The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals) today announced the launch of "It's a Sign," a new public awareness advertising campaign designed to encourage more Californians to adopt pets from animal shelters.

We are writing to provide clarity to the animal welfare community: The Community Cat Program has been validated as legal in its current form since February 2025, and criteria have been established to support the lawfulness of other community cat programs in California, making them an essential tool for modern sheltering.