Two uncontrolled breeding cats.... Please spay or neuter your pet.

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Who Are We?
Charles River Alleycats (CRA) is dedicated to promoting and reducing the number of homeless and feral cats in the greater Boston Area through non-lethal means, by using programs such as trap-neuter-return (TNR). In this way feral cats will be sterilized and returned to their outdoor homes, where caregivers provide ongoing shelter, food and supervision. Adoptable cats that have become lost or abandoned will be placed into homes whenever possible. In cases where CRA can, it will facilitate low cost spay/neuter services to those who are unable to afford this for their pets.

News
Happy Tails: Becky and Ralph - A Perfect Match
Pretty little Becky came to Charles River Alleycats in early February 2008. This sweet young girl was in need of a home. And not just any home would do. Becky tested FIV+, which can negatively impact a kitty’s adoption chances. She was posted on Petfinder and Craigslist, with the hope that someone who is not afraid of her FIV+ status would come along. FIV+ cats can have healthy, normal lives with proper care and indoor only lifestyle.
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Seven Easy Ways you can Help Charles River Alleycats:

1. Use iGive.com before you buy on line. If you are an online shopper, consider linking to your vendor through iGive.com. This is a great way to donate without spending ANYTHING MORE than your purchase!
2. Use Goodsearch.com when doing on-line searches. Every time you use GoodSearch, money is generated for Charles River Alleycats. GoodSearch donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities selected by its users.
3. Send in your Shaws receipts. Shaw's gives CRA a donation for grocery receipts we submit.
4. Does your employer provide matching funds when you donate? CRA was able to double donations from some supporters who work at companies that match.
5. If your employer doesn't provide matching funds, perhaps they will donate in recognition of employee community service, such as donating time to CRA.
6. Forever stamps.....one sheet is $8.20 and when postage goes up in May of this year we can still use them.
7. Place a can at your local small business? Last year we collected $422 from just a couple of cans in Cambridge.

Professional Photographer Gives Homeless Kitties a Boost
Lisa Tang Liu, principal, Pigmentia Photography, has donated her time and talent to showcase homeless cats and kittens in her beautiful photos. Click here to see the fabulous pictures.

Massachusetts Animal Friendly License Plate Now Available!
The Massachusetts Animal Friendly License Plate has been introduced to help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation. When you purchase a Massachusetts Animal Friendly license plate, you will be telling your community that you care about animals! By purchasing this license plate, you will be contributing to a statewide program that will directly benefit Massachusetts animals. Click on the license plate to learn more!