Kitty Co. Cat Rescue

04/12/2025

We're nearly halfway through the month already! Don't forget to get your entries in for our Spring Raffle 🌸🐱 All proceeds benefit the cats in our care. Ways to purchase your entries are listed in the below post!

04/12/2025

Adoptable Duncan said don't forget - we will be setup at Knights of Columbus - Burgettstown #3440 this Sunday 2-6pm with some of our adoptable kitties!

Can't adopt? Thats okay! Come out and shop at our Kitty Shop table and say hello to our volunteers to show your support ❤️ Item and monetary donations will be accepted as well.

There will also be several food trucks if you're looking for something quick and yummy to eat, and other local vendors/crafters to shop from!

Hope to see you there 😸

04/12/2025

Thanks so much to Tracy R and to anyone else who sent kitty supplies. We really appreciate you so very much !

04/11/2025

🐣🐾 Hop to it — time is almost up! 🐾🐣
Only 2 days left to order your Easter goodies and support KCCR!

We’re teaming up with to raise funds for our fabulous felines — and every sweet treat you buy helps us save more whiskers! 🐱💕

Here’s how to get your paws on some chocolatey goodness:
🍬 Visit SarrisCandiesFundraising.com
🐾 Enter our Group ID: 10-0284
🍫 Shop all your Easter favorites (for you or your favorite bunny!)

📦 Ships right to your door (or pick up in Canonsburg!)
💰 KCCR earns 25% of every order!

Help us finish strong and fill some baskets and bellies! 🐰🐾🍭 Thanks for supporting the kitties!

04/11/2025

I am still in shock — in the best way possible.

Today, something extraordinary happened. One of our long-time supporters, Lance, generously gifted me a car. Yes, you read that right. A car.

As many of you know, running a cat rescue isn’t a 9-to-5 job. It’s a 24/7 commitment filled with emergency vet runs, transporting kitties to fosters, picking up stray or abandoned cats, running supply errands, attending adoption events, and so much more. I wear many hats here at Kitty Co. — director, caretaker, delivery driver, cat therapist (for those with attitude lol), fundraiser, bookkeeper, cat taxi... the list goes on.

For the past two years, I did not have a vehicle of my own because of personal financial struggles, so I had been operating one of my parents' vehicles that were unreliable at best, and undrivable at worst - I was extremely thankful they allowed me to use it, but it definitely only got me from point A to point B... sometimes, lol. A few weeks ago, my younger brother got his driver's license (so proud of him!), so he took over the vehicle I was using. This left me without an operating vehicle the past few weeks, which has been tough to say the least. It has been my biggest worry since because at 29 years old, living on my own and operating an animal rescue, a car is a necessity for me. I knew I wouldn't be able to afford another car until at least Fall or Winter of this year.

This car from Lance is more than just a way of transportation — it’s a lifeline for me and this rescue. It means I get to go back to working, have safer travel (he has kept the vehicle in near prestine condition), and more flexibility to do what needs to be done for the cats and kittens in our care.

My team and I are beyond grateful to Lance for his generosity and kindness. This gift was completely unexpected and left me in tears more times than I can count since he first offered this gift, to today after we signed the paperwork at the notary and he handed over the keys. I understand how fortunate I am to have someone like him in my life. He started off as a stranger, following our page, seeing our posts about our kitties, and over time, he began to see something in us that I didn't quite see at that time.

It dawned on me today that today was only the second time ever that I have talked with or met Lance in person (we typically just FB message). So yes, this gentleman gifted me a car, only ever meeting me twice. That is how trusting he is in me and this rescue. Now he didn't know this because l've never told him, but through his sincerity, kindness, and high beliefs and expectations in us, he has challenged me and pushed me to continue when I felt like giving up and walking away the most. For that alone, I am so so thankful.

It’s supporters like him who remind me that I am not doing this alone — I'm surrounded by a community that truly cares. People like Lance are so incredibly rare and I will never take them or their kindness for granted. This is a gentleman who, without hesitation, supports charities and organizations simply because he believes in them and their cause. He expects nothing in return, except to see their success. He is truly one of the most sincere people I have had the privelege of meeting.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Lance. You didn’t just gift me a car — you gave me a sense of security, freedom, and the ability to effectively operate our rescue to save more lives. I will never forget what you have done for me.

And though I offered to repay you in any way I can (that you stubbornly denied 🤨😆), I will still forever be in debt to your kindness. I know your biggest wishes for us is to see our rescue succeed, so please know that my promise and form of repayment to you is making sure our team does everything in our power to make that happen — to ensure we succeed, because I know we and the cats deserve it.

