Biscuit Factory Animal Rescue

How cool would this be if Maryland was able to pass this bill? How cool would it be if Indiana would pass a similar bill?

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)

We wanted to remind everyone that we have a storefront with cool cat centric t-shirts, sweatshirts and other products. Celebrate the 250th 4th of July in style with T-Shirts that support rescue cats!

Check it out now!
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The only thing we can add is - if they are spayed/neutered and if you can afford to care for them.

People are quick to count the cats.

What they do not count are the stories behind them.
The one left outside.
The one abandoned.
The one passed over.
The one the world made easy to ignore.

So when someone has “too many cats,” it is often not excess at all.
It is what happens when a soft heart keeps making room for the ones no one else would.

Come see us today at PetSmart from 1pm to 4pm.

We recently took in some older kittens aged 6-10months that are very friendly and people oriented, including a Bullseye Torbi/Calbi (A bullseye Tabby with Orange Highlights, White chest and feet), she and her sister/cousins are making their debut today, so will be a little shy but don't let that fool you.

Apparently, today is Hug your cat day. So here is some advice from the Indianapolis Zoo

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We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make our Yard Sale an amazing event this year!

-Our Volunteers - without your help caring for cats and putting up with us, we could not have made the dream of a cat rescue a reality.

- Our Adopters - without you, we could not open our doors to new felines needing a place to land and get ready for their new homes.

- Our Donors - Be it monetary gifts, or setting aside household goods to drop off at our Yard Sale every year. We could not do this yard sale without your gently used treasures.

And FINALLY!

- All of the people who travel the Historic National Road Yard Sale looking for that one particular item, and finding so much more!

Thanks to everyone involved, we were able to raise $1855! This money raised goes directly to the care of our cats in foster.

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What would happen if Hancock County, and surrounding counties joined Marion County in requiring owned pets be Spayed/Neutered or intact by Veterinarian recommendations due to health complications?

What would happen if the R in TNR were in fact Return and not Remove?

The animal population would stabilize and over time become reduced.

Spay/Neuter as Preventative Community Infrastructure | Janet Showley posted on the topic | LinkedIn What if spay/neuter isn’t primarily an animal welfare service? What if it’s actually preventative community infrastructure — supporting family stability, public health, economic resilience, and humane outcomes all at once? Pets are deeply embedded in the family ecosystem for millions of people...

Come shop!!!! Fill a bag! Fill a box!!!! Make an offer by bag/box. All proceeds go to help the animals with their medical care and food.

Still have lots of items!!!! All must go!!!
- sewing machine
- working gas stove top
- kitchen items
- chairs
- end tables
- pet items
- holiday items
- cute glass items
- books
- puzzles

We will be open at 10am at the yard sale!!! Herding cats 😺 currently
5534 East US40 Greenfield!!!