😺  "Some of My Best Friends are Cats"  😺

"Seeing these cats out in the freezing cold is heartbreaking. Please donate and help."

😺 - Doug Hines, Self-Appointed Cat Aficionado & Advocate for the Abbey Lane Cats 😺
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Hagerstown, Maryland


Help Us Help The Cats!

They are litter-ally counting on you!
Based on the actual kitties at the Abbey Lane Cat Colony
Orangy, Chatty Cat, Blackie, Spot, Tabby Tab, Fuzzy, Thomas, Stripes, Imogene

AbbeyLaneCats.org is devoted to the care and well-being of a colony of feral and stray kitties in Hagerstown, Maryland.

The work is entirely volunteer-driven, providing fresh food and clean water twice daily, essential supplies, shelters, feeding stations, and arranging for essential veterinary care.

We totally rely on your generosity for cat food and funding donations. Funding is as essential as cat food in that it helps toward the high cost of veterinary care.

By donating, you become an active partner, ensuring these cats receive the compassion, nutrition, and medical attention they so desperately need. Rest assured, 100% of your donation goes to the cats — whether it’s a case of food, or help with an emergency surgery. That's a promise.

Discover how you can make a positive difference through supporting AbbeyLaneCats.org. Together we can give each and every cat in our colony a healthier, happier life, and give them the love and care they deserve.

AbbeyLaneCats.org is Supported By These Fine Cat-Caring Organizations

CCP
NeighborhoodCats
Cat Behavior Help
CatBehaviorSolutions
These images are placeholders until I can get pics of the actual colony cats when the weather improves.

WE'VE BEEN FEATURED IN 'COMMUNITY CATS CENTRAL' NEWS!!

In my opinion, 'Community Cats Central' is the Premier Internet Cat Website. "Community Cats Central has been a catalyst for positive change, connecting and empowering individuals and organizations dedicated to the welfare of community cats. Through on-air stories, online workshops, and behind-the-scenes collaborations, we’ve built a thriving network that’s driving real-world impact — from neighborhood TNR efforts to national education and advocacy." Visit our website at: https://communitycatscentral.com/
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Meet Doug, the Colony Cat Father of Abbey Lane's Eight Cats
When Larry passed away suddenly last August, he left behind a small community cat colony he had quietly tended for years. The morning after Larry's death, his friend Doug stepped up and offered to take over — and in doing so, became what he calls a "Colony Cat Father."

Six months in, Doug has made over 850 trips to the colony, delivering meals, collecting dishes, and washing up for the next feeding. When his car broke down, he bought a wagon and kept going, pulling it through winter temperatures and whatever weather came his way.
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The Cat Colony on Abbey Lane
Today, eight cats call the Abbey Lane colony home, and Doug knows each one. There's Chatty-Cat, a colony favorite who follows Doug and his wagon almost every evening on the walk back. "Each has his or her own personality," Doug says. "All are special."

None of it would be possible without the neighbors who show up — with cat food, occasional contributions, and the kind of quiet community backing that keeps colonies like this one going. Doug is quick to credit them. "I may do the daily chores," he says, "but friends back me up."

HAVE CAT FOOD AT HOME THAT YOUR CATS WON'T EAT?  DONATE IT TO THE COLONY CATS!

😿 Please Donate 😿

We Need Food and It's Freezing Outside.

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