Centre County Cat Rescues & Animal Welfare Organizations
Centre 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for cat rescues in Centre 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 Centre County
Happy Valley Animals In Need (State College Centre County and surrounding area)
This directory includes local cat rescues and animal welfare organizations serving Centre County, PA. Availability varies by organization and may change based on capacity, foster space, and volunteer support.
Animal Rescue Leagues & Cat Rescues
Centre County PAWS (City, PA)
Type: Shelter
Help Offered: intake, adoption, foster-based rescue, rehoming support for cats and dogs
Website: https://www.centrecountypaws.org/
Notes: Verified local shelter serving cats in Centre County; also lists cat adoption and foster services.Pets Come First (Centre Hall / central Pennsylvania including Centre County, PA)
Type: Shelter / Rescue
Help Offered: sheltering, adoption, support for community cat programs and low-cost spay/neuter efforts
Website: https://petscomefirst.net/
Notes: Located in Centre Hall and lists adoptable cats; website says it supports community cat trap-and-release programs and low-cost spay/neuterHappy Valley Animals In Need (State College / Centre County and surrounding area, PA)
Type: Rescue / Animal welfare organization
Help Offered: rescue assistance, cat placements, support for cats without placement options
Website: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyAnimalsInNeed/
Notes: Facebook activity is recent, including cat-related posts within the last 12 months. Centre Gives listing says it serves animals in and around Centre County.
TNR Support in Centre County
Hope's Dream Rescue & Sanctuary (Centre County area)
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
The Hundred Cat Foundation (Centre County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: low-cost spay/neuter access, colony support, trapping guidance, food, shelters, education
Website: https://www.hundredcats.org/
Notes: Cat-focused nonprofit dedicated to feral, stray, and free-roaming cats in Centre County. Facebook activity is recent.
Hope's Dream Rescue & Sanctuary (Centre County area, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Support
Help Offered: TNR transport and assistance for stray and feral cats
Website: https://www.facebook.com/HopesDreamRescue/
Notes: Recent Facebook posts mention clinic runs and TNR work in Centre County locations such as Julian, Jacksonville, Boalsburg, State College, and Bellefonte.
Upcoming Clinics & Cat Care Events Near Centre County
Centre County Cat Hospital (State College)
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.
Centre County PAWS SNAP / Spay-Neuter Assistance (State College / Centre County, PA)
Type: Spay-neuter program
Help Offered: vouchers for cat spay/neuter, including no-cost feral cat vouchers for Centre County residents
Website: https://www.centrecountypaws.org/help/spay-neuter-assistance/vouchers
Notes: Strongest verified local spay/neuter resource in the county.
Centre County Cat Hospital (State College, PA)
Type: Cat clinic
Help Offered: feline veterinary care, surgery, microchipping, wellness services
Website: https://centrecountycathospital.com/
Notes: This is a cat-only veterinary hospital in Centre County, but it is not presented as low-cost. Included here as a verified cat clinic only.
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 Centre 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
