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.
"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.
SOURCE Alley Cat Allies
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