Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents

11/03/2024

Gov. Shapiro's PAC backs DePasquale, Kenyatta, but not McClelland

Democrat Erin McClelland gets no funding from Shapiro PAC to flip control of the PA Treasury after not endorsing Shapiro to be Kamala Harris’ running mate.

11/02/2024

Judge orders Erie elections board to extend hours as thousands of mail ballots remain missing • Pennsylvania Capital-Star https://bit.ly/4f7sBxz

11/02/2024

SCOTUS rules in Pa. 'naked ballots' case, requiring provisional ballots to be accepted • Pennsylvania Capital-Star https://bit.ly/4ftQzmz

11/02/2024

"So tonight I loaded up Ursula with these donations, drove to the pet food pantry, hauled it up to the second floor. Then I had to do math. Tally up the pounds. Divide out the cans."



This Pittsburgh Northside Holiday Pet Food Drive continues through December. Donation information at the link.

It is almost so time to update you on the Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Pantry Holiday Drive. The pantry serves cat colony caretakers, feeders, TNRs, rescues, and love income pet owners. We prioritize the 18 neighborhoods of the Northside along with adjacent communities. You can register at....

11/02/2024

Special Request – treats for feral cats seems so innocent, but dental disease is a huge health concern. So we are asking for donations of Greenies dental treats. Like a little stocking stuffer for each household. They are on the wishlist and can also be purchased pretty much anywhere. Think of Hermey!



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11/02/2024

Cottage Industry of Conspiracy Theorists Peddles Mistrust of Elections

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three articles examining how disinformation, and those peddling it, are impacting the election process.

11/02/2024

“What you’re seeing, over and over again, is that regular folks understand that to have that pathway to a better life, unions are the way to do it,” she said.

It's working people vs. billionaire at union GOTV rally - Pgh Union Progress https://bit.ly/3CatiYC

11/02/2024

Economic and environmental impacts, abortion, and transgender rights make the Keystone State a battleground reflecting a polarized nation.

Pennsylvania could decide the next president as it struggles with LGBTQ+ rights & immigration lies - @ LGBTQNation https://bit.ly/3AnEP6h

11/02/2024

Police Investigate Suspicious Death of a 48 Year Old Black Trans Person in Georgia - Pittsburgh Le***an Correspondents

A 48-year-old Black trans person died under suspicious circumstances in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Their name was San Coleman. A critically injured San was found by police officers dispatched to a reported injured person on the Trail Creek Trail, which is located behind the Unive...

11/01/2024

Pennsylvania could decide the next president as it struggles with LGBTQ+ rights & immigration lies - LGBTQ Nation

Economic and environmental impacts, abortion, and transgender rights make the Keystone State a battleground reflecting a polarized nation.

11/01/2024

‘Can You Drive a Stick?’ Or How I Ended Up With a Classic Land Rover Defender

Two challenges. One month. Thanksgiving dinner to wrap it all up.

Final note – yes, the Land Rover is already filled with donations of cat food. Yep.
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11/01/2024

'Above and beyond disgusting': Mount Pleasant parade display depicts Kamala Harris with hands bound

11/01/2024

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11/01/2024

Our Samhain Blessing from Jennie Jane – She Returns Two Years After Her TNVR - Pittsburgh Le***an Correspondents https://bit.ly/4eA7tjp

11/01/2024

Posted • On August 23, 1989, approximately 2 million people from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania formed a human chain that united all 3 countries to show the world their desire to escape the Soviet Union and the communism that brought only suffering and poverty. This power stretched 600 km. For more, follow

10/31/2024

In 1858, a Pittsburgh newspaper wrote about Halloween traditions in 1750 Scotland

Pittsburgh History of Halloween 1858 – Pittsburgh Daily Post - Pittsburgh Le***an Correspondents https://bit.ly/4fi8e0l

10/31/2024

Pittsburgh’s Halloween History 1889 – Pittsburgh Dispatch - Pittsburgh Le***an Correspondents https://bit.ly/3YpMAjY

10/31/2024

Donations for Pittsburgh Northside Holiday Pet Food Drive are starting to arrive.

