BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies
will celebrate the international premiere of Global Cat Day on
Oct. 16, 2017, as a day for people
around the world to stand up for policies that protect all cats in
their communities. Participants are signing a pledge on
GlobalCatDay.org to support advocacy efforts for all cats,
including the cats who call the outdoors their home.
With the campaign already racing toward a goal of 100,000 people
taking the pledge by year's end, Alley Cat Allies president and
founder Becky Robinson explained
that the lasting impact of Global Cat Day will be a powerful
message about protecting cats who live outside.
"Too often, local policies lead to cats being taken from the
only home they've ever known – the outdoors," Robinson said.
"Community cats are no different from raccoons, otters or deer in
that they are self-reliant animals who are totally comfortable
outside with no need for human companionship. Global Cat Day is a
turning point in helping more people to understand these essential
facts about the cats living outside in their communities."
GlobalCatDay.org includes short videos explaining the nature of
community cats, plus the Global Cat Day pledge:
"I pledge to be an ally to cats, including those who call the
outdoors their home. I will advocate for compassionate policies
that protect every cat in my community."
Global Cat Day has evolved from National Feral Cat
Day®, which Alley Cat Allies created on its
10th anniversary in 2001 to raise awareness about
community cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and recognize the
millions of compassionate Americans who care for them. Because
compassion knows no borders, international participation in
National Feral Cat Day grew each year, reaching at least 20
countries with last year's edition. That mark has already been
eclipsed this year, with engagement for the inaugural Global Cat
Day coming from more than 40 countries, from Australia to the United Kingdom, Belgium to Brazil, Saudi
Arabia to South Africa and
many more.
"It's very exciting that interest in advocating for outdoor cats
is coming from so many corners of the globe, because it's more
evidence that this is now truly an international movement,"
Robinson added.
Follow all the excitement for Global Cat Day on social media
with the #GlobalCatDay hashtag.
About Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies, headquartered in Bethesda, Md., is the global engine of change
for cats. We protect and improve cats' lives through our
innovative, cutting-edge programs. We are seen around the world as
a champion for the humane treatment of all cats. Founded in 1990,
today Alley Cat Allies has more than 650,000 supporters and helps
tens of thousands of individuals, communities and organizations
save and improve the lives of millions of cats and kittens
worldwide. Its website is www.alleycat.org, and Alley Cat Allies is
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube.
View original content with
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-cat-day-is-october-16-300535803.html
SOURCE Alley Cat Allies