Lance, if you're reading this, I know I've already said it a thousand times and I'll probably said it a thousand more — thank you for everything you do.

To our community — please help us show Lance some love in the comments today ❤️🙏🏻 And please know we are grateful for every single one of you that supports us. Without you ALL, we would not be able to do what we do for the cats!

-Savannah
KCCR Director 🐾❤️🐈🚗

04/11/2025

Artemis is reminding you it's $5 Friday! 🐈‍⬛❤️ Can you skip your coffee or energy drink today and spare just $5 for him and his friends here at Kitty Co. today? Your generous donations are applied to supply costs, operating costs, and future veterinary bills!

Today, we would like to specifically raise funds towards Artemis's upper respiratory disease PCR testing she has at Akeso Vet Clinic on Monday. She's had chronic URIs (secondary to her prior FIP illness), and we need to figure out why. This testing is $250.

We appreciate your support! 🥰

Ways to donate ✨

Venmo https://venmo.com/u/kittycocatrescue
PayPal https://www.paypal.me/kittyco2
Apple Pay 412-499-1011
Zelle 412-499-1011

Want to support us another way? Here's how:

🍫 Sarris Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C4Q7Copoi/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🌷 Spring Raffle Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/share/19oN4e1eyD/?mibextid=wwXIfr
👚 KCCR Merch: https://www.facebook.com/share/155Sp4dLRq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/11/2025

Don't tell the others 🤫 but Hook AKA Mister Hooky is one my favorite foster kitties I have right now 🤭

Hook has such a funny personality - one minute, he's acting like a grumpy old man, hissing because I accidentally jump scared him and scrunching his little pink nose at me and the next moment, he's leaning into me for pets, rubbing and walking between my legs, and giving me head bumps on the mouth when I hold him so I will give him kissies on his little nugget 😂💚

And don't get me started on how big and beefy and chonky hims is 🥺😻 I always get his pouch LOL.

Hook would make an amazing companion for anyone who lives in a less active home with another kitty or two (he LOVES other cats 🥹).

Hook turns 1 year old on April 18th and is fully vetted. He is available for adoption and his adoption fee is fully sponsored. An application can be submitted at kittyco.org/adopt 🐾

04/09/2025

Thank you very much Tracy R for the kitty supplies. We really appreciate it!

04/09/2025

Today, Kitty Co. Cat Rescue is doing a "Donate What You Can Wednesday" fundraiser in hopes to replenish our funds for the many kitties in our care 🫴🏻❤️🐈

✨ Donate what you can to our rescue cats in need! Whether it's 50 cents, $1, $10, $50, $100 or anything below, in between, or above! Every cent is needed and appreciated!
✨ Cannot afford to donate? We completely understand! We kindly ask that if you cannot donate, PLEASE share this post with your friends and family who might be able to 🥰

Ways to donate 🐱

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/kittycocatrescue
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/kittyco2
Zelle: 412-499-1011
Apple Pay: 412-499-1011

📬 Check or Cash: Please PM us for our mailing/dropoff address! All checks must be made out to "Kitty Co. Cat Rescue Inc."

📦 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DDMIXDCLXJ58?ref_=wl_share

We cannot imagine doing this all for the cats without you! Rescue truly takes a village. Thank you all for choosing to support our mission ❤️

Kitty Co. Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-exempt.

04/08/2025

Thanks so very much to whomever dropped off the nebulizer, iv pole, cat shower bag , and pet oxygen cage ! We really appreciate you !

04/08/2025

Thank you so very much Frank and Mandy V and Samuel P for the donations of cat supplies ! We appreciate you very much !

04/08/2025

Abandonment, in any form, is illegal AND wrong. If you have to use the words "but" or "at least" when talking about animal abandonment, you are directly supporting people who do this.

04/07/2025

Please support your local rescues 💔 so many closing due to lack of community involvement and funds. Who are the ones that suffer from this? The animals do.

The post I never wanted to make but here I am.

I am sad to announce that May 1, 2025 MERR is closing its doors permanenetly.

When we became a licensed rescue, we had hopes and dreams of what our organization would be. It has helped so many. We have met so many wonderful people. We have saved so many lives. However, the economy and inflation has really taken its toll on us.

Our dreams of getting our own building have been off off so many times due to the raging increase of commercial listing costs and land costs. Buildings we were looking at that were 150k are now 500k+ and just not in our budget. This effects us in many ways. It doesn't allow us to be open to the public which can cause issues of trust from donors, no place to host our birthday parties and educational events so we are driving and having to rely on resources and volunteers willing, and limiting my access to help so that our private/personal lives and homes can remain such. I don't like people in my home where my family is. It's their private space. So I have limited help, and, I don't like people in my fosters homes out of their safety. The world is unsafe.

