Fran is a two-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in Springdale, PA, who needs $1,500 for urgent care.

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Paws Across Pittsburgh saved many cats from a hoarding house of horrors and needs your help.

"An elderly homeowner had been caring for a large number of cats in her home for years," Jackie A., with the rescue group, tells Waggle. "She had reached out to some larger organizations for assistance this year but did not have a good experience and gave up on trying."

The nonprofit group says then the woman became ill and was hospitalized. That's when her family discovered how dire the situation was. They contacted Paws Across Pittsburgh for help.

"We visited the home with representatives from two other rescue groups where we found approximately 40 cats living in horrific conditions," Jackie says. "The main floor of the home and most of the kitties were covered in feces and urine. Many appeared sick or injured."

Paws Across Pittsburgh took in some of the cats who needed the most help, like Fran.
"Fran is just one of the cats who must have both eyes removed," Jackie says. "She also needs treatment for severe respiratory issues and itchy fleas and mites. It will be a long journey, but together, we can provide Fran the necessary care and support."

The rescue is desperately trying to raise money for Fran and the other cats they saved. All the medical bills the organization will incur are a substantial financial undertaking.

Will you help them make it through this crisis?

"We cannot thank our amazing supporters enough for their generosity and kindness," Jackie says. "Your support means the world to us and to cats like Fran."