Homeless Cat Management Team

08/08/2024

When you're cat people, every day is Cat Day!
Do you have a favorite community cat or cat that HCMT helped fix? Show us a picture in the comments 😻

08/06/2024

🐾 Reminder- we do not schedule through social media! Follow the instructions below:

ALL CLINICS LISTED BELOW WILL BE HELD AT THE CURRENT LOCATION: 207 Allegheny Street, Tarentum, PA 15084

Must register for clinic--no walk-ins!

Caretakers and cat guardians MUST pre-register. To register, email [email protected] or call 412-321-4060 and follow the prompts. You will receive an email or call confirming your spot.

- By Phone: To register, call 412-321-4060 and follow the prompts. Mailbox # 3 is for Fast Track and mailbox # 5 is for No Charge clinics. Please include your name and phone number in your message. Someone will return your call and complete your pre-registration. HCMT is all volunteer and this may take some time. Clinics fill up quickly and it’s best to call at least two weeks in advance of the clinic you want to attend.

- By Email : Email [email protected] with your name, number of spots you need and which date you are registering for. You will receive a confirmation email ONLY if you are registered.
Please note that No Charge Clinics fill quickly and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

-We DO NOT schedule through Facebook.

Feral cats must arrive in a standard humane box trap (Havahart, Safe-guard, Tomahawk, Tru-Catch, etc.) for the safety of all involved.
Pet and owned cats can arrive in carriers, one cat per carrier. They will be placed back in their carrier or trap for recovery after surgery.

FERAL vs PET CAT (please read!)
HCMT treats both feral cats and pet/rescue cats.
- A FERAL is a cat that will be returned to the outdoor location where it was trapped after surgery.
- A PET is a cat that either has been or will be adopted as a pet after surgery.
- ONLY FERAL cats are eligible for No-Charge clinics.
- Both feral and pet cats can be treated at Fast Track Clinics.
- FAST TRACK CLINICS are for any cat who needs a low-cost spay or neuter.

http://www.homelesscat.org/

07/30/2024

We're hoping to get some new eyes on Huck & Finn, two bonded siblings who have been in the care of Pittsburgh CAT for a long time! They are a part of the adult summer special meaning their adoption fee is just $100 for the pair!
Please check out their bio and share to help us find them a home!

07/29/2024

The HCMT clinic cats are resting easy knowing some supplies are on their way 🥰
Thank you to everyone who sent some of the "boring stuff", it is much appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4LJSRCZYN2N

07/24/2024

This past weekend we had a big clinic, fixing over 70 cats! Now we're in the need of some pretty unglamorous supplies. Check out our wishlist below and see if you can help!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4LJSRCZYN2N

07/20/2024

HCMT treats both feral cats and pet/rescue cats at our spay and neuter clinics. Make sure you know the difference and are prepared!

😼 FERAL
- A FERAL is a cat that will be returned to the outdoor location where it was trapped after surgery.
- FERAL cats must arrive in a standard humane box trap (Havahart, Safe-guard, Tomahawk, Tru-Catch, etc.) for the safety of all involved.
- ONLY FERAL cats are eligible for No-Charge clinics.

😺 PET/RESCUE
- A PET is a cat that either has been or will be adopted as a pet after surgery.
- PET and owned cats can arrive in carriers, one cat per carrier. They will be placed back in their carrier or trap for recovery after surgery.

😼😺 Both FERAL and PET cats can be treated at Fast Track Clinics. Fast track clinics are for any cat who needs a low-cost spay or neuter.

http://www.homelesscat.org/

07/16/2024

Shopping on ?! Don't forget about us!

Between the those we care for at the HCMT clinic and those in foster with Pittsburgh CAT we have a lot of cats! Any help with supplies allows us to use other donated funds for spays, neuters, and additional medical care. Please consider checking out our Amazon Wishlist for Prime Day deals!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4LJSRCZYN2N

07/15/2024

Wonderful news from Animal Friends 👏🏻

Our sister organization Pittsburgh CAT is proud to help FeLV+ cats find forever homes. FeLV, otherwise known as feline leukemia, is a virus that impairs the cat's immune system and can shorten their lives. During the early stages of infection, cats often exhibit no symptoms and no signs of disease at all. Over time, however, the cat's health may deteriorate. We do not recommend that FeLV+ kitties live with FeLV- kitties. Cats infected with FeLV can live for years in relative good health, but their health should be vigorously monitored. These cats will best thrive in a loving, low-key home where they are fed a high-quality diet and checked regularly by a veterinarian supportive of maintaining and treating an FeLV+ cat. Controlling secondary infections and treating other illnesses as they arise is key, so these cats require a committed and loving adopter. In return, they will give much love and joy, and many snuggles and purrs!

Today is Feline Leukemia Awareness Day! There could not be a better day for us to announce our new Admissions Policy for kitties who are Feline Leukemia positive!

