Bella the Alamo Cat

Miss Isabella "Bella" Francisca Veramendi de Valero was coronated as the Official Alamo Cat in 2015. She is the latest in a line of Alamo Cats who patrol the complex defending the Alamo from pesky rodents and greeting visitors from across the globe.

The Alamo has had a tradition of have Official Alamo Cats since the 1980s. The first Alamo Cat was Miss Ruby, who protected the site from 1981-1986. The second Alamo Cat, Mistress Clara Carmack, fondly referred to as C.C., oversaw business on the site from 1996-2014.

In looking for a successor for Miss C.C., the Alamo staff sought an affable, yet vigilant, feline.

The Alamo staff cares for the Alamo Cat and pays for all expenses. It is a labor of love that begins with finding the perfect feline to defend the Shrine of Texas Liberty and the surrounding grounds.