with Alley Cat & Angels truely care for every single kitty that comes across their paths. Extremely knowledgeable. They are always an email or call away for help or advice on all things cats. They giveup quite a bit of their own personal time for these cats well being.

My husband and I have adopted from AC&A as well as have volunteered with them. They are a great organization and do whatever they can in the best interest of the animal to help. For an organization that is completely volunteer based I think they make a huge and positive difference.

The last post was disturbing. This is, by far, one of the best organizations in our area and all of North Carolina who works on the behalf of feral cats. This person obviously does not understand the crisis of ferals in our area, and that there are MILLIONS of them in our state. The concept of building a sanctuary for MILLIONS of feral cats is ludicrous. I suggest this last poster educate him or herself about the REALITY in our area with these animals. TNR affects animals that are BORN IN THE WILD - THAT IS THEIR HOME. Those of us that conduct TNR religiously work on their behalf to keep them out of the hands of animal control and other "shelters" where they are killed. The statistics are staggering in this state alone for the amount of animals that are put to death simply because they are feral.

I work VERY closely with Alley Cats and Angels and I cannot express my gratitude and respect for the work that this organization and volunteers does on behalf of ferals and their offspring enough. The success of TNR greatly hinges on removing kittens from feral colonies and socializing them, so they can be adopted to loving homes. AC&A has the most stringent guidelines for medical care for these kittens as well as other cats and kittens that come into their program and are extremely vigilant in ensuring that these kitties end up in good, loving homes.

The person that posted the 1 rating does NOT understand the crisis we have in our state and the work that Alley Cats & Angels does to improve the lives of these animals and that rating should be REMOVED and not considered. Educated person's opinions are the ones that should grade each non-profit organization - not a person that really, obviously, has no background in TNR. I personally manage 10 feral sites in 2 small towns, Knightdale & Zebulon. These 10 sites are just a drop in the bucket locally. To truly make a judgement on an organization that is making such strides in helping the animals in these colonies you need to really understand the problem. The colonies that I manage and have help from AC&A with kitten management and, at times, medical care, have seen such great improvements in health and well-being. In TNR these cats are not just dumped. They are trapped, neutered or spayed, vaccinated, given ivermectin for parasites, treated for fleas and ticks, given post surgery fluids and antibiotics, when needed. THESE cats are the LUCKY ones that will no longer need to deal with the stress of breeding and disease. Once released, in THEIR HOME COLONY, they are CARED for. Fed daily. Given fresh water. Given medical care, if needed. And I could not do this without the support of Alley Cats and Angels. I care for approx. 100 cats a day - IN THEIR HOMES, WHICH IS THE COLONIES IN WHICH THEY WERE BORN. They are healthy and thriving. And lying in the sun and playing with bugs.

Alley Cats & Angels is one of the few rescues and adoption agencies in our area that helps specifically with ferals. Their efforts have allowed "happily ever after" for the thousands and thousands of lives that their efforts have affected. THIS IS A 5 STAR ORGANIZATION and should not be marred by a person that does not understand.

alley cats and angels are wonderful folks donating their time and energy to help stabilize colonies of feral cats by TNR- trap, neuter, rerelease. They helped us trap a feral who came from a colony down the road. She'd already picked our yard and so we decided to adopt her. but she needed to be trapped and fixed first. She's a wonderful cat, and they helped tremendously as she was very wary and we couldn't ctah her on our own. They also helped to TNR the colony to stop the flow of kittens coming out of it.

I adopted two litter mates from Alley Cats & Angels five years ago. They were rescued in a litter with their mama cat from a high kill shelter and raised in a foster home until I got them. They were healthy, well-socialized and have great personalities. Since adopting these cats I have kept up with the group, made donations when I could and have gotten to know some of the volunteers there. I'm constantly impressed by their dedication to rescuing and caring for "abandoned" cats and kittens, and cats with injuries and medical issues. They really work themselves to death -- I don't know how they do it. They also take a great deal of care in making sure the cats under their charge find good homes with responsible guardians.

They also took in a stray injured kitten I trapped in my yard, provided medical care for him and eventually found him a good home.

