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

10/31/2026

🎃 TODAY IS THE BIG DAY! 👻

Our Haunted Tchotchke Event kicks off at NOON, and we’ll be celebrating Halloween all day long alongside the grand opening of

We’ve got spooky secondhand treasures, antiques, cats, food trucks, a drag show, and plenty of other happenings throughout the 5100 block of Penridge!

Come shop local, grab something to eat, enjoy the entertainment, meet some cats, and make a day of it! There’s something for everyone, and we’d love to see you there!

Every purchase and donation helps us continue caring for homeless cats in our community. Even if you can’t stay long, swing by and say hello!

📍 5104 Penridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
⏰ TODAY, October 31, ALL Afternoon & Evening

See you there! 🖤

10/27/2026

🎃 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEK & WEEKEND! 👻

Our Haunted Tchotchke Fundraising Event is THIS SATURDAY, October 31, alongside the grand opening of Philada Salvage and the Pentridge Station Halloween Party!

We could really use a few more helping hands! We’re looking for volunteers to help with setup on Friday and Saturday, and we’d love some extra help during the event, too. Even if you can only spare an hour or two, every bit makes a difference!

We’re especially excited to be teaming up with , another q***r owned business with a mission rooted in sustainability and keeping usable things out of landfills. Finding new homes for things that deserve a second life is pretty much our thing, too.

And yes, we’ll have some feline friends in attendance! Come celebrate, shop some spooky treasures, meet some cats, and help us raise funds for the kitties in our care.

Interested in volunteering? You can find our volunteer application through the link in our bio!

Not available to volunteer? But still want to join the fun? We would love to see you there! Come shop, meet some feline friends, and support local efforts to make our community a little more sustainable.

📍 5104 Penridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 12 PM to 7 PM

We hope to see you there! 🎃

Ps. Extra Special thsnk you to scotty for the lovely poster!

10/25/2026

URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR ATLAS

Atlas is looking for a new foster home where he can settle in, build confidence, and get ready for his forever family!

This handsome boy has been through a lot, but he’s got plenty of personality to make up for it. He’s shy when first meeting new people and can be startled by sudden movements, but once he’s comfortable, he’ll happily soak up pets and rubs all day long.

And if you enjoy a little conversation, Atlas is your guy! 😂 He’s incredibly chatty and loves to communicate with his people. He’s curious, food motivated, and takes breakfast and dinner very seriously.

Atlas doesn’t seem to mind other cats or dogs and can coexist with them, although he’s not particularly interested in playing with new roommates quite yet!

We’re hoping to find Atlas a foster home with a clean, regularly scooped litter box and a relatively clutter free space. Atlas came from a hoarding situation where he and the other cats experienced severe neglect. The litter boxes had become so filthy that the cats could no longer use them, and eventually, every part of the home became a place where they went to the bathroom. After living in those conditions, we suspect that having a clean litter box and a fresh start in a tidy, manageable space will go a long way toward helping Atlas get back on track.

His current foster family recently welcomed a new baby and is understandably having a hard time keeping up with everything. We’re looking for a setup that works for everyone and gives Atlas the best chance to succeed.

🏡 What Atlas needs:
A patient foster who can give him a safe space to decompress, a clean litter box, and time to settle in. Starting him in a bathroom or a large crate, which we can provide, may help him adjust.

Whiskered Away covers all medical expenses for our fosters. You provide the safe space and love, and we’ll provide the support!

Can’t foster Atlas yourself? Please share this post to help us find his next landing spot. Every share brings us closer to finding the right home for this sweet, talkative boy. 🐾

Interested in fostering Atlas? Send us a message or check out the links in our bio!

10/23/2026

From a street cat to a stable foster home and access to medical care.

Daphne is only a few years old, but she’s already been through more than any cat should have to endure.

She came into our care this past winter alongside her kitten buddy, Diamond! Both girls were trapped at a colony where a horrifying suspected wildlife attack took the lives of two cats. The discovery was devastating, sparking an urgent effort to get the remaining friendly cats to safety before more lives were lost.

Thankfully, Daphne and Diamond made it out together, and they’ve been absolutely thriving in foster care! Their foster has fallen so in love with them as a pair that we’ve been waiting for the right home that will welcome them together.

A few days ago, their foster noticed that something seemed off with Daphne’s eating. Our Medical Director examined her, and sure enough, Daphne had a pretty severe dental issue that needed urgent treatment.

We weren’t sure we’d find an affordable clinic that could fit her in quickly, but Forgotten Cats came to our aid! They pulled some strings to get Daphne in for a dental procedure the very next morning, and our own Medical Director was able to assist with the procedure.

Today, because a whole lot of people have given a whole lot of time, love, money, and energy, Daphne was able to get a much needed full mouth extraction.

Daphne is going to be just fine! She’s on a whole boatload of medications while she recovers, but thankfully, she’s finally out of pain. Once she’s healed, she can get back to enjoying her meals without those painful teeth getting in the way.

Now we need your help with Daphne’s medical bills! ❤️

As a tiny, volunteer run rescue, unexpected medical expenses like this can put a real strain on our resources. We can’t do this work without our community behind us.

If you’re able to contribute toward Daphne’s dental care, every dollar helps. If donating isn’t possible right now, sharing her story helps us reach people who can.

We’re incredibly grateful to Forgotten Cats for helping Daphne get the care she needed so quickly, to her foster for recognizing that something was wrong, and to everyone who has helped get this girl from surviving on the streets to receiving the care and comfort she deserves.

We are so happy for Daphne. ❤️

Now we just need to find Daphne and Diamond the forever home they deserve. After everything they’ve been through, these girls are more than ready for their happily ever after. 🐾

💕 Help us cover Daphne’s medical care: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/daphnes-emergency-dental-bill

10/22/2026

🚨 FOUND CAT! IS THIS YOUR LOST KITTY? 🚨

We went out to trap some untipped cats who recently surfaced at the new Philada Salvage location ahead of their grand opening on October 31st! The plan was TNR (trap, neuter, return), since none of the cats were known to be friendly.

But this shy little guy has us wondering if he once had a home. He’s already neutered, but he doesn’t have an ear tip (the universal sign that a community cat has been sterilized). While that doesn’t necessarily mean he has a home, we’d love to find out if he has a family looking for him!

Unfortunately, we don’t currently have a foster lined up for him. We’re a very tiny, foster based cat rescue, so we don’t have the extra space or capacity that some larger organizations might have for unexpected cases like this. Unless we can locate a verifiable owner, a foster, or another reputable rescue willing to take him in, he will have to return outdoors.

Could you give this boy a temporary place to land? Even a foster willing to take him in for a month or so could make all the difference! Philada Salvage might even be able to welcome him in as a shop cat once they’ve had a little more time to settle into their new space. He just needs somewhere safe to stay in the meantime!

Please share this post in case someone recognizes him or knows of a family missing a kitty who looks like him. If you’re able to offer temporary foster care or are a rescue that can help, please reach out! Let’s see if we can find this little guy a safe place to land. 🐾

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!

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!

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. 🐾

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

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

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