Alley Cat Rescue

We have all had things we didn’t want to do in life. This was one of the most difficult things I had to do which was give up my cat, Emery.
She had been everywhere with me. I adopted her in Memphis where she was the last of the litter to go. We moved to Saint Louis, then settled here in DC metro with her adopted sister Loxli. She was the sweetest cat with an affectionate demeanor. She squeaked when she was happy or chirped when she saw a bird out the window. She loved sitting on her perch watching the outside activities.
The downside to Emery was after literally thousands of dollars of ruined apartment carpets, vet visits, even a few cat whispers — I couldn’t get her to stop urinating in the floor. I never could figure out what her deal was. After much consideration; I decided to give her up to Alley Cat Rescue.
I had called several places around town. I contacted animals shelters, and I tried to find a no — kill cat rescue or sanctuary my baby could go to with hopes she could find a second chance. Maybe the change of environment would help is all I thought I could do. I was out of money to support her bad habit, and after getting married; I wasn’t going to subject my spouse to it. I was out of options.
I finally got in contact with Alley Cat Rescue where I spoke to Denise. Denise is an employee at ACR. I explained my desperate situation and felt I was in a corner with no hope. If this didn’t work out; my fear was I was going to have to put her to sleep. Denise had initially told me they were at capacity. That’s understandable since they rescue so many and try to adopt as many as they can. Denise told me she could call the owner of ACR, and see if there was a way to get her in. Thank God they would take Emery.
Over the course of six months, Denise has kept me in the loop of how my dear Emery was doing. There were many times I was close to going back to get her because I missed her so much. Denise did offer me that option if I so chose to take it. I didn’t though. I had to keep it together and accept the decision I made.
Over time, Emery’s habit diminished. They worked with her. Emery eventually became the office cat. Initially deemed unadoptable, as time progressed so did Emery. She became adoptable. She had adapted well to her new environment without any more accidents.
As of tonight, I spoke to Denise to learn my dear Emmy has been adopted to a forever home. They kept the faith and they made it happen. My fat, happy baby is now enjoying a DC lifestyle with a 13 year old Beagle whom she snuggles with and a wonderful woman who took a chance on her.
Alley Cat Rescue is a godsend. They take even the most desperate cases in hopes of giving cats a second chance at life and new homes. I’m very fortunate to have found them and Denise.
No one ever wants to give up a pet, but circumstances come up that we can’t always control. I’m happy they are here to do what they can for cats.
As for me, I’ll be volunteering with them soon to show my graditude and plus it’s simply a wonderful cause.

We have two cats from Alley Cat Rescue. They go above and beyond for the animals and stand by their commitment to keep animals alive. We have two adorable cats from them and would adopt and adopt again — if we could.

great organization, i adopted two beautiful cats from them thru pet smart on cherry hill rd in silver spring. They are helpful with information /​help on stray cat issues and the vet they work with is reasonably priced. a big 5 paws rating for them!

I love Alley Cat Rescue. I adopted my 3 cats from them. I love the fact that they are a no kill shelter. I sometimes foster for them and get sooooo much joy out of their cats and kittens; knowing that they are getting a second chance. So if you are in need of a feline companion, your neighborhood cat rescue should be your first stop.
PS. Since they are a non profit organization they need donations… Give them a call and show some support (Every penny counts!)