I am also very impressed with this group's Barn Cat Relocation program and their dedication to TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) -- which all respectable animal advocates endorse as THE MOST HUMANE way to manage feral cat populations. To suggest anything else regarding TNR is just ignorant. If you have doubts, read this article by an unaffiliated cat group: http://www.alleycat.org/casefortnr

I recommend this group with absolutely no reservations, whether you are looking to adopt a cat or kitten or you are looking for a charity worthy of your donations.

Incredible organization that helped a feral community in my neighborhood. The colony is thriving after being vaccinated and spade/neutered. Without this group these cats would not have had a chance. Wonderful folks an volunteers.

How sad that people are not educated in TNR. This is the only way to make a difference, please keep up the good work Alley Cats and Angels.

I've volunteered with AND adopted cats through Alley Cats and Angels and I can promise you they have the cats' best interest in mind. It's impossible to trap and keep all the cats in the wild, so TNR is the best way to try to curb cats reproducing.

TNR is a cruel. Dumping cats into the wild is not an answer. If you wish to save cats create a Cat Sanctuary that is enclosed so they can be protected from other animals and other animals in the wild can be protected from them and the feces and bacteria in their mouths. Cats kill wildlife. A cat in the "wild" gets fleas , disease and wounds from other animals and other cats. STOP TNR create a real sanctuary if you care!

My husband and I adopted from Alley Cats and Angels in 2012. I was very impressed with the dedication and effort the group had with socializing the cats and kittens that had come into the program. After we adopted Sammie Girl I started volunteering a few times a year when my work schedule allowed. It is a great feeling being part of the most dedicated group of volunteers that are good, kind and thoughtful people. I would highly recommend anyone who is considering adopting a cat to use Alley Cats and Angels.

We adopted the most wonderful cat from Alley Cats and Angels. The AC&A team goes above and beyond to ensure that a cat goes to the perfect home and work very hard to socialize each cat in preparation for their new home. We were very impressed that our cat came FULLY VETTED. That is huge--most organizations just get the animal through the first round of vaccines.

If you are looking to adopt a healthy, socialized cat, Alley Cats and Angels is your go-to organization. They will work with you to find the cat that matches perfectly to your family, and will answer any questions you have to provide you with as much information as possible.

Alley Cats and Angels has been great to work with. I have yet to find a "grumpy cat" umm person. Fostering kittens and cats for them is a nonstop trip of gutbusting humor. Watching the little ones grow, then finding a forever home is wonderful!

My husband and I are fairly new to the area Triangle area & had never heard of Alley Cats and Angels before walking into our local Petsmart one weekend. Although there wasn't an adoption event going-on at the time, I fell in love with one of the kittens behind the glass. I took home a brochure and application to adopt the kitten. Both of us were very impressed with how much time they spent with us making sure that the cat was going to be a good fit for our home environment and that the cat would mesh well with us personality-wise. The volunteer we worked was incredibly knowledgeable, and we could tell how serious they were in making sure the cat would be going to a "forever home." The volunteer also went out of her way on a weekday night to meet my husband so he could pick up our new kitty (since we weren't there during an adoption event). This organization has left such an amazing impression on us that we try to donate food and supplies when we can & will definitely use their services again if we ever want to adopt again. They truly are committed to their animals for life.

Have got 2 kittens from this organization in the past year and have nothing but good things to say about the care and dedication they showed before and after the adoptions.would recommend any one looking for a good organization to get a cat from or to donate to...THIS WOULD BE THE ONE

In 2013 at a Petsmart in Raleigh, I adopted (my first adoption) Peka. The girls working were very sweet and you could tell how much they cared for the animals. I spent time alone with a few cats but Peka was ultimately the cat I wanted. After all the papers, which the lady walked me through and made sure I understood, they even put together the carrying case I got for Peka. & upon asking about getting her nails trimmed (where and how often) the woman taught me how! They called to make sure Peka was still doing okay and their facebook page is super convenient if you have any questions or concerns! It was just a great experience and I would recommend everyone who wants to adopt a kitty to them!

