Carbon County Cat Rescues & Animal Welfare Organizations
Carbon County Pennsylvania cat rescue resources including TNR programs, animal rescue leagues, and community cat support.
Local rescue leagues, nonprofit organizations, and community cat support in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for cat rescues in Carbon 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 Carbon County
Carbon County Friends of Animals (Jim Thorpe)
This directory includes local cat rescues and animal welfare organizations serving Carbon County, PA. Availability varies by organization and may change based on capacity, foster space, and volunteer support.
Animal Rescue Leagues & Cat Rescues
Carbon County Friends of Animals (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Type: Shelter / Rescue
Help Offered: shelter, rescue, rehabilitation, adoption
Website: https://ccfoa.info/
Notes: In-county, cat-focused nonprofit. Their site says they provide a safe haven for unwanted cats and are located at 77 W. 13th St. in Jim Thorpe.Pawsitively Purrfect Rescue(Carbon County and surrounding areas, PA)
Type: Rescue
Help Offered: rescue, foster/adoption, rehoming
Website: https://www.pawsitivelypurrfectrescue.org/
Notes: All-volunteer rescue that says it helps dogs and cats in Carbon, Schuylkill, Northampton, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Luzerne, and Philadelphia areas of Pennsylvania.
TNR Support in Carbon County
Palmerton Cat Project (Palmerton Area School District Carbon County, PA)
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
Palmerton Cat Project (Palmerton Area School District / Carbon County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: spay/neuter for feral cat colonies, rescue support, adoption help, community cat assistance
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/palmertoncatproject/home
Notes: Their site says they work to spay and neuter feral cat colonies and help kittens and abandoned cats through adoption and education. They also say they serve the Palmerton Area School District for stray and roaming cats and take requests through Facebook or volunteer referrals. Facebook search results show activity in 2026.
Upcoming Clinics & Cat Care Events Near Carbon County
Mountain Valley Spay Neuter Vaccine Clinic (Lehighton, 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.
Mountain Valley Spay Neuter Vaccine Clinic (Lehighton, PA)
Type: Low-cost clinic / Spay-neuter clinic
Help Offered: feline spay/neuter, vaccines, wellness exams, microchipping
Website: https://www.mountainvalleyspayneuterclinic.com/
Notes: In Carbon County. The clinic says it specializes in low-cost spay and neuter surgery and offers feline services.
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 Carbon 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
