Our Story
West Side Cats first opened its doors in 2008. We are a non-profit, no-kill rescue and adoption facility in Youngstown, Ohio, founded by individuals who didn't want to volunteer for kill shelters any longer. We outgrew our first location, moved to a larger facility in 2010, and most recently transitioned into our current location in 2018. With the exception of those being cared for in our clinic, all kitties await adoption in colorful, open rooms with plenty of beds and toys. Our shelter has several climbing trees, including a huge wooden tree custom made for us. Although we primarily serve Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, people have come from other states to adopt our kitties. Every year we place between 300–600 cats and kittens up for adoption.
Some of our kitties are shy and/or not comfortable with young children. We therefore do not permit kids under the age of 10 in our areas where the cats and kittens are located. We do not want them to be stressed. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
News & Events
Stay tuned for upcoming fundraiser information!!
Latest News
THE AFTER HOURS SHY KITTY KREW
π₯Ήπ Shy and bashful kitties at West Side Cats tend to feel more comfortable and less timid after the shelter closes and it’s not so noisy and busy. The volunteers for the Shy Kitty Krew are available Tuesdays, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm by appointment for one on one time with them. Please contact Sheri at 330-881-6672 to schedule. Applications for our shy kitties can be taken at this time. These kitties are also available to visit during our normal shelter hours. You can also visit our website at: www.westsidecats.org to view their profile πβ¬
If interested in adopting a shy kitty… they are waiting for you!
Shu Kitty Krew Members: BONDED PAIR Beep & Peep, Sour, Peppermill, Cody, BONDED PAIR Cindy & Jessica, Lolly, Cee Vee, and Briar
Fall FUNDRAISER BASKET RAFFLE!
πππ§Ί πΎ WEST SIDE CATS is having a FALL FUNDRAISER BASKET RAFFLE on Saturday - October 5th at Davidsons Restaurant/Tavern located at 3636 Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406 from 10:30am-2pm! There will be a wide variety of baskets to try to win PLUS a 50/50 RAFFLE! πππ§Ί
πποΈ TICKETS WILL BE PULLED AT 2pm πποΈ
π§Ίπ IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING A BASKET FOR OUR RAFFLE….we will start accepting baskets beginning Tuesday- September 3rd through Friday - October 4th and you CAN BRING THE BASKET TO West Side Cats located at 4305 Market St. in Youngstown, OH 44512 during open shelter hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4pm-6pm
Wednesdays & Fridays: 2pm-6pm
πΎπ±βοΈπ§‘ PLEASE PUT A NOTE OF SOME KIND SAYING “DONATED BY” ON YOUR DONATION WITH YOUR NAME so we can show our appreciation! If you choose to remain anonymous, we respect and appreciate that as well! πΎπ±βοΈπ§‘
ππ§ΊποΈπΎ PLEASE SHARE!! ππ§ΊποΈπΎ
WEST SIDE CATS FALL ADOPTION SPECIAL!
π±ππΎ West Side Cats located at 4305 Market St. in Youngstown, OH 44512 is having a FALL ADOPTION SPECIAL for all of our kittens that we have at our shelter! π±ππΎ
We are full…we need adopters…the time is NOW to welcome a new family member into your home! πβ¬ππ»π‘ By adopting, you are not only saving a life/lives…but you are making room at the shelter for other kittens waiting to come in to have their chance of finding a forever home as well!!!
ππ§‘ππ‘ EFFECTIVE 9/16/24 THROUGH 10/4/24, ADOPT 1 KITTEN AT THE REGULAR $120 ADOPTION FEE AND A 2nd KITTEN WOULD BE $60. ππ§‘ππ‘οΏΌ We would prefer our kittens be adopted in pairs or into homes with other friendly kitties to play with!
πΎ Adoption applications must be filled out at the shelter. Any resident pets must be up-to-date on vet work. There is NO APPOINTMENT necessary to stop in to meet any kittens, you just need to come in during open shelter hours and meet them! πΎοΏΌ
βοΈπ± KITTEN ADOPTION FEE includes: Spay/Neuter, Dewormer, Flea Treatment, FeLV/FIV Test, Fel-O-Vac Innoculation, Collar with Identification, Rabies Vaccination, and Microchip. βοΈπ±
BOSCOV'S "Friends Helping Friends" Fundraiser
πΎβοΈ West Side Cats will be teaming up with Boscov’s generous “Friends Helping Friends” Fundraiser that they offer to Non-Profit organizations πΎβοΈ
πποΈ You can purchase a $5 Shopping Pass which entitles you to 25% off your purchases in-store or online on Tuesday - OCTOBER 22, 2024. πποΈ Boscov’s is a large department store located in the Eastwood Mall (5320 Youngstown Warren Rd./ Niles, OH 44446).
β¨100% of the $5 DONATION PER PASS goes straight to West Side Cats and we are grateful for this opportunity!β¨
π£π± PASSES MUST BE PURCHASED AT WEST SIDE CATS located at 4305 Market Street, Youngstown OH 44512 during OPEN SHELTER HOURS beginning Tuesday - 7/16/24:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4pm-6pm
Wednesdays & Fridays: 2pm-6pm
ππΎπ©· As always….THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ππΎπ©·
Upcoming Events
Fall FUNDRAISER BASKET RAFFLE!
Donate
You can make a donation to West Side Cats through PayPal or by check. You can browse our supplies wishlist, or you can click on the Amazon Wishlist button, to see the many supplies that are needed to run the shelter on a daily basis.