Alley Cats and Angels is the most comprehensive feline rescue group I have ever seen. What they do to truly make a difference in our communities to rescue and facilitate domestic adoptions for kittens, cats, and feline families alone is phenomenal with the sheer volume and successes, but then the full spectrum of feral and barn cat program is truly beyond any you'll ever find. Not only do they personally nurture future loving family members, but even give the no domesticated felines a chance in life tondo what they do best in a mission where they are needed and serve on farms and rural homes. Not only did I adopt two amazing kittens, but they were socialized and nurtured with hands on care, they received the most comprehensive vetting with vaccines , preventive and microchipped. When I consider their value to me, and the impact Alley Cats has in our region, with improving the health and overpopulation and forever home potential of felines...it is truly priceless!

Several years ago, the last of my old barn cats passed. The mice were getting out of control, they would run out and heckle you as you walked down the barn aisle. A friend told me about AC&A's barn cat program. I contacted them and adopted two female siblings, Willomena (Willy) and Dulcinea (Dulcey). They were a bit shy at first, which is why they were chosen for the barn cat program. I followed the prescribed program to acclimate them to their new home and me. In no time, they became friendly, affectionate members of the family, and they really took care of those mice, even though they were well fed (my critters are all going to be well fed) and given plenty of treats. Unfortunately, we lost Dulcey, but Willy is still here, a wonderful girl, and she now has four "brothers" whom I adopted and had neutered as they showed at the barn. The barn cat program is great as it creates safe forever homes for cats who are not quite suited for the lap cat life. As with Willy and Dulcey, they can become loving, affectionate members of the family, and in return, they will take care of any rodent problem even while being well fed.

I learned about Alley Cats & Angels a few years ago when I was looking for volunteer work. Over time I have done some volunteer work, looking forward to doing more in the future. I also fostered and gave a permanent home to three AC&A sweethearts.
AC&A volunteers are so devoted to their work, and they love each and every cat/kitten as if it was their own. Each cat comes well loved and easily transitioned to it's new home thanks to all of the people who care for them throughout the process.
I am always amazed to hear about new projects and fundraisers that AC&A volunteers are involved in t keep the program viable, as many volunteers have full time jobs and other life responsibilities that they juggle.
Additionally they have other wonderful programs including a barn cat relocation program, medical fund, and low cost spay days for the community. And no cat has been turned away due to illness or been refused medical care because of finances.

The grey and white tuxedo cat had a problem. A severe grain allergy had sent him back to his foster home, but when we saw him at our local pet store's rescue center we knew he was perfect for our wheat free household. The adoption coordinator checked our references, checked the house and bent over backward to make certain Danny had found a forever home. A great group of volunteers who make the effort to place an animal with the right families.

I LOVE Alley Cats and Angels! I adopted two kitties from them a few years ago and was really impressed by their knowledge, professionalism, and genuine love that they have for the kitties they save. When I was looking to adopt another kitty last month, it wasn't even a question in my mind that I would adopt from Alley Cats and Angels again. The foster moms worked with me to figure out which kitty would be the purrfect match for my 13 year old cat. I live in Charlotte and it is well worth the three hour drive to Raleigh to adopt a kitty from an organization I can trust. Thank you Alley Cats and Angels!

We have adopted three cats from Alley Cats and Angels. In addition, they have helped us TNR a cat colony in our neighborhood. They carefully assess the cats' personalities and socialize them appropriately. The volunteers I have worked with are dedicated, caring, and helpful. They do a great job educating the public about TNR and other policies affecting cats.

I had the most pleasurable experience adopting my cat. They did a thorough background check which showed me they really care about the cats going to good homes. I was also impressed that you could "return " the cat to them for any reason. Not that I would ever do that to my baby. They had set up at PetSmart and let me play with the cat and others. I fell in love with her a few days before when I went to visit her. She was very healthy and had all her shots plus she had been spade. Bonus! They gave me a little pack of toys and PetSmart gave me coupons to get her started. They also gave me tips on how to care for her.
It just happened that the fees had already been paid for. I still gave them my money and I must say it was well worth it!!! I love my baby ( aka Quarter Pounder) now known as Kitten/Dusty. Even tough I inherited the two other cats that I sat for , I still look on Alley Cats and angels website at other cats...just in case :)

