Successful winter cat shelter workshop builds community while helping caretakers We had great time yesterday at the Betty White’s Birthday Winter Cat Shelter Workshop, Over 20 neighbors got together at Allegheny City Brewing on the Northside. Owner Amy donated the space and provided complimentary beverages. Nearby Bistro-to-Go sent coffee (January weather) and cheesecake bites (Betty White reference.) The good news outcome – we collectively made […] The post Successful winter cat shelter workshop builds community while helping caretakers first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Multiple Items Stolen Temporarily Shuts Down Local Pet Food Pantry This project has operated for over a year without much incident. The few mishaps we had with pet distributions were miscommunication. People were helpful to each other, careful when they had to move bags around, quick to alert us of issues like a bag breaking open. Sadly in the past six weeks, we’ve had at […] The post Multiple Items Stolen Temporarily Shuts Down Local Pet Food Pantry first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Volunteer to Distribute Cold Weather Cat Shelters This Wintry Weekend There are all sorts of winter shelters to help colony cats endure the worst weather. Some are heated where this is electricity, some are made from multiple layers inside a big Rubbermaid tote, some are cute little wooden houses painted quaintly and stuffed with straw. I use a combination. My favorite are using electrical heated […] The post Volunteer to Distribute Cold Weather Cat Shelters This Wintry Weekend first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Pet Food Pantry, Allegheny City Brewery Host Winter Cat Shelter Community Service Event Why winter shelters? Winter shelters are vital for community cats. A safe warm place to get out of the elements is a fundamental tool to manage a cat colony. A simple version made from a sturdy Styrofoam cooler, a contractor bag, tape, then stuffed with straw (not hay) is quite effective. Our focus is on […] The post Pet Food Pantry, Allegheny City Brewery Host Winter Cat Shelter Community Service Event first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Fort Faulsey Finds Another Lost/Missing Cat or Why You Should Donate to #PghCatFolx - Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents His name is Checkers. He's been on the lam since escaping his carrier at Humane Animal Rescue (HAR) Northside a few days ago. Marie saw the flyer online and sprang into action. While I posted around…

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Fort Faulsey Finds Another Lost/Missing Cat or Why You Should Donate to #PghCatFolx - Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents His name is Checkers. He's been on the lam since escaping his carrier at Humane Animal Rescue (HAR) Northside a few days ago. Marie saw the flyer online and sprang into action. While I posted around…

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Someone stole winter items from a local pet food pantry. Now community help is needed to replace them This is a disappointing update to share – some unknown person has stolen several items from the Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry. Heated outdoor items critical for feral and homeless cats. We’ve had items donated that were assigned to our participants and caretakers. They were labeled and then they disappeared. No food […] The post Someone stole winter items from a local pet food pantry. Now community help is needed to replace them first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

A Christmas Donation in memory of a special cat Today Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities received a letter in the mail. Hello A while ago, Sue Kerr posted on Nextdoor about a cat, I think named Chastity or Charity (she means Charlotte) that had been cared for by ab older woman (street cat) The cat became ill and your charity spent $600 providing her care & […] The post A Christmas Donation in memory of a special cat first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

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Fort Faulsey Finds Another Lost/Missing Cat or Why You Should Donate to #PghCatFolx His name is Checkers. He’s been on the lam since escaping his carrier at Humane Animal Rescue (HAR) Northside a few days ago. Marie saw the flyer online and sprang into action. While I posted around the nearby Facebook groups, she headed out with treats and a carrier. Starting at last reported sighting, she “thought […] The post Fort Faulsey Finds Another Lost/Missing Cat or Why You Should Donate to #PghCatFolx first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

This is Maylee's body xray #cat #pghcatfolx

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Maylee is fiesty. Before her exam, she crawled into the exam table. The tech cajoled her out.

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Today was the first time I touched Maylee since 2018. I stroked her as she came out of sedation. She is so soft #pghcatfolx #catvideo #pghcatfolx

It's worth all the pennies to help her

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Maylee is in general good health so we hope bloodwork reveals the problem. No dental surgery required, but today was nearly $900. #pghcatfolx

Lord we need help ... #cats

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Donate to Help cats Oksana, Callie, & Maylee with critical vet care, organized by Sue Kerr These three cats are all connected to the Fort Faulsey community c… Sue Kerr needs your support for Help cats Oksana, Callie, & Maylee with critical vet care

Maylee had bloodwork, xrays, scans. They are thinking thyroid. Her teeth are okay. This visit is close to $800 so far #pghcatfolx #Maylee

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Maylee had bloodwork, xrays, scans. They are thinking thyroid. Her teeth are okay. This visit is close to $800 so far #pghcatfolx #Maylee