A few months ago, our Medical team updated their policies surrounding testing cats for Feline AIDS (FIV) and Leukemia (FeLV) in order to keep up with the most recent data known about these feline retroviruses. We have discontinued our testing practices and updated medical protocols for those cats with FIV or FeLV. With these new procedures, the Admissions Department has been able to relax restrictions for cats who have tested positive for FeLV, now being able to accept a small number of cats with this diagnosis as long as they are stable and relatively healthy. If you would like to surrender a cat who has been diagnosed with FeLV and is not currently showing any major signs of illness, please reach out to our Admissions department at [email protected] or by phone at 412-847-7078. Please know that we are only able to accept a small number of FeLV cats at this time, so there may be a significant wait before we are able to admit.

To learn more about Feline Leukemia please visit our website at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org/feline-leukemia-awareness/

07/09/2024

Our friends at Conquer the Colony are frequent visitors and volunteers at our weekend clinics. Check out their anniversary event to support all they are doing for community cats in our region!

To celebrate, we are going to throw ourselves a fundraiser party!

In five years we've helped well over a thousand cats through TNR, fostering, and adoptions. These great triumphs come at a great cost, so let's have a little fun while raising money to help more cats!

Here are the details:

When: July 27, 2024

Time: 2-7PM

Where: Sip Taproom, 3394 Saxonburg Blvd Suite 530, Glenshaw, PA 15116

What: The donation gets you food (with vegetarian/vegan options!) and soft drinks. We will have other fun things like basket raffles, a 50/50, limited edition merch, and many other items for purchase. Cash bar for beer, wine, spirits, and mocktails. Come for a little bit or stay for the duration!

We will be accepting donations of food, litter, and other cat items at the event.

All proceeds benefit Conquer the Colony.
Tickets are $25 ($15 for those under 10!) and can be purchased here: conquerthecolony.bigcartel.com/product/5th-anniversary-fundraiser-ticket (link in bio!)

We will be providing a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person but still want to participate in the basket raffles or 50/50! More info to come.

Want to help?

We are looking for individuals to donate raffle baskets, tickets, paper plates, disposable silverware, disposable cups, and baked goods/desserts. Want to pitch in? Send us an email at [email protected]

We hope to see you there!!

07/07/2024

Yesterday was our first clinic of July and it went off with a bang 🎇 Check out this cutie who won't be contributing to the overpopulation of community cats!

With one more clinic toward the end of the month, how many cats do you think we'll spay/neuter in July? Closest (or exact) guess will receive a HCMT sticker at the end of the month 🤩

Reminder: never click a spam looking links! We will not comment/send any links to "winners".

07/06/2024

Great video about TNR and the importance of an ear tip!

07/02/2024

Inky & Marvin are two cats we rescued from a local hoarding situation. Our friends at Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue generously helped by taking them under their wing! They have been looking for a forever home for a few months now. Please share to help get them into a home by the end of summer!

Marvin and Inky have been patiently waiting for their purrfect family to come along!

They are brothers who balance each other so well that we can’t bring ourselves to break them apart. Inky is the cuddly of the two, but he is also an instigator. Marvin is a quiet, gentle giant. They can be a little shy at first, but come around quickly!

They would be best in a home without other cats as they tend to be a little rough and territorial with other cats.

If you are seriously interested in adopting, please visit our website to apply to be considered as an adopter! Not all applications will be approved.

https://www.nose2tailcatrescue.org/adopt

All of our cats and kittens are FULLY vetted which means they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, combo tested, dewormed, flea treated, and microchipped.

06/28/2024

We know everyone is overwhelmed with kittens, but we need your help!

We were contacted today by a young lady that is in dire need of help. Her mom recently went into the hospital and when she visited her home, she found 15 unaltered cats and a litter of kittens.

We are not in the position to take the cats in at this time - but we are trying to help with getting them fixed asap so we don’t have a kitten explosion!

It will cost approximately $50 per cat to get them fixed and vaccinated. Can you help? No amount is too small! Venmo or PayPal [email protected]

In the notes put “15 cats”.

We need your HELP! SPAY/NEUTER SPONSORS NEEDED! We were contacted today by a young lady that is in dire need of help. Her mom recently went into the hospital and when she visited her home, she found 15 unaltered cats and a litter of kittens. We are not in the position to take the cats in at this time - but we are trying to help with getting them fixed asap so we don’t have a kitten explosion!
It will cost approximately $50 per cat to get them fixed and vaccinated. Can you help? No amount is too small! Venmo or PayPal [email protected]
In the notes put “15 cats”.

