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
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Latest News
WEST SIDE CATS FALL KITTEN ADOPTION SPECIAL!
🍁🐈🐾 FALL SPECIAL KITTEN ADOPTION FEES!! 🍁🐈🐾 Effective today - November 1st through Thanksgiving…West Side Cats located at 4305 Market St. in Youngstown, OH 44512 will be reducing the adoption fees for kittens. 🏡🐱
🐈⬛💗 ADOPTION FEE FOR 1 kitten will be $100 and ADOPTION FEE for 2 kittens will be $165. 🐈⬛💗 We prefer our kittens to be adopted in pairs or into a home with another friendly kitty to play with! 🏡🧶
⭐️❗️RESIDENT PETS MUST BE FIXED AND UP-TO-DATE ON VACCINATIONS ⭐️❗️
👩💻🐈🐾 PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH UNDER "ADOPT" TO VIEW PICTURES OF OUR ADOPTABLE KITTENS!! 👩💻🐈🐾
🐱💗 No appointment is necessary to come in and meet any of our kittens or cats… You just need to come in during open shelter hours (Mon., Tue., & Thur.’s 4pm-6pm and We’d. & Fri.’s 2pm-6pm). 🐱💗
🐾 Adoption applications must be filled out at the shelter.🐾
⭐️🐱 KITTEN ADOPTION FEE includes: Spay/Neuter, Dewormer, Flea Treatment, FeLV/FIV Test, Fel-O-Vac Innoculation, Collar with Identification, Rabies Vaccination, and Microchip. ⭐️🐱
THE AFTER HOURS SHY KITTY KREW
🥹💝 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 🐈⬛
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, Briar, and Victor.
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.
