Kitten Scoop

09/02/2026

Let’s go back ten plus years ago. I say plus because as you get older, time flies. Anyway, I was an up-and-coming trapper with little experience in the cat world. Quite a few successes in a short amount time, sure. Still green. I saw Marsha reach out for help on the feral page a couple times and never got any responses for help. She said she had a colony she fed and cared for but needed help trapping them. It was over an hour from me. I thought Meh, can’t be that hard. I like a challenge and helping them where no one else can or would is exactly what I signed up for. Marsha wasn’t in the best of health back then but somehow managed 80 cats outside and 30 kittens.

It wasn’t her fault. Rural areas always get drop offs. When no one can trap, they multiply daily it seems. I never judged, for Marsha the only alternative is to stop feeding them. Which is no alternative at all. We worked through two clinics. A month of trapping and got every one of them. The kittens were broken up into rescues over that month as well. I left there with colony managed and a good sense of why I signed up for this in the first place. I can help them.

Fast forward 8ish years later. Marsha always kept in touch. Her sister lived closer to the shelter than she did so she would send things for the shelter cats here and there. Maxine would drop them off after visiting her sister. Then Maxine and her husband Bruce saw this little kitten outside on its own by their house. Bruce was patient and the kitten came to him, even scared, it came to him. He and Maxine reached out to ask if I would see him and check him over for fleas and such so they could take him in. I agreed.

When Bruce brought him in, he struggled with a cane over the one step it takes to get into the shelter. He struggled because the kitten needed this care and they didn’t have anywhere else to go so quickly. He was doing the right thing. The kitten they named Thor, was pretty healthy. Probably dumped. Friendly. I gave him a flea treatment, wormed him, vaccinated, and sent them on their way. Just basic care. That was three years ago. I remembered watching Bruce struggle with that step and think how wonderful it is for me to have a place for people like this. For people to get their cats that they love just routine basic care that would otherwise have nowhere else to go. I thought no matter how much work it is, it’s worth it. I am truly blessed for the opportunity.

Bruce passed away this past Sunday. That truly was a man who loved cats. Rest in peace Bruce. You will truly be missed by many. I hope you know the impact your true heart had on the others around you. I felt it. ❤️

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08/31/2026

Saturday got a call even before I left the house for the shelter. The Pennsylvania State Police in Belle Vernon found a litter of kittens along the road and needed a rescue. I said sure I’m on my way. I quickly stopped at the shelter to get some supplies, they sounded in rough shape. Huge thanks to Trooper Bernard and the entire barracks for pulling them and holding them until help could be found. These officers went above and beyond.

Once there I went in the back where they had them and they were running around frantic. Starved. One was having trouble walking. I loaded them up and in the back of my car I fed them. The one that had trouble walking was also starting to get cold. I didn’t have much time so I headed back to the shelter and called many vet offices along the way so he could be seen. A couple closed in ten minutes and had no time to get there. Banfield was open til six, but they couldn’t see us. The emergency places were an 8 hour wait or more.

He didn’t have that long. At that point I was almost to the shelter, I could give him some pain meds and hand feed him a good meal and make him comfortable. Flea free. I drove the entire way back to the shelter with the heater blasting so he would stay warm. I held him in my lap the whole way. I could see the fleas running all around his face. Poor thing. I called him Ranger. So if he wanted to go right then and there, he would at least have a name. If that’s all I could give him, then I gave it. We made it back to the shelter and got him pain meds. Flea treatment started and let him rest on a heating pad to get warm. He slipped away shortly after.

His other four siblings were still ITCHY!!!! Those fleas were driving them nuts. I gave them Capstar and even though that starts working in minutes, it wasn’t fast enough for them. I started combing, bathed a couple. About 90 minutes later we got rid of about 80% of their fleas. They had a good meal. A welcome party per se. And then they huddled together and took a long nap. The break I needed to start the rest of the cat care. When I checked in on them they were up, hungry again, so another meal. After they went back to playing with each other. I sat there and watched and thought you used to do this not too long ago when you were a full family. Then something, someway happened that was bad and you ended up out there all on your own. I am sure your momma tried to keep you under wraps and away from the road. With 7 that’s a tall order. She likely gave her life protecting you. I told them that she was still watching, and she knows now they are safe. For I too, would give my life for theirs.

If you would like to donate to their care you can do so at
www.kittenscoop.org/donate

Kitten food or supplies can also be sent directly to the shelter

Kitten Scoop
323 Oakland Ave
Greensburg PA 15601

08/27/2026

Its spay and neuter day at the shelter!

Jordan is a short haired brown tabby momma. She came in with her sister and each had one baby in tow. Jordan has a long haired tabico girl we named Janelle.

Juliana is a long haired tabico momma with a long haired tortie baby girl we call Joanna.

Both of these mommas came from a homeless person outside of North Versailles Walmart. All four were polluted with fleas and emaciated. With the anemia the fleas caused, I wasn’t sure if the kids were even going to make it. We offered all four a soft spot to land and get well and we hoped for the best for them. Through the next couple weeks all thrived and the babies started playing again with each other. They had multiple meals per day to give them strength. Vitamins to boost blood production and overall health and a safe environment to promote growth. All has paid off and mommas are now ready for spay. The beans are a little too small yet!

