Impact Stories
Penguin's Second Chance
After missing for days, Penny was found lifeless in an alley with a severe bite wound infection. Emergency surgery saved her life, giving her several more precious years before she passed away in January 2026. Her story is why rescue matters.
Thanks to your kindness, Penny received the emergency surgery and loving environment she needed to heal.
Scraggles' Recovery Journey
Starving and weak, Scraggles was found struggling to survive on her own. With nutrition, veterinary care, and patience, she was nursed back to health and blossomed into a loving companion. Today, she's thriving indoors in her forever home.Â
Your generosity gave Scraggles the healing meals and expert care needed to thrive.
Rocky's Road
Found huddled together in the woods, Rocky and 4 kittens looked like any devoted mother and her babies—until we realized their gentle caregiver was actually a father. Rocky's selfless care came at a cost: a severe flea and mite infestation requiring urgent treatment. After his recovery, Rocky and his kids found loving homes together.
Your gifts provided the treatments and support needed to keep Rocky's family together.
Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Statement
Whisker Protection Program is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 42-3785917). Contributions to Whisker Protection Program are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by federal law.
The mission of Whisker Protection Program is to rescue, care, and rehome homeless and community cats and kittens, and advocate for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Information concerning Whisker Protection Program, including financial information, may be obtained without cost by writing to our principal place of business at 12 Vincent St., Pittsburgh, PA 15210, or by calling 484-505-6188 or emailing info@whiskerprotection.org.
In addition, residents of the following states may obtain financial and/or licensing information from their states, as indicated below. Registration with these states, or any other state, does not imply endorsement by the state.
Florida: Whisker Protection Program is a small charitable organization currently in the process of establishing its Florida solicitation status. Financial information is available upon request by contacting us at the address above.
Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs of Whisker Protection Program and a financial statement summary are available upon request at the address and phone number above.
Maryland: A copy of the current financial statement of Whisker Protection Program is available by writing to the address above or by calling the phone number above. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.
Michigan: Whisker Protection Program is a small charitable organization currently determining its registration status with the State of Michigan. Financial information is available upon request by contacting us at the address above.
Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Whisker Protection Program may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
New Jersey: Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
New York: Upon request, a copy of the most recent annual financial report of Whisker Protection Program can be obtained from the organization at the address above, or from the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau at www.charitiesnys.com, (212) 416-8401, or by writing to 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005.
North Carolina: Financial information about Whisker Protection Program and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at (888) 830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 814-5400 (outside North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the state.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Whisker Protection Program may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Virginia: A copy of the financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, or by calling (800) 552-9963 or (804) 786-2042.
Washington: Whisker Protection Program is registered with the Washington State Charities Program as required by law. Additional information may be obtained by calling (800) 332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities.
West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Wisconsin: A financial statement of Whisker Protection Program disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided upon request.
U.S. residents: contributions may be eligible for a tax deduction in accordance with applicable law. Registration in any state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of Whisker Protection Program by that state.