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Maylee allowed herself to be weighed. She's 8 pounds which is a bad sign. They've mildly sedated her for a full exam. #pghcatfolx #Maylee

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Maylee allowed herself to be weighed. She's 8 pounds which is a bad sign. They've mildly sedated her for a full exam. #pghcatfolx

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Donate to Help cats Oksana, Callie, & Maylee with critical vet care, organized by Sue Kerr These three cats are all connected to the Fort Faulsey community c… Sue Kerr needs your support for Help cats Oksana, Callie, & Maylee with critical vet care

Maylee is our third #FortFaulsey #cat with veterinary needs in three weeks. Please help us cover these unexpected bills. #pghcatfolx www.gofundme.com/f/help-North...

Happy 5th Anniversary to the Fort Faulsey Community Cat Colony This colony sprang to life before roads were paved or houses built, when the confluence of waterways, plentiful food, and the lush green life by the riverside flourished in this region. We are told that domestic cats arrived with colonizers, they were not native to these lands. But people were. Some of those people had […] The post Happy 5th Anniversary to the Fort Faulsey Community Cat Colony first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

How “recent government regulations” paused fundraising for a local LGBTQ nonprofit We’ve been through an ordeal with our crowdfunding platforms. The reason given? “Due to recent government regulations, your account was more than likely restricted as a precautionary measure.” What recent government regulations do you know about that would be tied to our small nonprofit? The cats? The clothing drive? Hmmm. Note that we do not […] The post How “recent government regulations” paused fundraising for a local LGBTQ nonprofit first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Your Gently Used Items Helped These Five Northside Cats Carl and Billie Bean live in separate households, four or five blocks apart here in Manchester on Pittsburgh’s Northside. They are both cats, both female, and both went missing from their homes. We jumped into action when we learned about Carl, lending a heated bed, a trail camera, and related items to Carl’s human. I […] The post Your Gently Used Items Helped These Five Northside Cats first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Giving Your Extra Pet Stuff Saves Lives, Helps Families #GivingTuesday Ok, so more the spirit of #GivingTuesday Carl and Billie Bean live in separate households, four or five blocks apart here in Manchester on Pittsburgh’s Northside. They are both cats, both female, and both went missing from their homes. We jumped into action when we learned about Carl, lending a heated bed, a trail camera, […] The post Giving Your Extra Pet Stuff Saves Lives, Helps Families #GivingTuesday first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Update on the Thanksgiving Kitties Needing Help The good news is that while both are sick, both are okay and stable. The bill was $996.79. Oksana has stomatitis and will need a dental. But he tested clear of FIV and FeLV so that’s great. His vitals are good, we confirmed (finally) that he’s male, and scheduled his dental for Monday, December 22. […] The post Update on the Thanksgiving Kitties Needing Help first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

The Thanksgiving Cats Who Need Your Help It has been quite a week. Our little colony of Fort Faulsey has five resident cats: Pretty Girl, Tony DiMera, Mx. Pajamas, Callie, and Oksana. I’ve ben caring for them since December 2020. All have been (or were) TNRd. They have a pretty good life – heated shelters, heated water bowl, decent food, clean water, […] The post The Thanksgiving Cats Who Need Your Help first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Charlotte was a Northside community cat. A pet food pantry, TNR, and a devoted caretaker made her life better at the end. I held Charlotte in my arms yesterday as she was euthanized because of a massive tumor in her chest. For the past thee years, she’s lived in the Mexican War Streets, being fed by a 75 year old caretaker with a fixed income. Charlotte was trapped, spayed, and released. She showed no interest in human […] The post Charlotte was a Northside community cat. A pet food pantry, TNR, and a devoted caretaker made her life better at the end. first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

My best friend Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD died on this date in 2007. He was 41. I found this today “Susan, Though I do not tell you often, I am glad that you are part of my life. Some or most of my best memories are times that we have shared together. I will love you always and I hope the day (my birthday) was special for you truly are. I […] The post My best friend Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD died on this date in 2007. He was 41. first appeared on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Collection of recent pics of our various critter contacts.

#cat #cats #feralcat #catcolony #pghcatfolx #racoon #groundhog #possum #deer

Do you recognize anyone?

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Donations can be dropped to:
1213 W. North Avenue Pittsburgh 15233 (steps to the bins)
1440 Faulsey Way 15233 (a backyard address so there’s no house)
Look for the yellow #PghCatFolx yard signs and patio bins

Happy National Cat Folx Day (technically Cat Ladies Day) from #PghCatFolx #cats www.pghcatfolx.org