We have 50 households caring for over 650 community cats signed up for food. To meet that demand, we'll need 100 bags of dry food.

Right now, Chewy and Amazon both have sales where you spend $100 and get a $30 credit. You can buy your stuff and use the credit to donate.

Ideally, we need bags 6-15 lbs any brand. We also need canned food. Dental treats are welcome.

This is urgent. We need to ensure we can distribute for the entire month.

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10/30/2024

How to know if your home is haunted https://bit.ly/40kDCr5

10/30/2024

Peyton is making progress. The culture of her URI identified two specific bacterial infections and the best antibiotic to treat. She's on a two week course.

She's barely sneezing and her nose isn't dripping constantly. She's gaining weight. Her coat is starting to grow back in. She enjoys being brushed and grooms herself regularly.

She eats like a beast. Makes it easy to get her meds into her sez Marie.

We think she'll have two rounds of this precise antibiotic. Then we can consider dental work - it's possible the URI and teeth are connected. So pulling most of her teeth could have an immediate positive impact on her URI.

Peyton loves attention. She's curious about the other cats, but won't have access until she's completed her treatment.

So her bill is about $1150 now. She'll have at least one follow-up visit and at least one more round of antibiotics. Then a dental assessment, bloodwork, and the surgery. That's another $2,000.

We'll keep you updated ...

10/30/2024

Immediate need for 12 small to medium sized bags of dry food, from 3 to 12 pounds. Smaller bags are easier to manage and divvy up.

A generous donor gave us 8 bags. 12 more will cover the first two weeks of November.

We are sponsoring the Pittsburgh Northside Holiday Pet Food Drive. Our pet food pantry has 50 households caring for 650 cats. Our pantry is pretty empty so we need help for November, please.

If you have extra to spare, please consider us. If you have an open bag and I know you or we have mutual friends, we will take that to use at Fort Faulsey.

Support your neighbors who take care of homeless animals and wildlife. Donations distributed to cat colony caretakers, feeders, TNR volunteers,low-income pet owners,rescuers, rehabbers and others on and near to the Northside’s 18 neighborhoods. Many of these neighbors are not eligible for traditional pet food pantries.



Where to Donate

Two permanent drop-off spots at
1213 W. North Avenue Pittsburgh 15233 (steps)
1440 Faulsey Way Pittsburgh 15233 (backyard address)
Amazon Wishlist bit.ly/TheRuffList

Financial donations
GoFundMe bit.ly/GivePghCatFolx
Venmo [email protected]
PayPalCharities bit.ly/PayPalPLC

What to Donate
Small, medium and large bags of all brands and flavors. Special diet foods welcome.

Dry food, cats and dogs
Canned food, cats and dogs
Treats, cats and dogs *Dental treats are high value
Paper plates and bowls, any type or style
Chemical hand warmers to keep food/water from freezing

https://www.pghlesbian.com/2024/10/this-pittsburgh-pet-food-pantry-running-out-of-cat-food/

50 households caring for 650 cats. That's how many folx are enrolled in The John P. Ruffing VMD Memorial Pet Food Pantry. And we do not have enough food to distribute for November. Obviously we don't try to feed all 650 cats, but we do try to give something to each household. They are colony

10/29/2024

Posted • Happy Agatha Wednesday!! Are you watching?! 3 eps left!

10/29/2024

Here’s why I go to therapy 3x each week - Pittsburgh Le***an Correspondents

Pre-pandemic, I began seeing my counselor twice a week for therapy. We were starting to work on trauma and one session wasn't enough. This was 2019. Her boss resisted. My insurance did not, so after self-advocacy, I became a woman who went to therapy twice a week. Like psychoanalysis without the coc...

10/29/2024

Posted • Happy National Cat Day! Sending love and purrs to our feline friends and all the human animals who care for them.

In the comments, tell us about your kitty (or kitties) and what makes them special!