Get Marty: Woman pleads for help with more than 40 cats in her home

We're taking you inside the house to see what she's dealing with and how we can help
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This is a Get Marty emergency and there are a lot of moving parts to this one. Those moving parts are cats, more than 40 of them, and they've taken over a home in Sharpsburg, PA. Kathy Tommasin reached out with a tearful plea for help because she's overwhelmed. Watch the video on this page as she takes me on a tour of the house to show me what she's dealing with and how it's impacting her health.

Cat on kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinet climbing cat jumps into view during our interview with Kathy Tommasin. Photo credit Get Marty

From the moment we stepped into Kathy's home, we were surrounded by young cats of all colors and sizes. There isn't one part of the house the cats haven't taken over. In the picture above you can see one even tried to get some time on-camera by climbing the kitchen cabinets.

Kathy's house
Kathy Tommasin's home in Sharpsburg, PA where she needs help rehoming more than 40 cats. Photo credit Get Marty
Two kittens
Two kittens in the window are just a hint at what's lurking inside the house. Photo credit Get Marty
Marty and Kathy
Marty Griffin talks to Kathy Tommasin, surrounded by cats in the entryway of her home. Photo credit Get Marty
Marty and Kathy and cats
Water and food bowls are scattered throughout the home where more than 40 cats roam. Photo credit Get Marty
Cats around bowl
Most of the cats are young and appear to be in good health. Photo credit Get Marty

So what's next? How can we help? It all starts today with the assistance of the Kitty Queen Cat Rescue from Pittsburgh's North Hills. They'll be working with Kathy to find homes for her army of friendly felines.

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How can you help? 
Once the kittens are checked out and cleared by veterinarians, they'll be able to be adopted through the rescue. They're also looking for volunteers and donations. You can check out their information by following the link below.

Kitty Queen Cat Rescue
4552 McKnight RdSuite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Featured Image Photo Credit: Get Marty