As I was planning to relocate to Raleigh after an overseas assignment, I began looking into adopting a cat. I spent a lot of time online, looking at available cats and kittens, reading reviews, and getting a feel for the rescue community in the area. Although there were many organizations, I was especially impressed by the TNR philosophy of AC&A, and their dedication to helping feral colonies. Once we had our feet planted on the ground, we decided to "just look" at some cats. Needless to say, we fell in love, and within a couple of days had our newest family members; 2 of them! Tia went out of her way to allow us to take them home before the weekend adoption event. They helped us care for them when we had to head north to take care of some business, and hadn't yet established a relationship with anyone else in the area. Their dedication inspired my son and I to volunteer, mostly with cleaning and loving kitties at Petsmart. That's how we ended up with out 3rd kitty, who melted our hearts one evening just a little extra! Everyone I have met through AC&A has been fantastic, and I can't say enough about the dedication of every individual in this organization. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a cat or kitten.

I adopted our cats just over a year ago from Alley Cats and Angels. The cats they foster are so well adapted and prepared for adoption. Their foster "families" take such loving care of these cats, adopters are verified to ensure the right fit all around. I would not adopt cats from ANY other organization.

We fostered-to-adopt a kitten with and were so impressed with the professionalism and commitment and love-for-cats of Alley Cats and Angels! Thanks for existing!

Alley Cats and Angels does an amazing job preparing their cats to enter a new home. They are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and litter box trained. They helped us make an addition to our family with "Mushroom" in November and I can't imagine our family without him.

Alley Cats and Angels helped my family pick the perfect cat for us. It was obvious that they care where these animals are going and who they are going with. They made sure we understood what we were committing to. We now have a wonderful four legged family member that none of us could imagine being without. When I've needed to speak with someone from Alley Cats and Angels, they are always ready to help.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this rescue. A little over 2 years ago, I began casually searching for an organization to give some of my free time to on nights and weekends. Since then, Alley Cats and Angels has become a big part of my life. The volunteers are selfless and incredibly passionate about helping cats and kittens in need. Our medical care is unrivaled among other rescues in the area.
Between opening up homes for fostering, scheduling and running adoption events, sitting overnight in cars doing TNR on feral colonies, tirelessly fundraising and marketing our rescue, and the constant behind-the-scenes efforts that go into this rescue, our volunteers are superheroes.

Alley Cats and Angels is one of a kind.

I have been volunteering for Alley Cats & Angels for a few years now. I work with the spay/neuter voucher program. People who receive our subsidized vouchers are so very thankful we have this program. We have spayed/neutered cats for free for people that would otherwise would not have been able to get it done. This helps the cats and the community!

I love this organization! They were extremely caring and courteous in helping me and my husband find our perfect match! They take such great care of their cats and you can really tell that each and every volunteer loves the animals too! We were matched with a sweet, loving little girl who has done nothing but bring joy into our lives! I also love the fact that each cat comes from a foster home so they are use to humans and daily human interaction! I would recommend them to any and everyone looking to add a new addition to their family!

This organization goes above and beyond for all the cats & kittens that are rescued. ! Alley cats and Angels have some of the most dedicated people taking care of them until placed in their forever homes.
The barncat program is top notch for the ferals that need homes.

Alley Cats and Angels cares so much for the cats they take in, from medical care to finding a forever home or rehoming. I know if I have a question or a problem staff will walk me through it.

A very well run, organized, and caring rescue. The best!

Thanks to Alley Cats and Angels, our family loves and cares for Beeker, our polydactyl orange tabby. We were looking for a kitten that would be comfortable and hold his own around dogs. We couldn't have asked for a better kitten. Beeker's best friends in his Alley Cats and Angels home were the caregiver's four dogs. So our Jack Russell has been a playmate and friendly rival to Beeker. Alley Cats and Angels is a well-run organization with selfless mission of placing cats and kittens in forever homes. The people are dedicated to the health and well-being of the cats and kittens in their care. They love each one as if it were their own. Many times the volunteer caregivers have stayed up all night with sick and injured animals. Making many trips to the vet to be sure the cats in their care get the best care possible. The caregivers provide socialization, play, and lots of love to the cats and kittens waiting for forever homes.

