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Whiskered Away Philly-based 501(c)(3) rescue focused on TNR, community out reach, and education. Queer-led. Seeking volunteers in the West Philly & beyond.

FELINE NUTRITION AWARENESS DAY: Food for thought Today, we’re talking about something that has a HUGE impact on our cats...
10/15/2026

FELINE NUTRITION AWARENESS DAY: Food for thought 
Today, we’re talking about something that has a HUGE impact on our cats’ long term health: nutrition.
Cats are obligate carnivores. Their bodies are adapted to a diet rich in animal protein, with moisture naturally obtained from their prey. Yet we’ve normalized feeding cats highly processed, moisture deficient dry food, often with unlimited access, without questioning whether this is the best approach for their health.
Let’s talk about what’s actually in their food bowls.
Many commercial dry foods contain substantial amounts of carbohydrates from ingredients such as grains, corn, rice, peas, and potatoes. While carbohydrates aren’t toxic to cats, cats have no dietary requirement for them.
Veterinarian Dr. Lisa, explains:
“Cats have no dietary need for carbohydrates.”
Her resource notes that the average dry food contains approximately 35 to 50% of its calories from carbohydrates.
She identifies three major concerns with dry food: protein sources, carbohydrate content, and low moisture content.
So what can inappropriate nutrition and feeding practices contribute to?
• Urinary tract problems 
• Unhealthy weight gain 
• Nutritional deficiencies or imbalances 
• Diabetes mellitus
• Arthritis and reduced mobility
These are important factors to consider when deciding what goes into our cats’ bowls. Nutritional needs don’t disappear just because a food is convenient, affordable, or widely marketed.
What does a more species appropriate diet look like?
• Prioritize nutritionally complete food with quality animal protein.
• Incorporate moisture rich wet food rather than relying exclusively on dry kibble.
• Measure portions instead of leaving unlimited food available.
• Provide fresh water and consider your cat’s individual medical needs.
This isn’t about shaming anyone. Dry food is convenient and often more affordable, and many of us were taught it was the standard. But we can keep learning and make more informed choices for the cats who depend on us.
Want to learn more? Check out catinfo.org
Education is an important part of rescue. The more we understand feline nutrition, the better we can advocate for the cats!

Thank you, Clark Park Friends ❤️🍅A huge thank you to everyone who came out to visit us at the Clark Park Markets this we...
10/13/2026

Thank you, Clark Park Friends ❤️🍅

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to visit us at the Clark Park Markets this weekend and showing your support for Whiskered Away and our very special medical case graduate, Tomato Pie Tom! 🐾

Tom has officially made a full recovery from his entropion surgery and is READY to retire from rescue life and settle into his forever home! After everything he’s been through, we would love nothing more than to see this boy get the happily ever after he deserves.

🍅 A little about Tomato Pie Tom:
He’s officially graduated from medical case status, and now he’s just waiting for someone to make this classic orange boy a permanent member of the family! 🏡

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, made a donation, shopped our table, or helped spread the word about our cats. Your support helps us continue providing care for our medically complex kitties and makes happy endings like Tom’s possible. 

Now let’s find this handsome guy a home of his own!

🍅 Interested in adopting Tomato Pie Tom or donating a haunted item for our Halloween fundraiser? Send us a DM!

💙 Our viral sugar kitty is home from Urgent Care 💙Tyson had his Urgent Care visit at Washington Ave Animal Hospital, whe...
10/04/2026

💙 Our viral sugar kitty is home from Urgent Care 💙

Tyson had his Urgent Care visit at Washington Ave Animal Hospital, where his veterinary team wasn’t quite sure what was causing his abdominal tenderness, but thankfully it seemed to be improving before he went home.

We sent out bloodwork and a urinalysis and are waiting on those results. Hopefully they’ll give us a little more insight into what’s going on with our sweet boy.

In the meantime, Tyson managed to completely charm the entire veterinary team. He was officially awarded the title of Smuggler the Snuggler. 😂

We also decided to try a continuous glucose monitor while he was there to make managing his diabetes a little easier. Unfortunately, the device malfunctioned, so we’re back to manual blood glucose readings for now. Once we’ve recovered from this vet bill, we may consider trying another one.

We’re still working toward our $667 medical fund goal, and honestly, our viral sugar kitty could use a little more help getting the word out. This fundraiser hasn’t gotten nearly as many shares as Tyson’s original story, so if you can’t donate, please share this post! Even one share could put Tyson in front of someone who can help.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, or followed Tyson’s story. We’re so grateful this sweet boy has such a big village. 🐾

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https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sugar-kitty-tysons-care-fund

🚨Tyson needs his village again 🚨A huge thank you to for fitting in Tyson last minute today!Back in July, we helped save...
10/02/2026

🚨Tyson needs his village again 🚨

A huge thank you to for fitting in Tyson last minute today!

