Lehigh County Cat Rescues & Animal Welfare Organizations
Local rescue leagues, nonprofit organizations, and community cat support in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for cat rescues in Lehigh 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 Lehigh County
This directory includes local cat rescues and animal welfare organizations serving Lehigh County, PA. Availability varies by organization and may change based on capacity, foster space, and volunteer support.
Animal Rescue Leagues & Cat Rescues
Feline Good Cat Rescue (Lehigh County / Breinigsville, PA)
Type: Rescue (cats only)
Help Offered: Foster-based cat rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, community education on spay/neuter
Website: https://www.felinegood.org/
Notes: Volunteer-run nonprofit serving Lehigh County.Lehigh Valley Humane Society (Allentown, PA)
Type: Humane Society / Shelter
Help Offered: Animal sheltering, cat intake, adoption, animal welfare services
Website: https://lehighvalleyhumanesociety.org/
Notes: Long-established regional shelter serving the Lehigh Valley, including Lehigh County.Feline Finish Line Rescue (Lehigh Valley, PA)
Type: Rescue
Help Offered: Foster-based rescue, veterinary care, cat and kitten adoption
Website: https://www.felinefinishlinerescue.com/
Notes: No-kill, foster-based organization serving families in and around the Lehigh Valley.Absolutely Purrfect Cat Rescue (Serves Lehigh County, PA)
Type: Rescue
Help Offered: Foster-based cat rescue and adoption
Website: https://absolutelypurrfectcatrescue.org/
Notes: Registered nonprofit serving Lehigh, Northampton, and Berks Counties.A Bigger Purpose Kitten Rescue (Lehigh Valley / Hellertown area, PA)
Type: Rescue
Help Offered: Rescue of neonatal kittens, pregnant and nursing cats, foster care, adoption
Website: https://www.abiggerpurposekittenrescue.org/
Notes: Foster-based rescue focused on young kittens and vulnerable cats in the Lehigh Valley region.Forgotten Felines & Fidos (Germansville, PA)
Type: Rescue
Help Offered: Cat rescue, adoption, welfare services
Website: https://www.forgottenfelines.org/
Notes: Listed as a local animal welfare organization in Lehigh County.
TNR Support in Lehigh 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
Aunt Helen's Cats in Need (Lehigh & Northampton Counties, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: TNR assistance, trapping guidance, spay/neuter coordination, help for injured community cats, food resources
Website: https://www.ahcinf.org/
Notes: Dedicated to helping community cats throughout the Lehigh Valley.Coalition for Feral Cats of Lehigh Valley (Lehigh Valley, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: Feral cat colony support, TNR advocacy, fostering and adoption assistance
Website: https://www.coalitionforferalcatsoflv.com/
Notes: Volunteer-based organization focused on feral and community cats.Itty Bitty Kitty, Inc. (Lehigh Valley, PA)
Type: Rescue / Community Cat Support
Help Offered: Foster-based rescue, assistance with feral cat colony spay/neuter efforts, community education
Website: https://www.ittybittykittypa.org/
Notes: Provides assistance with feral cat colony sterilization efforts.
Upcoming Clinics & Cat Care Events Near Lehigh County
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.
Peaceable Kingdom (Serves Lehigh County, PA)
Type: Spay-Neuter Program
Help Offered: Low-cost spay/neuter referrals and services
Website: https://www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info/
Notes: Listed by local rescue organizations as a low-cost spay/neuter resource for Lehigh County residents.No Nonsense Neutering (Lehigh County Service Area, PA)
Type: Low-Cost Spay-Neuter Program
Help Offered: Reduced-cost cat spay/neuter services
Website: https://www.nnnlv.org/
Notes: Frequently referenced by area rescues for affordable sterilization services.Aunt Helen's Cats in Need (Lehigh Valley, PA)
Type: Community Spay-Neuter Assistance
Help Offered: Scheduling surgeries, emergency spays, trapping support, TNR coordination
Website: https://www.ahcinf.org/
Notes: Particularly useful for caretakers of community cat colonies.
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 Lehigh 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
