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Alley Cat Project’s primary mission is to reduce the population of stray cats in Seattle through trap, neuter, and return of feral cats. We spay and neuter feral adult cats, and we foster, socialize and adopt out kittens as well as adult cats who have socialization potential. ACP is 100% volunteer run and foster based, and does not have a physical shelter.
What We Do
Here are some things we do to help Seattle’s feral, stray and abandoned cats:
- Trap, Neuter (or spay), and Return (TNR) feral cats to their colonies. TNR is a humane solution to the problem of unowned free roaming cats.
- Foster friendly cats who were lost or abandoned so that they can be redeemed by an owner or adopted to a new family.
- Socialize semi-friendly kittens and cats so they can be adopted as pets.
- Provide basic medical care, nutritious food, and safe and sanitary conditions to all cats after alteration.
- Alter cats through the services of Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project (FCSNP).
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Alley Cat Project
Alley Cat Project is a non profit organization run by volunteers working to reduce the cat population through humane solutions such as trap, neuter, return (TNR).
Our December stats are in, and they are a testament to the power of our Seattle community. ![]()
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We welcomed 21 new cats into the ACP family, bringing our yearly total to a staggering 970 cats helped in 2025. We currently have 316 cats being loved and cared for in foster homes. We are so proud of the 70 cats who were adopted this month. Swipe to see some of our graduates who started their new lives in December.![]()
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Thank you for supporting our mission all year long. Let’s do it again in 2026!
Team Edward or Team Jacob?![]()
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It’s #TongueOutTuesday, and these two have officially put the rivalry on ice. Edward and Jacob are showing off their best "mleps" to remind you that life is better with a foster cat (or two) in your home!![]()
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You don’t need supernatural powers to be a hero, just a spare room and a big heart for cats in need. We provide all the supplies; you just provide the love and a safe place to land.![]()
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Which team are you on? Let us know in the comments! ![]()
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Ready to join the pack? Apply to foster at alleycatproject.org/volunteer/
A heartfelt thanks to the Mud Bay Broadway and Roosevelt locations for supplying donations from their Giving Tree! Donated food, toys, treats and litter are essential to our foster program, and we couldn't do it without all of you.![]()
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There's still a little time before the holidays are over, so stop by @mudbay at either Broadway or Roosevelt if you'd like to give a last minute gift!
November by the numbers!![]()
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83 new cats welcomed, 78 placed into foster, 373 cats supported by 128 foster parents, and 56 adoptions.![]()
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Behind every number is a life changed and a community that makes it happen. Thank you to our fosters, adopters, volunteers, and supporters for showing up for cats every single day.
Every Friday, we celebrate the "Return" part of TNR. Watching a cat go from quiet anticipation to an absolute rockstar sprint is exactly why we do what we do. Healthy, ear tipped and ready to rock! ![]()
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For many community cats, "home" is the great outdoors. Our goal is to ensure they stay healthy, happy and safe in the colonies they call home. Today, we are celebrating another successful return.
Closing out our 2026 ACP Calendar – Queens Edition series with Etta!![]()
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Etta was found malnourished and hiding under a blueberry bramble in South Seattle, caring for five newborn kittens while still a kitten herself. All of her babies grew strong and found homes, and Etta has since been adopted too.![]()
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Now about a year old, Etta is rediscovering life as a carefree cat. She greets everyone with soft trills and purrs easily! She loves chin and head scratches, wand toys, and her favorite shrimp burrito toy that was gifted by the kind person who found her. Calm, gentle, and deeply affectionate, Etta is everything a Queen should be.![]()
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With that, we come to the end of our Queens Edition Calendar introductions! ![]()
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If you haven’t grabbed your own cop or want one as a gift for a loved on, get it here: alleycatproject.bigcartel.com/product/2026-alley-cat-project-calendar-queens-edition.![]()
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