The History of the October 16 Movement

• The Spark of a Movement: Why We Celebrate on October 16

• October 16 marks the official anniversary of the first major advocacy campaign by Alley Cat Allies. Launched in 2001, this dedicated autumn date acts as an annual "day of action". Over the last two decades, it has grown into a powerful global milestone.

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