My cats think in the Cat Link self-cleaning litter box.

I was pleasantly surprised to be approached with a chance to review a self-cleaning cat litter box. I agreed to try the Scooper Luxury Pro X from CatLink. This is not my final review because I’ve only had it for two weeks, but I wanted to share this fun video of my cats exploring this […]

A Cat Named Tommy Lived 16 Years, But Only One Week of His Life Inside

This is the story of a very specific feral cat by the name of Tommy. It is also parts of the stories of all feral cats. It is a farewell tribute. It is a call to action. Tommy first showed up in our backyard in 2017. He was sturdy and ate a lot of food. […]

Pet Food Pantry Opens on Northside for Cat Colony Caretakers

Pittsburgh Cat Folx

The Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry distributes first round of food this week. With your help, we’ll be able to give some food to each participant every month. In addition to donations of pet food, we need the following gently or partially used items Donations can be dropped at 1440 Faulsey Way […]

Help 16 year old neglected cat get another chance

Peyton found us. She crept out of an abandoned house, leaping into the arms of my neighbor, Marie. At the vet’s office, we learned she weighed 4 lbs, had serious dental issues, and a mystery malady in her upper respiratory system. Her coat was caked in crud and a greasy substance. That was September 6. […]

The Tail End of the Manchester (back)YardSale and Pet Stuff Distribution

Saturday’s sale and distribution turned out differently than I thought. Backyardsale Outcomes The solid news is that we had eight rescues and three colony caretakers participate in the distribution of free pet stuff. Everyone was gracious about sharing and helping each other load up on towels, blankets, collars, bed, etc. One rescuer volunteered for two […]

A Kitten Named Johnny Pickles, the Cat Rescue Ecosystem, and #PghCatFolx

Long time readers, but not first time callers might know that I established a non-profit, Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities in 2021. to raise community awareness and promote grassroots engagement for neighborhood quality of life, animal welfare, anti-poverty, and LGBTQ+ issues in Western Pennsylvania. Currently, we have two main project areas. Protect Trans Kids distributes yard signs […]

We Need a Drop Trap Kit to Help Two of the Fort Faulsey Cats Get Veterinary Care

Two of the Fort Faulsey cats need to be trapped and see a vet. Both have visible wounds on their ears. They probably need antibiotics, updated vaccines, maybe steroids. First is Pretty Girl, age 5, female, spayed. Second is Mx Pajamas, age unknown but at least 7, female, spayed. Neither is social, so we can’t […]

And Our Neighbors Showed Up to Set Up the (back)YardSale

17 Reasons to Stop By the (back)YardSale on Saturday