The lack of volunteers at events and lack of reliable fosters. We've had such bad luck with fosters that I've just stopped trying. I've been very grateful and blessed with a few phenomenal people but it's just become too much. People are too uncaring and untrustworthy.

The donations are almost nonexistent. We are 501c3. This means we are non-profit and we rely on donations to operate. The economy has caused such hardship on people that people cannot afford to donate anymore. That doesn't stop the calls for animals though. People can't afford those either anymore. We get 20+ calls a day for animals. We have wait lists for days. We deny SO many animals. We just can't do it anymore.

The money we make this month will go toward our veterinary debt and continue taking care of the animals in our care until we have adopted everyone out. We will not be letting them go for less, and we will still be researching our adopters and following our adoption procedures until everyone is found a safe and permanenet home.

We are not scheduling any other birthday parties or educational events at this time. I apologize for the inconvenience.

This really breaks my heart to do. This rescue meant so much to me and so do the people I have met alot the way. I REALLY do not want to do this but I'm at a loss.

Thank you for understanding.

Donstion information as requested:
Cashapp $JenMarie65
Venmo
Zelle- [email protected]
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XBY9MKR8FKQ8Q

*pics of the chubby frog for attention *

04/07/2025

We regret to inform everyone that, due to very low interest, our Easter Cookie Decorating Event has been cancelled for this upcoming Saturday.

The 3 individuals who purchased tickets will be fully reimbursed ASAP. Please email Alyssa @ [email protected] with any further questions or concerns.

While we have now learned that the majority of our community is not interested in this kind of event going forward, it is still discouraging and unfortunate that we had to cancel.

We would like to thank Alyssa, Shirley B Sweets, and Voodoo Brewing Co. for arranging this event, and we want to apologize it unfortunately did not pan out the way we needed it to.

To our community - please remember that these events and fundraisers that our volunteers, the hosts, and the venues put so much of their time and efforts into planning, are solely put together to benefit the cats in our care. Without continuous involvement from you guys, we struggle to provide our cats with what they need. Rescue takes a village...

Thank you for understanding. Our kitties hope to see you at our next event.

-KCCR Team ❤️🐾

04/07/2025

04/07/2025

Artemis's journey with us has been one of our favorites 💖

Artemis came to us as a stray kitten - very shy & quiet, but gentle & sweet. A couple months later, she became very ill seemingly overnight. She was cold, lethargic, not eating, not moving. Just death staring into nothingness. Artemis was hours, if not minutes, from passing when we found her lying completely still in her crate, letting out those eery, heartbreaking, haunting "meow's" every few minutes.

I reacted immediately - grabbed her limp tiny body out of the crate, wrapped her in a soft blankie, called my Mom, and sat on the floor with her, holding her close to me, kissing her cold forehead, sobbing hysterically, screaming up to my ceiling, asking "why, why are you taking her from us"? Because I know all too well what comes shortly after finding any tiny kitten the way I did. But, a part of me was still hopeful I could save her. That's the rescuer in me. I will do anything, spend any amount of money, to save who I can.

My mom showed up within minutes of me calling. I've never seen her get to my place so fast. We sat there, cried together, all while trying to make sense of what caused her to decline. We started all fading kitten protocols, but then Artemis began to seize, which can occur when a kitty is passing, but based on her other symptoms, we were leaning towards neuro FIP. Either way, we knew she was actively dying. She may have been accepting death, but we weren't!

We immediately took her to the vet. She was diagnosed with dry neuro FIP and mycoplasma. We began treatment for both right away. Within less than 24 HOURS, Artemis was up in her crate, walking, using the litter box, and eating. Most people would call it a miracle, but we know Artemis is with us today because of our proactive team and our amazing supporters who donated towards her veterinary care and treatment.

As of April 1st, 2025, Artemis was officially deemed CURED of FIP 🎉 Her recent bloodwork came back looking beautiful. She still has chronic URI symtoms we are thinking may be feline herpes virus, so we are going to have that testing done. We were going to have it done at her recent vet appt, but our funds have been extremely tight. She is currently being treated for Giardia (a GI parasite not related to her prior illnesses). Hopefully she'll be available for adoption very soon!

We love you so much, sweet, pretty girl. You are going to make a family or person VERY happy someday 💕

Enjoy the photos of Artemis, timelining from her life as a stray in a trailer park to now 😻

04/06/2025

Thank you so very much Angela A and Frank and Mandy V for the awesome kitty donations. We really appreciate you! 🐱

04/06/2025

Midge beans 🐾 Yes, for free 🤭🩷

Adopt Midge: kittyco.org/adopt