06/28/2024

Don't forget about your pets this Fourth of July! Fireworks can be super scary for our furry friends. Check out a few tips below to keep them safe and comfortable.
Pittsburgh CAT

06/26/2024

Between the those we care for at the HCMT clinic and those in foster with Pittsburgh CAT we have a lot of cats! Any help with supplies allows us to use other donated funds for spays, neuters, and additional medical care. Please consider checking out our Amazon Wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4LJSRCZYN2N

06/25/2024

🐾 Clinic dates for the second half of the year are here! *Note updated December dates*

Reminder- we do not schedule through social media! Follow the instructions below:

ALL CLINICS LISTED BELOW WILL BE HELD AT THE CURRENT LOCATION: 207 Allegheny Street, Tarentum, PA 15084

Must register for clinic--no walk-ins!

Caretakers and cat guardians MUST pre-register. To register, email [email protected] or call 412-321-4060 and follow the prompts. You will receive an email or call confirming your spot.

- By Phone: To register, call 412-321-4060 and follow the prompts. Mailbox # 3 is for Fast Track and mailbox # 5 is for No Charge clinics. Please include your name and phone number in your message. Someone will return your call and complete your pre-registration. HCMT is all volunteer and this may take some time. Clinics fill up quickly and it’s best to call at least two weeks in advance of the clinic you want to attend.

- By Email : Email [email protected] with your name, number of spots you need and which date you are registering for. You will receive a confirmation email ONLY if you are registered.
Please note that No Charge Clinics fill quickly and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

-We DO NOT schedule through Facebook.

Feral cats must arrive in a standard humane box trap (Havahart, Safe-guard, Tomahawk, Tru-Catch, etc.) for the safety of all involved.
Pet and owned cats can arrive in carriers, one cat per carrier. They will be placed back in their carrier or trap for recovery after surgery.

FERAL vs PET CAT (please read!)
HCMT treats both feral cats and pet/rescue cats.
- A FERAL is a cat that will be returned to the outdoor location where it was trapped after surgery.
- A PET is a cat that either has been or will be adopted as a pet after surgery.
- ONLY FERAL cats are eligible for No-Charge clinics.
- Both feral and pet cats can be treated at Fast Track Clinics.
- FAST TRACK CLINICS are for any cat who needs a low-cost spay or neuter.

http://www.homelesscat.org/

06/24/2024

FOUND! Former Pittsburgh CAT is missing in Clinton, Pa (by the airport). Please keep an eye out!

❤️❤️ HOME ❤️❤️

One of our adopted kitties has gotten out! His name is Stanley, and he lives in the 400 area of C**t Circle in Clinton, PA. If spotted, please call his mom Heather at 724-713-0912. She is very worried about him! He is microchipped to Cat Management Team.

06/16/2024

Great reminder for these hot days ahead!

This week we have a heat advisory with unusually high temperatures. Extreme heat can significantly impact wildlife, leading to dehydration, exhaustion, and even death. Wildlife may struggle to find enough water and suitable shelter to protect themselves from the heat.

But you can help! Place shallow water containers around your yard, ensuring they are clean and water is changed daily. Put sticks or stones in those containers to provide escape routes for smaller animals that may fall in.

Make sure you provide shade and shelter for any outdoor cats, and that you keep your own pets inside where it's cooler. If you spot distressed animals (lethargic, panting), gently mist them or place a nearby sprinkler to help cool them down.

Pittsburgh CAT and Homeless Cat Management Team hope that you and yours are safe this week during these extreme temperatures.

06/11/2024

While you can find all of our adoptable cats on our sister organization Pittsburgh CAT page, we're going to occasionally feature some cats who need an extra boost! If you don't have any other pets at home and would love a pair of cats, these two are for you! Check out their full listing and apply to meet them below!

http://bit.ly/3VDJfhm

06/08/2024

It's that time of the year! You can nominate our sister organization Pittsburgh CAT for best place in Pittsburgh to adopt a pet!
Look for Pittsburgh CAT under Businesses & Services > Best Place to Adopt a Pet 🐾

https://posting.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/BestofPGHBallot/Page

Last year you nominated our little rescue as one of the best in the Burgh, up against much larger organizations, and we hope you'll do it again this year! Nominate us by going to the website and looking for us under Business & Services -> Best Place to Adopt a Pet. You may nominate us once per day through June 21. We appreciate it!

https://posting.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/BestofPGHBallot/Page #//

06/06/2024

🐾 Clinic dates for the second half of the year are here!
Reminder- we do not schedule through social media! Follow the instructions below:

ALL CLINICS LISTED BELOW WILL BE HELD AT THE CURRENT LOCATION: 207 Allegheny Street, Tarentum, PA 15084

Must register for clinic--no walk-ins!

Caretakers and cat guardians MUST pre-register. To register, email [email protected] or call 412-321-4060 and follow the prompts. You will receive an email or call confirming your spot.