Next up Momma Delores. She came from someone’s back porch with beans in tow. They are now older and she is ready for spay!

Lastly, Bayley Griffin. He was found wandering Seton Hill campus outside Bayley Hall. He came in beat up and scarred from trying to source food outside. Friendly to humans, most likely lost his way somehow or was dumped. We have let him heal his wounds a couple weeks in the office but today he is ready for his neuter!

If anyone would like to sponsor a spay or neuter, they are around $65 each cat. We would greatly appreciate it! They would too. A life outside is not one they asked for, but it was one they got. Rescue is always about changing the fate they were dealt and giving them a chance at a loving indoor home. The last one they will ever need in life.

To sponsor:
www.kittenscoop.org/donate

Venmo:
Paypal is
Zelle [email protected]

To help with supplies: We are always in need of wet and dry food!

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Thank you all for following them on their journey with us! If you know anyone looking to adopt, please send them our way! And stay tuned for the new family. Tiny tiny moo cow beans!

08/21/2026

It has been a crazy week!

I am still in awe over our Meow Bash! I just have a couple more things to get to record keeping wise and will give everyone the details this weekend hopefully.

In the meantime, meet this little girl? Got a call from my niece who works at McDonalds about someone dumping a kitten off in the parking lot on Rt 119. She asked if we could take it. Said it was very scared. My first thoughts are always, is this a kitten? If so, how small? Does it need me right now, milkwise? Second thoughts are, those jerks! I never ask who would do such a thing? Anymore because I know a lot of people would and not think twice. Odds of us finding out who, even with video, are super slim anyway. Just focus on the cat. I did my due diligence anyway and asked her to check the cameras with management just to see if we could get anything.

Turns out she wasn’t dumped, she just hitched a ride under the car. They pulled into the curbside spot and got their food, and pulled out and there was a kitten. A true indeed 4 week old kitten. The most traumatic ride of her life I am sure. She is the sweetest little girl. Very vocal. So I have been racking my brain for 3 days about a female name associated with Mcds that isn’t nugget. I am still not set on a name but I have come up McChicken. Frappe, Cola, SnackWrap, Mayo, Cheese, Caramel Sundae, and McMuffin. Also cheese biscuit. That poor poor kitten who has to live with any of those names! Suggestions welcomed!

Bayley Griffin is doing well. He is still recovering from his wounds. He was beat up out there pretty bad. And I will send him for neuter next week. He does love on everyone that comes into the office though! I did send 3 for spay/neuter yesterday. Super love bug kittens Tula, Tulip, and Tulley.

So we are searching for names for small fry McFlurry cheese sauce spicy buffalo hot honey sausage McGriddle. And also our food shelves are bare. We are in need of wet food for both adult and kitten and dry food for adults. I wouldn’t ask generally but we have some bills we have to pay and keep on paying cash wise. The cats also like lights and water and medications! Please consider sending a case of food to feed them while they wait for their forever people. Thank you so much!

www.kittenscoop.org/donate
Venmo:
Paypal is
Zelle [email protected]
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R2K1TOIX21I2...
Chewy https://www.chewy.com/g/kitten-scoop_b87044545...
Walmart https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/0547000a-e8ad-45f7-af45-2928b6f1841a

08/14/2026

When you toss a cat outside. It changes them. That once over affectionate living creature, you no longer can support, house, or love……. Changes. It really is the love though, isn’t it? The love you once shared changes. Your priorities shift, then justifications come into play. What can I say? Humans are fickle creatures.

That change a friendly cat goes through though is powerful. It takes about two seconds for them to fear everything around them. Except humans. When a pet is tossed, humans are the last thing they fear. They know them, right? It was a mistake how they ended up here? Has to be. Humans should be their first fear, but a pet outside takes awhile to fear them. Many hardships have to happen. And every time they see a human, they instantly thing FOOD! FINALLY!!!! Most often though, humans keep walking, it is a rare human indeed who has cat food on them for strays. The stories their scars tell me are hard to take. To endure so much from the elements, just basic life encounters can quickly take a toll.

Meet Bayley. Got a call from Seton Hill University today about a friendly cat who showed up outside of Bayley Hall. They sourced him some tuna from the cafeteria and reached out for help. We were able to secure him in a carrier and get him to the shelter. He is a sweet boy. He is polluted with fleas, missing large patches of fur, has a scratch on his nose. They get those nose scratches when they are trying to ask for a bite to eat from some critter who doesn’t want to share. I told him that they doesn’t have to spend one more night outside. He doesn’t have to wait for food to come. He will be full. I told him the love within these walls will sustain him. For as long as I am able. It will.

We are in need of wet food! The cupboards are completely bare! He will also need vetted from head to toe. Ill get him fixed up!

You can donate at

www.kittenscoop.org/donate

Venmo:
Paypal is
Zelle [email protected]
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R2K1TOIX21I2...
Chewy https://www.chewy.com/g/kitten-scoop_b87044545...
Walmart https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/0547000a-e8ad-45f7-af45-2928b6f1841a

08/14/2026

One more sleeps until Clara gets to steal the hearts of everyone coming to the Meow Bash!

