Alley Cat Allies Exposes National Park Service's False Certification Of Administrative Record As Complete Regarding Plan To Kill Cats In Puerto Rico

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) In its historic lawsuit, Alley Cat Allies argues that NPS did not properly follow legal procedure in developing its plan to kill cats. NPS's false certification of the administrative record as complete further supports Alley Cat Allies' argument.

The administrative record is crucial for judicial review of agency decisions, and whether that agency's actions are lawful, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Among the comments excluded from the record were those of Puerto Rican residents and organizations opposing NPS action against their community's cats. NPS claims the excluded comments were inadvertently omitted.

"The public expects and deserves transparency from federal agencies, especially when those federal agencies' actions determine whether cats live or die," said DanaMarie Pannella, director of law and policy at Alley Cat Allies. "For NPS to exclude so many voices from the administrative record, and then certify it as complete, is an egregious failure."

Alley Cat Allies will continue its fight to stop NPS's cruel plan to kill cats. In addition to the false certifications, NPS has disregarded the inherent value of the cats' lives, the wishes of the San Juan community, and the humane, effective, scientifically-proven approach to community cats: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

Advocates around the world are urged to continue joining Alley Cat Allies' Worldwide Protest against NPS's plan and in support of the cats of San Juan. More information can be found on .

About Alley Cat Allies

Alley Cat Allies believes every cat deserves to live out his or her life to the fullest.

Founded in 1990, Alley Cat Allies is the leading advocacy organization for cats with a mission to transform and develop communities to protect and improve the lives of all cats and kittens. Together with our over 1.5 million supporters, we work toward a world where cats are valued and every community has humane and effective programs and policies to defend them.

Through our fearless advocacy, humane care, education and outreach, and law and policy activism, we equip and mobilize citizens, advocates, grassroots groups, shelters, veterinary professionals, and elected officials across the United States and around the world to improve their communities for cats through nonlethal, evidence-based approaches.

Our website is , and we are active on Facebook , X , Instagram , LinkedIn , Bluesky , Threads , and YouTube . Charlene Pedrolie is the president and chief operating officer of Alley Cat Allies.

SOURCE Alley Cat Allies

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