- By Phone: To register, call 412-321-4060 and follow the prompts. Mailbox # 3 is for Fast Track and mailbox # 5 is for No Charge clinics. Please include your name and phone number in your message. Someone will return your call and complete your pre-registration. HCMT is all volunteer and this may take some time. Clinics fill up quickly and it’s best to call at least two weeks in advance of the clinic you want to attend.

- By Email : Email [email protected] with your name, number of spots you need and which date you are registering for. You will receive a confirmation email ONLY if you are registered.
Please note that No Charge Clinics fill quickly and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

-We DO NOT schedule through Facebook.

Feral cats must arrive in a standard humane box trap (Havahart, Safe-guard, Tomahawk, Tru-Catch, etc.) for the safety of all involved.
Pet and owned cats can arrive in carriers, one cat per carrier. They will be placed back in their carrier or trap for recovery after surgery.

FERAL vs PET CAT (please read!)
HCMT treats both feral cats and pet/rescue cats.
- A FERAL is a cat that will be returned to the outdoor location where it was trapped after surgery.
- A PET is a cat that either has been or will be adopted as a pet after surgery.
- ONLY FERAL cats are eligible for No-Charge clinics.
- Both feral and pet cats can be treated at Fast Track Clinics.
- FAST TRACK CLINICS are for any cat who needs a low-cost spay or neuter.

http://www.homelesscat.org/

05/29/2024

Kitten season is here and like everyone else, Pittsburgh CAT is overwhelmed! If you're able, check out the wishlist to help. We could really use wet and dry kitten food 🐾🩷

We have many young families in our care and need supplies! We particularly need kitten food (canned & dry) and and other kitten supplies. If you're willing to send our fosters a donation, you can order off our Amazon wishlist (look for "Cindy Wymer's Gift Registry Address" when you check out):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4LJSRCZYN2N

Or you can donate a Chewy egift card:
https://www.chewy.com/chewy-egift-card/dp/226306

Thank you! MEOW!

P.S. Our young kittens will not be adoptable until July, when they're 3 months old and can be neutered and get their rabies vaccination. If you're interested in adopting a kitten this summer, you can fill out an application in late June to be pre-approved. Approved applications are good for any cat in our care for 90 days!

Note that we do currently have older kittens in our care that need homes, and some of them have been waiting for months, as they grow up in foster homes. Please consider giving them a chance! You can find more info here:
https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=PA967&sort%5B0%5D=available_longest

05/21/2024

Wow! This weekend’s Spaghetti Dinner with Pittsburgh CAT was one for the record books! THANK YOU to everyone for all of your support! We sold a record breaking 368 tickets!!!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Amber Fink & Friends, Deluca’s Diner, Donna Priselac, Excel Sportswear, Galati Landscaping, Lisa Lendl-Lander & Rick Lander, Margo Cicci- Keller Williams Realty, Shannon Yanko- Experienced Closing Services, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, Thomas J Gmiter Funeral Home, and Victorian Finance, LLC.

Thank you to our awesome vendors: Rockin’ Cat Certified Organic Coffee & Tea, Stacy’s Stuff Homemade Cat Items, and Portraits of Animals.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the bake sale and raffle! We had an incredible 94 raffle items and endless baked goods!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to set up, serve, and work the dinner. We could not have been a success with out you! And thank you to our hosts, the Castle Shannon Fire Hall!

And last but not least, thank you to everyone who attended! The Pittsburgh C.A.T. and HCMT network never ceases to amaze us. We truly could not help as may cats as we do without the support of everyone who attends our events, shares our posts on social media, and supports with all their hearts.

THANK YOU!!

05/19/2024

🤩 Wow! It has been amazing seeing everyone so far!!
🎟️ Please note: Raffle ticket sales are ending at 6pm!!! All raffle basket tickets must be purchased and in their bags by 6pm. Pittsburgh CAT

05/19/2024

🍝🤩 Can't wait for the spaghetti dinner tonight!! See the post below for some additional event details!

Niobe says "Look at all of these delicious cookies! We hope you'll join Pittsburgh CAT & Homeless Cat Management Team at our spaghetti dinner TODAY from 3-7 at the Castle Shannon Fire Hall -- and grab some of these tasty treats at the bake sale!

🙀 Tickets WILL be available at the door! Cash, PayPal, or Venmo.

🎟️ A ticket can also be used for a to-go meal.

🍝 All meals include spaghetti, side salad, roll, drink, and dessert! Additional baked goods will be available for purchase.

📍Don't forget, we're at a new location, the Castle Shannon Fire Hall! The hall is all one level and accessible.

🤩 Raffle drawings will begin at 6pm. You must be present to win -- or have someone there to collect your winnings!

😺 If you bring a donation of dry or wet food for our colony friends, you'll get an extra raffle ticket! (Extra tickets can not be used in the mega raffle.)

We can't wait to see you all! For more information, check out the event link here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1195759274747225/