We rescue cats. We feed colonies. We trap, neuter, and return.
But if we want to end the stray and feral cat crisis for good, we need more than compassion—we need policy change.
That’s why advocacy is one of the three pillars of our mission at GiluFunds. Because no matter how hard rescuers work, we’ll never fix this system without changing the system.
🐾 The Problem: Cats Are Falling Through the Legal Cracks
Despite millions of community cats living outdoors across the U.S., most cities and states lack clear protections for them. In many places:
- TNVR is not officially recognized or supported
- Feeding bans criminalize compassionate caretakers
- There’s no legal accountability for pet abandonment
- Public funds rarely support feline-focused rescue efforts
This leaves rescuers and colonies vulnerable—and slows down progress for everyone.
⚠️ This Crisis Wasn’t Caused by Cats—It Was Caused by Us
Feral cats are not wildlife.
They didn’t evolve to live outdoors without care, shelter, or safety.
They’re the product of decades of human neglect—of systems that made it easy to adopt, abandon, or ignore.
Every time someone lets an unaltered cat roam outside,
Every time a kitten is dumped when it gets too loud or too wild,
Every time a colony is ignored instead of managed—
We add to the problem.
This didn’t start with cats.
But it can end with us.
We have a moral responsibility to solve the crisis we created—not by turning our backs, but by supporting humane, effective strategies like TNVR and cat-friendly legislation.
Because doing nothing isn’t neutral. It’s a choice to let the suffering continue.
📜 The Solution: Stronger, Smarter Legislation
We’re advocating for local and state laws that treat cats like they matter. That means:
- Recognizing TNVR as a legitimate, humane population control method
- Legal protections for colony caretakers and feeders
- Anti-abandonment laws with real enforcement
- Funding provisions for spay/neuter programs and community cat initiatives
These aren’t radical ideas—they’re proven solutions. Cities like San Jose, Chicago, and Baltimore have implemented TNVR-friendly policies that reduced shelter intake and euthanasia rates significantly.
💡 Why Laws Matter More Than You Think
Legislation doesn’t just protect cats. It:
- Empowers rescuers and community members to act without fear
- Ensures public resources are directed toward humane solutions
- Sends a message that animal welfare is a community-wide responsibility
- Provides a foundation for sustainable progress, not reactive rescue
Without laws, all our efforts stay at the mercy of temporary support—or worse, face opposition from local ordinances that punish the very people trying to help.
🧭 What GiluFunds Is Doing About It
Advocacy isn’t just part of our strategy—it’s part of every campaign we fund.
We work with grassroots organizers, legal experts, and rescue partners to:
- Raise awareness about legal gaps
- Support humane policy proposals
- Fund the materials and outreach campaigns needed to build public pressure
- Share stories that change minds—and laws
💬 Coming soon: Our Legislative Resource Hub
🧡 How You Can Help Change the System
You don’t have to be a lawyer or activist to make a difference. Here’s how you can support cat-friendly legislation right now:
✅ Donate to the Purr-sistence Fund – Monthly support = more resources for advocacy
📣 Share this article with your local representatives or animal control contacts
📝 Contact your lawmakers to ask where they stand on TNVR and cat protection
🔗 Sign up for alerts – We’ll notify you when local bills need your voice
🙌 It’s Time to Fight Smarter, Not Just Harder
Rescue is vital. But it can’t be the whole strategy.
We’re building a future where rescue is supported by policy, where feeding a stray cat isn’t a crime, and where local governments treat feline overpopulation like the solvable crisis it is.
And we can’t do it without you.
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