Cambria County Cat Rescues & Animal Welfare Organizations
Cambria County Pennsylvania cat rescue resources including TNR programs, animal rescue leagues, and community cat support.
If you’re looking for cat rescues in Cambria County, animal rescue leagues (ARLs), or nonprofit organizations that help cats in Pennsylvania, this page brings together local resources in one place.
The organizations listed here support a range of cat-related needs, including:
Stray and abandoned cats
Lost and found pets
Community cats and TNR programs
Adoption and foster-based rescue efforts
This page is designed to help you find the right place to start, based on your location and situation.
Start Here
If you’ve just found a cat and aren’t sure what to do yet, it’s helpful to pause before reaching out to rescues.
Our PA Cat Rescue & Community Hub walks through first steps, including when to intervene, when to wait, and when contacting a rescue or shelter is appropriate.
If you’re ready to look for local help, continue below.
Cat Rescues & Animal Welfare Organizations Serving Cambria County
Helping Homeless Pets of Cambria County, PA (Johnstown Cambria County, PA)
This directory includes local cat rescues and animal welfare organizations serving Cambria County, PA. Availability varies by organization and may change based on capacity, foster space, and volunteer support.
Animal Rescue Leagues & Cat Rescues
Humane Society of Cambria County (Johnstown / Cambria County, PA)
Type: Humane Society / Shelter
Help Offered: shelter intake, adoption, foster, volunteer support, lost and found, pet food assistance, rehoming, humane policing
Website: https://www.humanecambria.org/
Notes: Verified local shelter at 743 Galleria Drive Extension, Johnstown. The shelter lists adoptable cats and states it helps nearly 2,000 animals in Cambria County annually. Recent Facebook activity is visible from late 2025.Helping Homeless Pets of Cambria County, PA (Johnstown / Cambria County, PA)
Type: Rescue
Help Offered: stray cat rescue, foster and rehoming support
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PetsOfCambriaCounty
Notes: Facebook page specifically says “Finding forever homes for stray cats in Cambria County, PA.”
TNR Support in Cambria County
C & F Community Cat Tails (Cambria County and Somerset County)
Some cats living outdoors are part of established community cat populations. In these cases, Trap–Neuter–Return (TNR) programs help stabilize colonies and improve long-term welfare.
If you’re caring for outdoor cats or unsure whether a cat should be brought indoors, local TNR organizations may be able to provide guidance, referrals, or direct support.
TNR & Community Cat Resources
Humane Society of Cambria County (Cambria County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: trapping, spay-neuter coordination, care for sick community cats, return to original location
Website: https://www.humanecambria.org/
Notes: Local news reported the shelter began a trap-neuter-release program for stray cats in Cambria County, including trapping, clinic transport, treatment, ear-tipping, and return.
C & F Community Cat Tails (Cambria County and Somerset County, PA)
Type: Community Cat Program / TNR
Help Offered: trapping, spay-neuter, fostering, adoption, TNVR support
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/718394127120751
Notes: The group states it has worked in both Somerset County and Cambria County and has done trapping, spay and neuter, fostering, adoption, and TNVR.
Upcoming Clinics & Cat Care Events Near Cambria County
Nardecchia Spay Neuter Fund (Johnstown Cambria County area, PA)
Some cat-related services — including low-cost spay/neuter clinics, vaccination events, microchipping days, and adoption events — are offered through scheduled community clinics rather than direct rescue intake.
Nardecchia Spay Neuter Fund (Johnstown / Cambria County area, PA)
Type: Spay-neuter program
Help Offered: financial assistance and vouchers for cat and dog spay-neuter through approved veterinarians
Website: https://www.facebook.com/NardecchiaSpayNeuterFund/
Notes: Based in Johnstown. Best Friends and FindHelp both describe the fund as assisting low-income and financially needy families with spay-neuter costs for cats and dogs.
If you’re looking for:
Low-cost or free spay/neuter services
Vaccination or wellness clinics
Adoption events
Community outreach programs
You may find the most up-to-date options on our events calendar.
👉 View Upcoming Cat Clinics & Events in Pennsylvania
(Events are added as they’re shared by local rescues, shelters, and nonprofit organizations. Availability and registration requirements may vary.)Help Keep This Page Accurate
What to Expect When Contacting Rescues
Many cat rescues in Pennsylvania are volunteer-run and operate with limited resources.
If one organization isn’t able to help right away, that doesn’t mean help isn’t available.
When reaching out:
Try contacting more than one local organization
Leave clear, brief messages
Allow time for responses, especially outside business hours
This directory is meant to support informed outreach — not guarantee immediate intake.
Help Keep This Page Accurate
This page is part of an ongoing effort to organize Pennsylvania cat rescue resources by county.
If you know of:
A cat rescue serving Cambria County
A nonprofit organization not yet listed
Updated or corrected contact information
You can submit updates through our Work With Us page. You can also leave a note below if something looks out of date.
Related Resources
PA Cat Rescue & Community Hub – step-by-step guidance if you’ve just found a cat
Pennsylvania Cat Rescues by County – return to the statewide directory