This is an amazing organization run by passionately driven people who have found many forever homes for scores of cats and kittens. These tireless individuals, many of who do this on top of full time jobs, really love cats and it shows in the photos of happy adopters week after week.

It is hard to quantify all the wonderful blessings this organization facilitates 7x24 – 365. The volunteers are angels - selflessly giving their time and love to feral and unloved, unwanted kittens and cats. They Trap, Neuter and Release, they foster babies found in all sorts of tough and scary situations. They nurture and in some cases nurse them to health, getting them the needed and very expensive medical treatments they require. They run adoption events nearly every day of every weekend. They use their collective skills to fund raise, advertise, blog, photograph, administer medicine and give every cat all the love they could ever want while in their care and find loving caring, safe homes and situations.
We lost our beloved cat Punkin-Head after 21 years and we were a little unsure about getting a new cat. Then I saw our babies’ pictures on the Alley Cats and Angels - Kitten Alley site and that was it. We were smitten for these kittens and adopted Peaches and Smudge almost 2 years ago. Jill Walters helped us every step of the way and continues to be a support for questions and issues. I truly believe she is an angel that brought the blessings of sweet, fluffy/furry, love -kitty’s into our life. Thank you Alley Cats and Angels for all you do for the kitty’s and all you have done for us.

When I heard about the great lengths this organization goes to in saving cats & kittens from severe situations, often in the nick of time, I knew that it was where I should seek a pet when it was time for our family to adopt. The tireless volunteers take great care in treating and rehabilitating many cats who have been neglected, and they place cats in homes only after thorough background checks, to be sure the cats will not end up back in bad situations. They care about the well-being of every single cat and keep track of them, even over time in their forever homes. Everyone who comes in our home comments that our cat is the most friendly cat they've ever met. We adopted two sisters. The other is a runt, who is gentle and shy but as healthy, sweet, and fun. I credit the foster care for cats with such wonderful personalities because of the sincere compassion they show these babies when they are rescued. I am so grateful to them for my perfect pets.

I adopted three kittens from Alley Cats in August 2012. Unfortunately, after two months one of our kittens passed away from Feline infectious peritonitis (which you can't vaccinate for.) They were great about responding immediately and provided great comfort. We decided to adopt another kitten from the same litter and one year later all our cats are happy and healthy. However, I decided that I wanted to do more and started fostering kittens with Alley Cats. It has been a great experience! The medical coordinator is great and everyone volunteers so much of their time and energy to help these cats. A truly wonderful rescue!

Amazing organization for the betterment of feral cats in the Raleigh area!

I've been fostering kittens for Alley Cats and Angels for about a year and a half. Over that time, I've witnessed first-hand, on multiple occasions, the amazing, inspiring commitment that the rescue has for its charges. AC&A's directors and volunteers all share an uncompromising dedication for providing the highest possible quality of care at all times, even beyond adoption. They maintain a no-questions-asked, open-door return policy for any of the cats sheltered and adopted out through their organization, to ensure that their cats are never neglected or abandoned. They volunteer their weekends to run adoption events from local Petsmarts, or coordinate occasional fundraisers. They work with the community to encourage and facilitate trap-neuter-release (TNR) management of feral colonies, and to provide subsidized spay/neuter assistance for low-income families. Individually and collectively, Alley Cats and Angels volunteers are well known role models in the Research Triangle community, demonstrating and evangelizing the compassionate treatment for stray and feral cat population, and influential advocates for responsible pet ownership. I've questioned my own ability to balance my work and life with fostering, but I've never questioned my involvement with Alley Cats and Angels.

I've been involved with Alley Cats and Angels is multiple ways including adopting two female felines from their wonderful organization. All the volunteers at Alley Cats and Angels are compassionate, loving and supportive of each other which makes the adoption process with them a joyous one. My babies Persephone and Saltine are both happy and healthy in their forever home with us. None of it would have been possible without this fantastic organization.

This organization has a devoted group of volunteers that spends many hours on their mission of finding "forever homes" for abandoned cats. I have observed the excellent care they give to the animals that they are rescuing.

