Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Tenth Life and what do you do?

Q: Do you have a shelter?/Where are you located?

Q: Where do you get the money for your organization?

Q: Can I adopt an unspayed/unneutered cat?

Q: What is the difference between FIV and Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?

Q: Do you accept FIV positive cats?

Q: Do you accept FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) cats?

Q: I would like to admit my cat to Tenth Life. Will you take him?

Q: There is a stray cat in my alley. Will you take her?

Q: I am in a new relationship and my new partner does not like my cat, will you take my cat?

Q: I supported you with a donation, but then you refused to admit a cat I found. Why should I continue to support you?

Q: Do you ever euthanize animals?

Q: The "no−kill" idea is nice, but aren´t you adding to the problem by limiting your admissions?

Q: What do you have against "traditional"shelters that do euthanize animals?

Q: My cat scratches my furniture / urinates out of the box / bites / displays other behavior problems. What can I do?

Q: I don´t have a lot of money, what can I do to help?

Free Humane Cat Care Guide

Tree House Humane Society in Chicago has produced a fantastic guide to cat care, which is available online. You may click here to download a copy for yourself!

Have stray cats in your yard or neighborhood? Visit Alley Cat Allies' info page to learn how to keep them safe and warm this winter.