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alley cats

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plural of alley cat

as in kits

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kittens

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Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and brachycephalic breeds are at higher risk.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
While on Instagram, notice that there are kittens up for adoption.

— Ginny Hogan, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

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