Oakland TNR Coalition

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Oakland TNR Coalition is a volunteer-run, foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat rescue founded in 2019 with a focus on TNVR in Oakland, Pittsburgh and surrounding city neighborhoods.

šŸŒˆ Hi gay! Happy Pride once again from the gayest cat rescue in Pittsburgh! šŸŒˆIf youā€™ve ever adopted a cat from us, thereā€™...
06/05/2026

šŸŒˆ Hi gay! Happy Pride once again from the gayest cat rescue in Pittsburgh! šŸŒˆ

If youā€™ve ever adopted a cat from us, thereā€™s a pretty good chance that cat was trapped, rescued, fostered, transported, socialized, or medicated by a q***r person.

Last Pride, we changed our profile picture to include the Progress Pride flag. We never changed it back, because without q***r people, there is no Oakland TNR Coalition.

This month, and every month, weā€™re proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ community, especially our trans community.

Swipe through to read more about why Pride matters to us, the intersection of q***r liberation and animal liberation, and why we believe liberation for all means ALL.

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$5 Friday for Pip! No trapping roundup this week (although we did catch 2 new cats ), because right now all eyes are on ...
06/05/2026

$5 Friday for Pip!

No trapping roundup this week (although we did catch 2 new cats ), because right now all eyes are on Pip.

In just one week, Pip heads to Safe Haven Vet for a rhinoscopy and biopsy to finally get answers about the breathing issues that have plagued him since intake and likely his whole life.

Back in April, Pipā€™s CT scan gave us some good news that there was no mass, foreign object, or polyp. But it also confirmed significant swelling around his larynx, the source of the noisy, labored breathing weā€™ve been hearing.

The problem is we still donā€™t know *why*

Steroids didnā€™t help, which means this may be more sinister than a simple inflammatory condition. The next step is for an internist to look directly at his airway and collect tissue samples for testing so we can finally determine whatā€™s causing the swelling.

Pipā€™s procedure is scheduled for June 12, 2026 with the internist at Safe Haven Vet in Wexford. This Consult will cost $195 and weā€™ve been giving a Procedure estimate of $1,800ā€“$2,300

Our fundraising goal is $2,300.

Pip is still so young. Heā€™s incredibly sweet, affectionate, and trusting, the kind of cat who just wants to be loved and befriends every human and cat he meets. He deserves a future where every breath isnā€™t a struggle.

If youā€™ve got $5 to spare today, weā€™d be so grateful. If you canā€™t donate, sharing this post helps more than you know.

Every dollar brings us closer to answers. Every share helps Pip find the future he deserves!

Donation link: bit.ly/help-pip (also in bio!)

HAAALLLP! Weā€™re out of food again. šŸ˜­It feels like weā€™re always asking, but with more than 100 hungry mouths to feed, weā€™...
06/04/2026

HAAALLLP! Weā€™re out of food again. šŸ˜­

It feels like weā€™re always asking, but with more than 100 hungry mouths to feed, weā€™re blowing through food faster than we can restock it.

Right now, our adult wet food shelves are completely EMPTY, and our kitten wet food supply isnā€™t far behind. We only have a few small bags of adult and kitten dry food left, and those wonā€™t last long either.

We really need yinz to come through for us so we can keep our limited funds focused on medical care, spay/neuter surgeries, and vet bills not emergency food purchases.

Every donation helps. Whether itā€™s a small bag of kibble, a few cans of wet food, or a larger contribution, it all adds up and keeps our cats fed while they wait for forever homes.

Our wishlists are linked below. Donations can also be dropped off or purchased at the Petco in the Waterfront (Homestead) as part of their ā€œFill the Binā€ donation drive benefiting us!

Foster Wishlists:
Amazon ā€”> amzn.to/4c7DMG1
Chewy ā€”> bit.ly/otnrc_chewylist

06/04/2026

As the dust settles from our 4th Annual Cats N Tats Fundraiser, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made it such an incredible day!šŸ–¤šŸ¾

Weā€™re still waiting on a few final donations, but itā€™s looking like weā€™ve raised around $5,000 for the cats! Every dollar will go directly toward paying off our outstanding vet balances as we head into the height of kitten season.

A special thank you to team at PMA Tattoo for their unwavering support of our rescue work, and of course to Sara Eve and their crew Terrell, Don, and Nick for once again donating their time, talent, needles, tubes, and ink for the cats. Year after year, you show up for us, make incredibly art and we canā€™t thank you enough.

