SAN
JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 15,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies, the leader of
the global movement to protect cats and kittens, held another
protest in San Juan, Puerto Rico,
on February 15 to continue its
worldwide call to stop the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) from
removing and killing the community cats who live on the famous
Paseo del Morro.
Alley Cat Allies Continues Worldwide
Protest to stop U.S. National Park Service from Killing cats in
Puerto Rico.
"With a ruling expected soon on Alley Cat Allies' historic
lawsuit to stop the NPS from killing San
Juan's cats, we're calling for an even louder public
outcry," said Charlene Pedrolie,
president and chief operating officer of Alley Cat Allies. "Our
protests in San Juan prove that
Puerto Ricans strongly condemn the removal of their community's
cats, and so do compassionate people worldwide. Now, we are taking
our fight even further."
The protest took place at the Plaza de la Catedral in
San Juan starting at 9:00 a.m. AST. People around the world are urged
to join in by posting messages of support for the Paseo del Morro
cats on social media with #SaveSanJuanCats and by sharing Alley Cat
Allies' posts and information to raise awareness about the NPS's
cruel plan.
Alley Cat Allies filed a federal lawsuit in March of 2024 to
challenge and end the NPS's plan to eradicate cats living outdoors
on the Paseo del Morro, a popular trail and tourist destination
that is part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Now, online
and on the ground in Puerto Rico,
Alley Cat Allies is mobilizing people around the world to speak out
in support of the cats' right to live and against the NPS's deadly
action.
Additionally, Alley Cat Allies is providing food and veterinary
care to the cats on the Paseo del Morro.
Anyone who wants to join the worldwide protest to protect
Puerto Rico's cats can learn how
to take action at alleycat.org/PuertoRico.
Alley Cat Allies urges all who value the lives of these cats to
be part of its critical fight against cruelty and injustice.
About Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies believes every cat deserves to live out his or
her life to the fullest.
Founded in 1990, Alley Cat Allies is the leading advocacy
organization for cats with a mission to transform and develop
communities to protect and improve the lives of all cats and
kittens. Together with our over 1.5 million supporters, we work
toward a world where cats are valued and every community has humane
and effective programs and policies to defend them.
Through our fearless advocacy, humane care, education and
outreach, and law and policy activism, we equip and mobilize
citizens, advocates, grassroots groups, shelters, veterinary
professionals, and elected officials across the United States and around the world to
improve their communities for cats through nonlethal,
evidence-based approaches.
Our website is www.alleycat.org and we are active
on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Charlene Pedrolie is the President and Chief
Operating Officer of Alley Cat Allies.
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