Pottstown Paws

06/01/2026

After hamming it up for a bit, Storman settled in to watch a disturbing documentary with me. Even he was shocked by the evidence presented.

05/31/2026

C'mon Pennsylvania, get on board!

For years, the volunteers who care for outdoor community cats have existed in a kind of legal gray zone. In many places, they risk being cited for abandonment simply for doing TNR, which involves trapping cats, getting them spayed or neutered, and returning them to their outdoor homes.

A landmark bill introduced in Maryland in February 2026 aims to change that, not just in Maryland, but potentially across the country.

Ash's Law, House Bill 912 and Senate Bill 750, was drafted by Alley Cat Allies and introduced in the Maryland legislature. If passed, it would make Trap-Neuter-Return the official state policy for community cats throughout Maryland. More importantly, it would prevent any county or city within the state from banning or restricting TNR programs.

The bill is named after a community cat named Ash. It also addresses the abandonment issue directly, amending Maryland state law to ensure that individuals carrying out TNR cannot be criminally charged for returning a cat to its outdoor home after the procedure.

This is significant because the current situation in many jurisdictions is deeply counterproductive. The very act of helping a community cat through a responsible, humane, evidence-based program can expose a volunteer to legal consequences. That discourages participation and leaves cats worse off.

Supporters of the bill include advocates, veterinary professionals, and legal experts. Opposition has come primarily from county government representatives concerned about losing local authority to set their own animal control policies.

The bill is being watched nationally as a potential model for similar legislation in other states.

(Source: Alley Cat Allies press release, February 10, 2026; Alley Cat Allies latest news, May 2026)

05/31/2026

A much cooler spring day was on tap today which benefited me and Rocky greatly on our dog walk as we prefer the temperature on the crisp side. The cats are living a perfectly pampered life in the comfort of their cozy homes and don't have a care in the world what mood mother nature decides to be in day to day.
🧡 Simba 💙 Rocky 🩵 Zuko 🩷 Azula

05/30/2026

Today was all about slobbery cuddles from the giant snack hounds topped off with feisty little dog energy, concluding the night with kitty sweetness.
🩷 Fiona 💙 Rocky 🩵 Tipi 🧡 Simba

05/29/2026

Me: Oh my, what big teeth you have.

Freddie & Rocky: All the better to eat our snacks with my dear.

05/28/2026

Again with the rain 🌧️? You can just see the question lingering in Rocky's gaze. The humidity was so high today that the light drizzle offered some relief.
"On a hot summer night, would you offer your Throat to the wolf with the red roses?"

05/27/2026

A hot humid day today led me and Fiona to the park for a mostly shaded stroll and of course we couldn't forget snacks.

05/26/2026

On this Memorial Day following 5 straight days of rain, the bunnies were extra cuddly and the pups reveled in the warmer temperature with the rain finally coming to an end. Mother Nature has taken us on a wild adventure this year!
💙 Smokey 🩷 Mocha 🩵 Stormy
🩷 Gracie