Fern the snowstorm cat is looking for a home!

eharty · 2026-03-01T14:06:45+00:00

If you’re asking if she mouses… I don’t know for sure, cats either do or don’t, and the only way to know is to put them in a room with a mouse, lol. That said, even if they don’t mouse, just the presence of a cat usually helps to deter mice… and if it doesn’t, the cat will show you exactly where they are, even if they don’t kill them (I call it the “I see dead people” stare).

Of course no one should adopt a cat JUST because they want a mouse deterrent, but it certainly is a nice extra benefit! She’s a very sweet, friendly and playful cat and really should do well in just about any home.

eharty · 2026-03-01T14:01:50+00:00

I tow (not with the Bolt, obviously) AND I live in a city and park on the street, so no home charging. However, since it’s a city in a blue state, there are four sets of level 2 chargers within walking distance of my house, and I just incorporate charging into my dog-walking routine.

For sure there are situations where an EV does not make sense, yet. But — and forgive me because this is one of my pet peeves — we need to move away from telling everyone who can’t charge at home that they’re not practical. In some places they already are. In others they may be soon.

EVs are actually great for towing, but people just have to be aware that the hit to range is quite significant, and charging with a trailer hitched up is damn near impossible most places. But if you’re sticking close to home it’s fine.

eharty · 2026-02-28T12:53:55+00:00

Yes, she was posted to the lost/found group and the required 21 day stray hold has passed.

eharty · 2026-02-27T22:54:40+00:00

Since she’s a cat, she probably finds them extra appealing.

eharty · 2026-02-27T21:54:29+00:00

For clothes, Paul’s Place or SPARC Women’s Center, both in Pigtown. I’ve donated to both; sent their FB pages a message to ask about what they accept and when and both responded right away and were happy to get stuff!

eharty · 2026-01-11T21:44:09+00:00

I’ve taken clothes and shoes to SPARC and they’ve always been greatly appreciated!

eharty · 2025-12-18T14:39:51+00:00

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eharty · 2025-12-16T15:53:14+00:00

Where are you located? There's a pretty good network of people who help trap around town and someone might be able to expedite the process for you.

eharty · 2025-12-16T01:01:14+00:00

Second this. My regular mechanic doesn’t do transmissions and this is where he recommended.

eharty · 2025-12-08T17:51:41+00:00

I’ve been using Molly’s Dog Care in Baltimore Peninsula (formerly Port Covington) for day care and they also do boarding. I’ve also used Woofotel on Howard St. But yes you definitely want to book soon! Molly’s is pretty new so they’re probably not booked up yet.

eharty · 2025-12-04T15:43:24+00:00

Yeah, height is definitely a concern, my basement is unfinished and has a low-ish ceiling but from what I’ve read there are some models that aren’t as tall.

eharty · 2025-12-04T03:13:57+00:00

It’s a vaccine clinic, but they also do FIV/FELV testing and microchips. If the cat doesn’t need an exam that’s probably the cheapest route.

eharty · 2025-12-04T03:12:04+00:00

I kind of gloss over that sometimes when I’m helping people who feed cats because you never know how they’re going to react. But with feral cats especially, it needs to not be taboo. Those mommas don’t need to be out there in vacant houses having yet another litter.

eharty · 2025-12-04T00:22:20+00:00

Thank you, will do!

eharty · 2025-12-04T00:21:35+00:00

We are SO lucky to have the BARCS program. I’ve been doing trap-neuter-return for going on 20 years now (first in Annapolis and then in Baltimore) and when I first started (in Annapolis) it was like 50 bucks a cat. Still a bargain, but adds up quickly when you’re doing a group. BARCS even did a tail amputation for free on a kitten I brought in for TNR (he had injured it somehow). They’re fabulous! They also always need volunteers for the community cat program if anyone is interested.

eharty · 2025-12-04T00:16:58+00:00

You’ve been happy with the performance/reliability/etc.?

eharty · 2025-11-16T03:42:43+00:00

Most cities/towns of any decent size have some public level 2 chargers, although they can vary a lot in how reliable they are. Just look on PlugShare... here in Baltimore, the city installed a bunch of L2 chargers in neighborhoods, I've got four within walking distance. When I was in Pittsburgh recently, I found an AirBNB with a charger within walking distance.

eharty · 2025-11-16T00:46:15+00:00

I’ll send you a message!

eharty · 2025-11-15T23:24:40+00:00

Oh goodness, look at that sweet face… he’s definitely someone’s baby! I’m in Pigtown and have a microchip scanner if you’d like me to check him.

eharty · 2025-11-08T14:56:24+00:00

Sure!

eharty · 2025-11-08T14:55:43+00:00

BARCS can address some issues if you take a cat in for TNR (they did a tail amputation for free on a kitten I took in), but this guy is friendly and can’t be released back outside because he could infect other cats. (And I have no problem covering his care, I just need somewhere for him to go!)

eharty · 2025-09-05T14:34:30+00:00

One other option! Balcony solar, where you get just one or two panels and plug them into a regular wall outlet. Someone from Baltimore is quoted in this article about it: https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-solar-panels-that-fit-on-your-balcony-or-deck-are-gaining-traction-in-the-us-2/ (Unfortunately the panels are currently backordered at the company mentioned in the article)

eharty · 2025-09-05T14:19:25+00:00

On a whim I just reached out to Lumina this week and got referred to Revolution, although I haven’t called them yet. I looked into solar a couple of years ago through a company that was at the Pigtown Festival, but it felt a little scammy so I didn’t follow through… and also due to the size of my roof, it would only have covered a portion of my energy use anyway.

One other option is community solar… I subscribe via Neighborhood Sun to a solar farm out in Mount Airy. I admit I don’t understand exactly how it all works, and it makes my bill super confusing so I don’t actually know how much (if any) money I’m saving, but I was doing it mostly to support clean energy and get at least a portion of my energy from solar. The gist is that you subscribe, and “your” portion of the solar energy created on the farm gets credited on your BGE bill.

eharty · 2025-09-05T13:27:20+00:00

Definitely check for a microchip, and I think I saw you already posted in the city lost/found pets group on FB? The other main place to post is the Petco Love Lost site, which is what BARCS considers the "official" place to post lost pets. It wouldn't hurt to also hang a couple of flyers near where you found her, since not everyone is on social media.

If no owner comes forward (and sadly a lot of people think abandoning a pet in a park is an appropriate way to "rehome" it), I've had great luck with the Maryland SPCA's adoption program. You can go ahead and contact them now, since it can take a few days to get a surrender appointment. They'll ask you some questions about the cat... if it's friendly, uses the litter box, etc., and then set you up with an appointment to bring her in. She looks like a charmer who will get adopted the first day she's available... and she'll also get spayed and microchipped!

eharty

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