If you need tickets, we still have a few available. Today is the last day to get them in advance!

You can purchase online at

www.kittenscoop.org/meowbash

You can also paypal or Venmo

08/12/2026

We still have some Meow Bash tickets left to sell $40 each includes lunch and refreshments!

This Saturday!!! 8/15 at Live Casino!

Doors open at 11:30. Prizes go off every 15 mins.

You can purchase tickets at

Www.kittenscoop.org/meowbash

08/11/2026

Yesterday was one for the history books. Let me start off by saying DO NOT DUMP CATS! The storms from the afternoon caused a transformer to blow right next to the building and there were live power lines running all over and landing on top of the car of one of our volunteers. We are all fine, but did not have power restored until 9pm last night. Which made cat care super difficult. My son stayed until after midnight last night working at the shelter. Video in the comments!

Around 11:15pm someone left an email on the rescue line that they dropped two kittens off in the doorway in a crate we had sitting there and to reach out via phone to let them know how the kittens were. I got up to feed Frederick and saw the email and called her right away and said absolutely not. We can not take in any kittens at this time. We are full. She started arguing that Google and Facebook told her to drop them off there, that she was allowed. I said what you did was trespassing and abandonment. You have to come and get them. She said it would over an HOUR to drive back! I said you need to come and get them. After more altercation she agreed. Then her mother called me on my personal cell phone to also cuss me out for not taking them and why do we exist as a shelter anyway? She promised to let the whole world know what we did. That I was evil for making her daughter drive over an hour back to pick up these kittens with no where to go. They live in Belle Vernon which is 20 mins away, not an hour. And she dropped off two 6 month old feral cats that cant be handled. Not kittens.

Meanwhile I am getting back in my car and driving over to the shelter to check on the cats that were dumped. I had no idea if the girl would even come back to get them, so I called the cops and reported it. They sent an officer out, and the boyfriend met the cop outside about 15 minutes later. (not an hour) No one called and spoke to anyone at the shelter. They didn’t leave ANY kind of message until after they dumped them. The cop said I am only worried about the cats now, he will drop them off. The kid goes no we have a nice farm we will take them to tonight. The cop said that is true abandonment and you can’t do that. He goes well we will leave them in a cage on our porch tonight and call places in the morning. The cop looked at me and I said you can’t use my own empathy against me. I am already caring for 200 cats daily, feeding bottle babies, and dealing with the s**t show. I haven’t had ONE shelter day off in years and they cant take these kittens inside their home for one night to figure out a plan? They didn’t even consider donating a dime for their care. Their entitlement lead them to believe that we HAVE TO take them in and do and pay for everything. And when we say no, we are the villain. We are allowed to say no, we are full. This is not fair to the other ten people who called looking for space with adoptable kittens I had to turn away yesterday. This is the reason why shelter workers want to unalive themselves.
The daughter then left a scathing one star review full of lies. Like we are a business. I get home a little after 1am. Feed Frederick again, and the storms start all over with a vengeance. I check the cameras, and the building is taking on water from the flash flooding. So I head back out to clean it up and make sure the cats are safe. Then carry my tired self into work this morning.

We are in need of wet adult and kitten food at the shelter. Also monetary donations to help cover the astronomical costs that are accumulating. If anyone was to donate, the time is now.

www.kittenscoop.org/donate
Venmo:
Paypal [email protected]
CashApp $KittenScoop
Zelle: [email protected]

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Or send directly:
Kitten Scoop
323 Oakland Ave
Greensburg PA 15601

08/07/2026

Please be on the Lookout!!! If you have any of these kittens, or other info about these kittens, please reach out!!!!! Please Share.

Yesterday as I was getting ready to leave the shelter, someone pulled up. With the amount of calls we have been fielding over the last two days, I was not about to entertain another sad tale. I didn’t have it in me. I tried to ignore it and make my way to my own car…… and then I thought, what if they’re dying? Always makes me stop in my tracks. Then I rationalize what if I can just give them some advice, or provide a bed or something else and send them on their way? Would make saving them less hopeless.

So as it turns out these two younger girls were approached by a homeless woman outside of North Versailles Walmart and asked if they wanted a cat? They said she sounded drunk, or not quite right and the one kitten was lethargic and both adult cats were panting inside this box. They drove around to shelters for two hours to different ones and were told no, or met with locked doors. I said I am going to take a look, but if we can’t help you then you have to take them with you. We are full.

The cats were in fact in rough shape. The moms were overheated and very warm to the touch. Skinny, super round bellies, fur patches missing, and the fleas were the worst. When I was done handling the adults, my hands were powdered red from the flea dirt. Just from handling them for meds. Definitely anemic and the kittens would not have lasted much longer. Two mommas, both lactating, one kitten each I am guessing. Where are the others? Without treatment they will likely not make it much longer.

Call the shelter directly
724-221-7530
You can also send an email to [email protected] or reach out to us on our FB page.

For donations for these mommas and kids:

www.kittenscoop.org/donate