A little more than two years ago, we adopted two sibling kittens from Alley Cats & Angels because we were so impressed with multi-layered approach to controlling the feral cat population through (1) socialization of kittens/friendly adult cats, (2) TNR, and (3) a program to rehome ferals in dangerous situations to safe barn/garden homes. Shortly thereafter having fallen completely in love with our new four-legged family members (who Alley Cats & Angels volunteers helped match behaviorally to our busy home), we decided to start fostering and volunteering with the group. Now, having seen firsthand the devotion and commitment of the organization to provide EXCELLENT healthcare to each and every cat and kitten, even those to which other rescues have turned a blind eye because of their medical needs, we are even more proud to be associated with this amazing organization. We have fostered everything from days-old kittens who had to be bottle fed every two hours to semi-ferals that just needed some socialization to become wonderful indoor family cats to kittens who had to have a limb or an eye removed in order to improve their quality of life and/or prevent the spread of an otherwise deadly infection. In each and every instance, Alley Cats & Angels has gone the extra mile to insure that each was given top-notch specialized healthcare when needed. Once fully-vetted (including vaccinating for feline leukemia, a critical vaccine that most rescues forego due to its cost), Alley Cats & Angels volunteers have found PERFECT adoptive homes for all of our fosters, often turning away potential adopters because either the home environment didn't match the personality/temperament of the cat (and thereby increasing the likelihood of the cat being returned) or because the potential owner wasn't willing to agree to not declaw the cat and/or not allow the cat to go outside. Knowing that Alley Cats & Angels doesn't just work to find just ANY home for our fosters but works tirelessly to find the BEST homes for them makes the fostering experience even more worthwhile for us. As if that wasn't enough, however, Alley Cats & Angels also makes a lifetime commitment to each cat in its program (part of the adoption contract signed by each adopter states that if the adopter has to give up the cat at any point in the cat's life that they return it to Alley Cats & Angels). I know of no rescue group that is more committed to the animals in its program -- at all stages of each cat's life. This is a remarkable organization run by a devoted, incredibly hard-working group of volunteers, and they are blessing in our community!

I've been volunteering regularly with AC&A since January 2013, and I am so proud of the work that we do. Our organization is small, but the difference that we make is huge. I couldn't ask for a better group of people to work with. Everyone is professional and friendly, and it's clear that we're all working towards the same goal. We don't just "sell cats." We take in the cats that no one wants, and we educate people about what we do.

I work at a large prison and we have feral cats, a Coworker
and I wanted to take care of these cats. She told me about
this rescue. We found some kittens back in June Alley cat volunteers came
that day and rescued the kittens. They also trapped several adult cats
and spayed and neutered them. I volunteered to foster some of the kittens.
Alley cat and Angels were great and do so much to help cats in this area.

I started out as an adopter several years ago and was so impressed with the quality of the work that this organization does in the community that I became a volunteer. Alley Cats and Angels only adopts out fully vetted cats and kittens - and the health of their animals is so important that they provide a 21 day health guarantee with each cat and kitten adopted. Every cat and kitten is raised in multiple foster homes - resulting in some of the most well adjusted and best socialized cats and kittens in the area. Additionally, as an entirely volunteer run non-profit they also help feral cats in the community with their TNR (Trap Neuter Return) program, provide a low-cost spay neuter program (available to anyone, regardless of income) and a Barn Cat Program to provide safe barn and garden homes to feral and other cats that need outdoor homes (and natural pest control). This is a great organization that helps ALL needy cats and kittens in the community.

I am a board member of Alley Cats and Angels and I am so proud of the work that we do. As an all-volunteer organization, the number of cats we help each year through adoption, TNR, barn/garden home placement, and low-cost or free spay/neuter is astonishing.

We started with three volunteers and in our first year, we rescued 28 cats. That number has greatly increased. In 2012, we took in 329 cats (adoption program and barn/garden cat program) and sponsored and subsidized the spay/neuter of approximately 300 cats. The number of cats we rescued has increased ten-fold from our first year, but we are still a 100% volunteer-based, foster-home based rescue.