Brenda's Cat Rescue

08/31/2026

Jalen is a first-round pick pet groomer 😻

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

Active Cat Abuse case in Montgomery County

A man and his girlfriend from No. Wales, Montgomery County were arrested last week for severe abuse to a cat named Harvey. Harvey survived the torture but lost his eye and paw. The man shot Harvey in the eye, the spine, put Harvey’s paw in a bear hold trap and left him outside in the sun during 93 degree temperatures with no food or water for several days!! According to police reports, this man has demonstrated violence previously. Both he, and his girlfriend, need to be punished to the maximum extent of the law and serve prison time. Studies confirm that people who abuse animals will escalate their violence and harm humans.

Please sign the petition circulating and contact the Montgomery County DA, Kevin Steele and District Judge, Suzan Leonard, to express your outrage and condemnation of this violence against a defenseless animal. Cats are easy victims to abusers. If you want to keep your cat safe, keep it indoors. If you see or suspect abuse, stop it. Report it, don’t ignore it. Don’t let Harvey’s extreme abuse escape extreme consequences.

Demand Full Prosecution for Harvey the Cat's Abuse

08/17/2026

On Wednesday, Aug. 12th, Opie got a clean bill of health from Dr. Yard at Wissahickon Creek Vet Hospital. Dr. Yard also confirmed that his very short tail seems to be the result of healed trauma. Opie can again start eating kibble (yes, toothless cats can eat dry food). Opie has become a playful and loving cat who constantly seeks human interaction and affection. He has just discovered ball and track toys and he has begun to stretch and relax and play like a kitten. He still gets scared when he encounters strangers, but Brenda's lap or her feet are his evening sleep station. He kneads the air while he purrs loudly and enjoys getting deep rubs and pets.

On Saturday, Opie moved into his foster home while he awaits adoption. He will have a private room, a huge cat tree in front of a wall of windows, and a Murphy bed where his foster dad will sleep while Opie adjusts. This cat spent the last six years lonely and outside, with severe eye and mouth pain. Yet Opie had to have been once loved. He definitely has known kindness and is familiar with love; he craves human contact and affection. This makes his story all the sadder. He was a young cat when he showed up in the colony and on the feeder’s steps six years ago. Today he is beginning a new chapter in his life. All he needs now is a forever home and human. Could that be you or someone you know? Let’s help Opie find the loving home that he so deserves.

08/14/2026

Petfinder Members Area

08/12/2026

Blossom spends much of her foster hours watching animal shows on her personal TV 😻!

08/11/2026

The Saturday Surplus Give Away at St. Thomas’ monthly barn sale was a success. It was a lot of work but came with many rewards. It was a hot and very humid day and our volunteers got up very early to set up before 8 a.m. when the doors opened, They are a passionate group of cat educators and advocates who were kept busy all morning, answering questions and sharing information. Our contacts at St. Thomas’ noted BCR volunteers are an impressive group and they invited us back.

Thanks to Katie Beyer, Michael Beyer, Adrienne Dicters, Nancy Kustin, Janie Shields, and Petra Termini. Michael saved us by being the only one who knew how to erect the “lifesaving” tent! And after the event, Nancy Kustin hauled whatever remained to a thrift store benefitting an animal rescue. Janie Shields had packed her car with items from my house before the sale, and we offered three car loads of cat giveaways. We also sold the wonderful fleece blankets that so many of our cats enjoy and which are made by Cathy O’Connell.

If you have never attended this second Saturday monthly Barn Sale, please check it out. It runs through December and all proceeds benefit communities here and abroad.

08/10/2026

We want to take a moment to thank our foster extraordinaires, Lex and Diane! We and the cats are so lucky to have you. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for BCR.

08/08/2026

These three sweet kittens are ready to find their forever homes. For more information and applications, please go to www.brendascatrescue.org