Brenda's Cat Rescue

10/18/2026

This is Hunter who is now with Brenda recovering from a diaphragmatic hernia which was repaired last Monday at Wissahickon Creek Vet Hospital. His abdominal organs, including both the large and small intestines, were pushed into his diaphragm and were pressing against his lungs. The cause was trauma, but he was not hit by a car. His surgery was very serious and complicated. He is emaciated and not in great health. He is the nicest and most loving cat. As I write this, he is sleeping on my lap.
Hunter is the second cat in a month, from BCR, that has had major surgery. Triumph had a front leg amputation, now has a rear leg infection and needs a full mouth extraction for stomatitis.
Our little guy, Puff, who had two severe eye ulcers, was just diagnosed with stomatitis and is undergoing experimental FIP drug treatment (he does not have FIP). These drugs have helped young cats recover from stomatitis and retain their teeth.
Please keep all three of these wonderful cats in your thoughts. Updates will be posted.

10/16/2026

Congrats to Midnight who is seen here meeting her new furever humans. She will be the queen of her home 👑

10/15/2026

BCR was the only cat rescue at St. Thomas' Pawpalooza on Saturday 10/10/2026. Thanks to Terry VanVessem for helping at the table. We reached a lot of folks including one man who asked our opinion about breeding his cat! Some folks are still uneducated about why it is wrong to breed or buy while homeless die.

09/22/2026

Otto is an official "foster fail" and is seen here with his new parents, Lauren & Michael!
Otto, the cutest polydactyl on all four paws, came into our Rescue as an abused kitten. He had a broken leg that had started to heal, but the bone was badly infected. There were two options: amputate or try to heal the infection which would require confinement and him wearing a cast that would need weekly changes for months. Treatment was long, arduous and expensive but we saved Otto's leg and he has regained full use of the leg. He now races around the house with his best friend, Earle, while Pickle, another BCR cat, tries to ignore the two ruffians. Cheers to a happy, healthy life Otto!
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09/14/2026

Happy National Happy, Healthy Cat Month to all who celebrate! (Jalen and Puff definitely do)

09/11/2026

Come stop by PawPalooza on 10/10/2026! BCR will have a table and we can't wait to see you there!

(FYI no cats will physically be present at this event, BCR will just have an information table)

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.