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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).
Murphy is so proud and thankful for his recent surgery that he can’t stop showing off his fresh dental work! ![]()
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He got a two-in-one and was treated to a dental procedure and bilateral entropion surgery. His foster mom reports that he is feeling so much better and has starting purring for the first time! ![]()
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Swipe to see Murphy when we first met him. ![]()
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Your generous support helps cats like Murphy get the care they deserve!
Recently, we asked our volunteer network to share their thoughts about their volunteer roles and why they do what they do. These are their stories ❤️![]()
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From Volunteer Alice: ![]()
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“Taming a cat who has never known human hands is a long and challenging journey, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences there is.![]()
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Bea used to bristle with fear whenever I came near her. She kept her distance, guarded and untouchable. But little by little, she began to soften. ![]()
One day I realized she was everywhere my eyes could reach in the house, quietly choosing to be near me.![]()
She climbed onto my bed while I slept.![]()
She sat comfortably behind my chair while I ate, simply watching me.![]()
And when I saw her sleeping deeply, completely letting down her guard, I felt my own heart finally rest too.![]()
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The time spent beside them, doing nothing but quietly sharing space and understanding, is never wasted time.![]()
Those moments are not “nothing.”![]()
They are the most precious minutes and seconds we can give.![]()
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Fostering is exactly that kind of meaningful work.![]()
It is choosing patience over speed, presence over control, and love over convenience.![]()
It’s believing that even the quietest moments, even the smallest progress, can change a life.![]()
Fostering isn’t just about saving cats.![]()
It’s about sharing space, time, and trust until fear turns into comfort, and loneliness turns into belonging.![]()
Fostering is a beautiful, valuable act of love.” ![]()
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Want to get involved? Visit our link in bio to learn more about volunteering!
Are ear-tipped cats always feral?? ![]()
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The answer is ….NOPE! ![]()
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Ear tips are the universal signal that a cat has been spayed or neutered. This helps community members & rescue groups know that the cat doesn’t need a trip back to the surgery suite! ![]()
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There are a variety of reasons that a friendly, adoptable cat may have an ear tip: clinic protocols, misjudged demeanor when trapped, or perhaps the cat WAS feral at one point but was able to be socialized over time and is now ready for the indoor life. Whatever the reason, these charmers come with a story to share and a lot of love to give ❤️ ![]()
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If you have an eartipped cat that you love, please share your photos and tag us!
Reign has declared herself the reigning champion of Tongue Out Tuesday, and we don’t disagree 😛
The teeniest, tiniest, newest additions to ACP just dropping in to say THANK MEW to our amazing partners at @allthebestpetcare Capitol Hill for their generous donation! ❤️❤️❤️![]()
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Because of donations like this, we are able to funnel resources to our most vulnerable charges- kitten food isn’t cheap! Luckily, this crew didn’t have to worry about where their next meal would come from and are on their way to growing big & strong. ![]()
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You can continue to donate supplies at the Madison Valley, 23rd Ave E, and E Denny ATB locations! 😋
It’s not always glamorous, but it’s always full of heart.![]()
Here are some tiny moments that show what trapping for cats is really like. #alleycatproject #tnr #tnrsaveslives #tnrworks #spayandneuter #communitycats #feralcat #kittens #volunteer #catrescue #seattle