Community cats need you now! A generous donor is matching all donations for community cats, up to $20,000, now through July 15, 2026!

Your $9 to help local cats will become $18 and can provide TWICE as many:

• • ️Nutritious meals
  • Life-saving vaccines and medication
  • Toys and scratch pads that help cats engage and play

ARL is the only large animal welfare org in MA with a dedicated agent working with community cats and kittens.

But, with no government funding for this important work, cats must rely on financial support from people like you to get the care they need, when they need it most, 365 days a year.

Why Your Support Matters

Community cats and kittens are feral, stray, and abandoned cats who live outdoors in the harsh elements. It is estimated over 700,00 cats roam free in Massachusetts with 70,000 in Boston alone.

Without proper shelter and care, community cats are at serious risk of illness and injury. Extreme weather, like what we see in the summer and winter months, can be devasting for these vulnerable animals.

With your help, we can assess colonies and develop TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) plans for each cat. TNR is one of the most humane and effective ways to stop the cycle of homelessness among cats. Spay and neuter surgeries are low-risk and proven to improve the safety and health of these cats as well as the community as a whole. The plan also includes vaccines, and whether each cat will be returned to the colony, returned to their owner if microchipped, or admitted to an ARL shelter to be put up for adoption if they are friendly.

Meow-o-meter: Tracking Impact

Thanks to the generosity of cat lovers, the following progress has been made possible:

208 TNR’s in 2025
1,138 TNR’s in the last five years

697 Adoptions in 2025
3,115 adoptions in the last five years

Community Cat Adoptions 2021-2025