I tried a little something by emailing some of the people I've corresponded with on the Best Friends network for the past few years, ones I know volunteer there regularly, but I don't know them well and they've just toed the party line saying you can only go through the help source you are already trying.

The rescue group I belong to finds barn homes for many cats who are difficult or impossible to place in homes for various reasons. I hasten to add that these are homes that offer well protected, sometimes heated, sheltering places for the cats and plenty of food, water, etc. They are monitored carefully by the group so they can be taken in for vet care when needed. If I found myself with an Ally, that's the route I would take. Of course, our climate is milder than yours in Pennsylvania.

Did the PA community of the B.F. network ever get hold of you? The one for my state sees barely any traffic, so it might be the same way for yours. I feel completely frustrated by my inability to help.