Back in July, we helped save Tyson from euthanasia at ACCT Philly after his family was unable to continue caring for his diabetes. Since then, this sweet sugar kitty has settled into rescue life and has been doing wonderfully with his foster family.

His original story reached a LOT of people all over the country. That post received 667 likes, so we thought we’d put those 667 likes to work!

Tyson needed an unexpected Urgent Care visit today. His tummy is quite tender, and his blood sugar has been through the roof the past few days!

So we’re setting a $667 goal for Tyson’s Medical Fund. If every person who liked his original post chipped in just $1, we’re hoping that might be enough to cover this entire Urgent Care visit.

If you can’t donate, sharing Tyson’s story is just as valuable! Help us get this sweet boy through another unexpected bump in the road.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sugar-kitty-tysons-care-fund

10/02/2026

NINE kitties found their forever homes over the past week!

Rocket, Parker, Bobo, Zozo, Van, Bobby, Orchid, Jasmine, and Daisy have all officially graduated from foster care, including THREE bonded pairs! 🥰

And this is officially a new record for Whiskered Away: the most cats we’ve ever had adopted in a single week! 🎉

We don’t usually have this many adoptions finalize so close together, it just happened to work out that way! We’re hoping this is a sign that adoptions are starting to pick up and that even more of our kitties will find their forever homes in the coming weeks!

When our foster homes open up, we can say YES to cats who might otherwise spend the upcoming months living on the streets. With winter weather just around the corner, every available foster spot can make a huge difference!

If you’re in the market to adopt, please check out our adoptable kitties! And if you’re not quite ready for a new cat, please consider sharing our posts. You never know who in your circle might be looking for their next best friend. 🐈❤️

A little kitten cuteness to break our radio silence! As you can imagine rescue life has been VERY rescue life!Extra big ...
09/23/2026

A little kitten cuteness to break our radio silence! As you can imagine rescue life has been VERY rescue life!

Extra big thank you to our Medical Director & Forgotten Cats Trainer for squeezing these five girls in for surgery last minute! Many clinics have been booked out for weeks for female pet spay appointments, so we’re especially grateful that these girls were able to get their spays taken care of.

Hopefully things will start slowing down for everyone soon, including the mating.

Now that these ladies are fixed, vaccinated, and ready for their next adventure, we’re hoping applications start pouring in over the next couple of weeks and that all five get to find their forever homes just in time for snuggle season! 🐾

None of these girls calling to you? That's okay there's many others looking for forever homes as well: 
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/281268-whiskered-away-philadelphia-pennsylvania -pets

09/14/2026

9/13/26 (Date of DCIN’s first post)
Ty is a Triumph!!

Ty is with Whiskered Away (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and is proof that being a little extra snuggly-special just means having a little extra love to give.

This incredibly sweet, affectionate boy is happiest when he’s with his people. He loves attention, happily leans into pets, and has an impressive purr motor that seems to switch on the moment he sees you and the cutest kitten mews.

Ty is diabetic, but don’t let that intimidate you! He’s an absolute rockstar for his care. He purrs right through his home blood glucose checks, doesn’t even notice his insulin injections, loves OTC low-carb foods and takes his daily routine completely in stride. His diabetes is on the road to regulation and we will be with you every step of the way.

Beyond that, Ty is simply a wonderful companion. He’s gentle, easygoing, and the kind of cat who just wants to be included in whatever you’re doing. Whether he’s lounging nearby, asking for affection, or keeping you company after a long day, Ty has a calming presence that’s impossible not to love.

Ty is neutered, vaccinated, combo tested double negative, microchipped, and ready to find a family that sees him for what he truly is: an amazing cat who happens to have diabetes, not a diabetic cat who happens to be amazing.

If you’re looking for a loyal best friend with a heart as big as his purr, Ty can’t wait to meet you.

Check out their linktree for adoption application https://linktr.ee/whiskeredaway and his Adoptapet page here: https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48648512-philadelphia-pennsylvania-cat

A big thank you to everyone who came out to visit us at the Clark Park Farmers’ Market today! 🐾We had such a lovely time...
09/12/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came out to visit us at the Clark Park Farmers’ Market today! 🐾

We had such a lovely time meeting new people, seeing familiar faces, talking cats, and sharing what Whiskered Away is all about.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, made a donation, asked about fostering or adopting, or just took a few minutes to chat with us. Every bit of support means so much to our tiny, 100% volunteer-run rescue & helps us continue caring for our many medical cases.

We’re so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community and to have so many people cheering on the cats in our care.

And of course, a huge thank you to everyone who helped make today happen. We couldn’t do this without our volunteers and supporters!

Thank you for showing up for us and for the cats today. We’re so lucky to have you. 🐾

Medical Cases: https://whiskeredawaywest-jyecd.wordpress.com/medical-cases/

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