The Challenge Guardians often ask: “Where can I safely feed and care for cats? What are my rights on private property versus public spaces?” This question matters because harassment often begins with property disputes — a landlord forbidding feeding, a neighbor making threats, or city officials dismissing cats as “just animals.” Knowing your rights helps you care with confidence and call on Guardians of the Cats when needed. Private Property On private property, the owner gen

For many Guardians, the greatest challenge isn’t feeding or trapping cats — it’s dealing with human opposition. One of the most common roadblocks comes from Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)  that prohibit feeding or caring for cats in their communities. These conflicts can leave Guardians feeling isolated, harassed, or even threatened with fines and legal action. But as an Ordained Guardian, your work is not a casual hobby — it is a spiritual practice  and a religious duty.  T

For many Guardians, the calling to feed and protect cats doesn’t stop at the property line. Yet in apartments, trailer parks, and mobile home communities, management often threatens fines, eviction, or other penalties for feeding cats. These situations can leave Guardians fearful — forced to choose between their homes and their sacred duty. But Guardianship is not a casual act. It is a religious practice, a spiritual calling, and a protected right.  And with the right knowled

For many Guardians, the call to care for homeless cats doesn’t stop at their own doorstep. It extends into neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and even federally funded housing communities. But what happens when a HUD housing manager tells you to stop feeding or TNRing cats — or worse, threatens fines, eviction, or harassment? At Guardians of the Cats , we believe no Guardian should be forced to choose between their home and their calling. Here’s what you need to know about y

Every day, across Arizona and nationwide, compassionate souls set down bowls of food for homeless cats. They build shelters, offer water in the heat, and speak softly to those who trust no one else. And yet, some are fined, threatened, or told to stop. But for Guardians of the Cats , this is not just kindness — it is faith in action . Feeding, protecting, and blessing the forgotten ones are sacred expressions of a spiritual calling. And under the First Amendment of the United