Thank you to Parkway Theater & Film Lounge for hosting us, Abjuration Brewing for serving great beer and donating a portion of sales, and Safari Eats for keeping everyone fed.

Thank you to the incredible DJ Johnny Marco and his wife MacKenzie for returning yet again to spin tunes and support the cats.

Thank you to all of the folks and local businesses who donated to our silent auction.

Thank you to Burning Bush Readings for donating their time and talents to provide tarot and astrology readings, Headtriiip Glass for creating amazing kitty glass and donation a portion of sales, to Ben and Cuttles for spending the day creating art in support of the cats, and to hi H**p Infused Crafts for jumping in at the last minute to table and donate a portion of sales.

Every year this event grows, and every year weā€™re blown away by the support from this community. We couldnā€™t do this without you.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. See yinz next year for Year 5.

Cats N Tats Kitty Lineup! šŸ–¤Weā€™re just one sleep away from our 4th Annual Cats n Tats Flash Tattoo Fundraiser with , , ...
05/31/2026

Cats N Tats Kitty Lineup! šŸ–¤

Weā€™re just one sleep away from our 4th Annual Cats n Tats Flash Tattoo Fundraiser with , , and , and itā€™s time to introduce tomorrowā€™s kitty guests!

Joining us will be petite house panther Tuna, mother-and-son duo Clover and Rowan, gentle sweetheart Winston (aka Winny the Moo), and handsome tabby tuxedo Kraven. All of these amazing cats are looking for loving homes, so stop by, say hello, and see if one might be your purrfect match!

Please note: while all of our feline attendees are available for adoption, we do not offer same-day adoptions.

Weā€™ll see yinz tomorrow starting at 12pm!

šŸšØ NEW MERCH ALERT šŸšØDesigned by the talented and printed by the awesome folks at , our newest limited-edition long slee...
05/30/2026

šŸšØ NEW MERCH ALERT šŸšØ

Designed by the talented and printed by the awesome folks at , our newest limited-edition long sleeve is here just in time for Cats N Tats!

We only have 5 shirts available in each size, so once theyā€™re gone, theyā€™re gone. šŸ‘€

Snag yours tomorrow at our 4th Annual Cats N Tats Flash Tattoo Fundraiser with , , and . Come get tattooed, meet adoptable cats, bid on some awesome auction items, and grab some fresh rescue merch while supporting community cats!

See yinz tomorrow 12-8pm!

Cats N Tats is only a few days away and weā€™ve got some fun updates for yinz! šŸ¾āœØJoin us THIS SUNDAY, May 31 from 12pmā€“9pm...
05/28/2026

Cats N Tats is only a few days away and weā€™ve got some fun updates for yinz! šŸ¾āœØ

Join us THIS SUNDAY, May 31 from 12pmā€“9pm for our 4th Annual Cats N Tats Flash Tattoo Fundraiser with , and !

This year weā€™ve added custom pet portraits to the lineup, alongside flash tattoos, adoptable cats, merch, food, drinks, music, and more. Plus, the art gallery will be open just around the corner from the brewery, so thereā€™s even more art to explore throughout the day!

We also had to make a last-minute pivot with our raffles due to a hiccup in timing with our Small Games renewal (boo bureaucracy!) But it worked out because now weā€™ll have a silent auction packed with some REALLY awesome items to bid on!šŸ‘€

Some featured auction goodies include:
Four Passes + goodies from
Uranium glass set, vintage tray, and $25 gift card from .spoons
Gift baskets from Justin & Brigit
Basket from
Goodies from
Comic books
Plant basket from Cedar
Gift Basket from Every Move Yinz Make
Oakland TNR basket

Plus:
$40 gift card from
$25 Shadobeni gift card + t-shirt from
$15 gift card + tote bag from
$25 from
One new patient and follow up visit from Release & Restore Chiropractor

Come hang with us, get tattooed, support local artists and businesses, meet some adorable cats, and help us continue trapping, fixing, and caring for cats throughout Pittsburgh!

Last night, we said goodbye to Curdle, one of the original three kittens from the Larimer colony. šŸ’”As the kittens began ...
05/26/2026

Last night, we said goodbye to Curdle, one of the original three kittens from the Larimer colony. šŸ’”

As the kittens began reaching normal milestones like using the litter box on their own, Curdleā€™s foster noticed something wasnā€™t right. He was straining badly and seemed severely constipated. We started him on Miralax, but when that didnā€™t help, our friends at Rescue and Relax stepped in last night to help attempt an e***a.

