Alley Cat Angels

From as far back as I can remember, I’ve had a deep love for cats and felt a calling to rescue those who crossed my path. When I was just two years old, my family moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire, where my grandmother—who raised me after my biological mother passed—decorated my room with all the things I loved, including two pictures of cats. One picture, of a sad, injured gray tabby, resonated with me so deeply that I couldn’t bear to look at it, and I threw it out.

Even then, I felt a strong connection to animals in need.

In our new neighborhood, I spent time with Elsie, a kind woman who lived nearby and had a cat named Morris. When Elsie became ill and had to move away, her family left Morris behind. Seeing him alone and outside, I started feeding him, and eventually, he became my first rescued cat. Morris lived with us for many years, and his memory stays close to my heart. 

After we moved to New Jersey, my love for rescuing cats continued. I adopted a shelter cat named Frisky, and when she had kittens, I kept one, naming him Morris—just like my first rescue.

Over the years, as I moved into my own apartment and later to New York City for school, I continued rescuing stray cats. From Morris III to Kramer, and eventually to the stray cats in the alley behind my grandmother’s house, my journey of rescuing and caring for cats never stopped. My grandmother, a constant support, took care of many of the cats when I couldn’t, earning the nickname "Alley Cat Angel" for her devotion. 

Together, we created a safe space for countless cats, providing them with love, food, and the care they deserved.

Today, as a 501(c)(3) charity, our mission continues. If you’d like to support our rescue efforts, you can make a donation here. Every contribution helps us provide food, medical care, and shelter for cats in need. Thank you for helping us give these animals the second chance they deserve.