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Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey Embraces Feline Rescue as Passion Project
3 Nov
Summary
- Wendi McLendon-Covey rescues cats, including a recent stray named Harvey
- She finds joy in nurturing and caring for the felines
- McLendon-Covey also loves decorating for the holidays, going "all out" from September to January

As of November 3rd, 2025, actress Wendi McLendon-Covey, known for her role in the NBC comedy "St. Denis Medical," has been opening up about her passion for rescuing and caring for cats. In a recent interview, the 56-year-old actress revealed that she and her husband have a penchant for taking in felines in need, with her first pet being a cat that she says was "so grateful to be rescued."
McLendon-Covey believes that when an animal shows up in your yard and needs help, it's important to step up and provide care. She sees it as a "cosmic way of giving back" and a small but meaningful way to make a difference in the world. Her latest rescue project is a cat named Harvey, who she says "just showed up in the bushes." It's taken her some time to bond with the feral cat, but she's committed to providing him with a comfortable outdoor living space.