Once they got hands on him, it quickly became clear something far more serious was going on. They were unable to perform the e***a because it felt like there was a blockage. We rushed Curdle to BluePearl, where the veterinarians found the same issue during his exam and took x-rays to understand what was happening. The results were devastating.

Curdle was diagnosed with atresia ani, also known as an imperforate a**s, a rare birth defect where the re**um fails to connect properly to the a**s. Because there is no opening to the outside, the kitten cannot pass stool normally. His intestines were massively enlarged and distended with gas and waste buildup.

In some cases, corrective surgery is possible. But poor Curdleā€™s condition was so severe that even with surgery, his tiny half-pound body was unlikely to survive, and if he did, he would have faced a lifetime of pain, complications, and poor quality of life. The swelling and damage to his GI tract were extensive.

And yet despite all of that, Curdle remained unbelievably sweet. Looking at those x-rays, itā€™s hard to comprehend how much discomfort he must have been in while still being such a loving little kitten with a big personality.

With guidance from the veterinary team and the support of his foster, we made the heartbreaking decision to end his suffering peacefully.

Rest easy, sweet Curdle. We are so sorry your life was so short.

His emergency visit, diagnostics, and end-of-life care totaled $455.80. We are still struggling under the weight of previous medical bills, so if you would like to donate in Curdleā€™s memory, it would mean so much to us and help us continue saying yes to kittens who need us most.

Donate:ļæ½Givebutter ā€”> bit.ly/otnrc_donateļæ½PayPal ā€”> paypal.me/oaklandtnrcoalitionļæ½Venmo ā€”> venmo.com/u/OaklandTNR

We heard yesterday was World Goth Day šŸ–¤šŸ”®Every goth baddie deserves their own tiny house panther, and Ravage is just one ...
05/23/2026

We heard yesterday was World Goth Day šŸ–¤šŸ”®

Every goth baddie deserves their own tiny house panther, and Ravage is just one of several black and tuxedo kitties waiting to become someoneā€™s familiar.

And according to the cards, Ravageā€™s future includes finding her forever coven of witches very soon. The World card represents destiny and fulfillment, which sounds a lot like finally going home to her goth parent. Could it be you?

Black cats may be the most overlooked, but we think theyā€™re pure magic. So consult the tarot, trust the universe, and find your very own bat cat at the link below. šŸ¦‡šŸ–¤

View adoptable cats here ā€”> www.oaklandtnrcoalition.org/adopt

$5 Friday for Miss Myrtle! Normally today would be our weekly trapping roundup, but this week was a lighter one with onl...
05/22/2026

$5 Friday for Miss Myrtle!

Normally today would be our weekly trapping roundup, but this week was a lighter one with only 2 cats caught while volunteers juggled life, work, fosters, vet runs, and rescue chaos. So instead, we figured it was finally time to introduce yinz to the old lady from the Slopes, so meet Miss Myrtle!

Myrtle first appeared at the Slopes colony back in February. She was already ear tipped, constantly crying, and always getting chased away from food by the other ferals. She refused traps for months, but as she started losing weight, we knew she needed help. During the same week we trapped Brave, Myrtle was finally caught too.

At the vet, we learned Myrtle is at least 10 years old and has no teeth.

As neighbors started talking, we learned the heartbreaking truth that Myrtle was never feral at all. She belonged to an elderly couple nearby, but after the wife passed away and the husband moved in with family, Myrtle was left behind to survive outside alone.

She didnā€™t know how to compete for food, defend herself, or survive on the streets. She was just trying her best.

Her bloodwork showed some abnormalities that could be related to her time outside, allergies, an autoimmune issue, or even very early kidney disease. Her skin scrape was negative and weā€™re still waiting on fungal culture results. Sheā€™ll go back in about 3 weeks for repeat bloodwork so we can hopefully get more definitive answers.

Despite everything, Myrtle has been incredibly tolerant and sweet, even while she relearns how to trust people again.

Weā€™d love to find this old lady a foster home where she can finally feel safe, warm, and spoiled. Sheā€™d probably prefer being someoneā€™s only cat and would need separated from resident cats for now while we sort out her skin issues.

If youā€™d like to give this old lady a chance, please consider applying to foster.

Foster Application ā€”> bit.ly/otnrc_foster

Between her initial exam and this weekā€™s follow-up bloodwork, weā€™ve already spent about $290 on Myrtle alone. If youā€™d like to help offset her care costs, it would mean the world to us and to Myrtle.

Donate:
Givebutter ā€”> bit.ly/otnrc_donate
PayPal ā€”> paypal.me/oaklandtnrcoalition
Venmo ā€”> venmo.com/u/OaklandTNR

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