Hannah Shaw Bio

(American Instagrammer)

Birthday: July 9, 1987 (Cancer)

Born In: United States

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Hannah Shaw is a passionate advocate for orphaned kittens and the founder of the project Kitten Lady, a dedicated initiative aimed at protecting and saving the lives of kittens through educational media and training resources. With a verified Instagram account under the handle kittenxlady boasting 1.3 million followers, she shares her knowledge and the joys of rescuing kittens with a wide audience. In addition to her work with Kitten Lady, she is also the founder of the Orphan Kitten Club, focusing on the rescue and care of cats in need.

Hannah's journey in rescuing kittens began in 2008 when she rescued her first kitten from a tree. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and women's studies from George Mason University, as well as certificates in wildlife rehabilitation from North Carolina State University and grant writing from Duke University. She furthered her impact in the nonprofit sector as the director of Rock to the Rescue, an organization founded by the bands Styx and REO Speedwagon. Through her popular YouTube channel, she has amassed over 271 million views for its cat-related content. Alongside her rescue work, Hannah is a cat parent to her own beloved kittens, Coco and Eloise. In February 2019, she got engaged to photographer and fellow cat rescuer Andrew Marttila, with whom she tied the knot on October 3, 2020. Her commitment to rescuing cats is exemplified through her efforts in caring for cats like Piper Rock-Elle and her mother.

Updated On: August 07, 2024