Westmoreland County Cat Rescues & Animal Welfare Organizations
Local rescue leagues, nonprofit organizations, and community cat support in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for cat rescues in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County
This directory includes local cat rescues and animal welfare organizations serving Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County (Greensburg / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Humane Society / Shelter
Help Offered: Cat intake, sheltering, adoption, rescue, low-cost veterinary services
Website: https://westmorelandhumanesociety.com/
Notes: The shelter specifically reports caring for cats and serving Westmoreland County. It also offers community veterinary and spay/neuter programs.Action For Animals Humane Society (Latrobe / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Humane Society / Shelter
Help Offered: Cat rescue, sheltering, adoption, rehabilitation, spay/neuter
Website: https://www.afashelter.org/
Notes: AFA shelters abused, abandoned and stray dogs and cats and provides affordable spay/neuter services.HEAL Animal Rescue (Youngwood / Latrobe, PA)
Type: Rescue / Shelter
Help Offered: Cat rescue, sheltering, adoption, foster care, surrender assistance
Website: https://www.healanimalrescue.org/
Notes: HEAL's Youngwood adoption center houses both dogs and cats and provides food, medical care and temporary shelter before adoption.Wayward Whiskers Animal Rescue (Greensburg / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Cat Rescue / Foster-based Rescue
Help Offered: Cat rescue, fostering, adoption, low/free veterinary assistance, TNR
Website: https://www.waywardanimalrescue.com/
Notes: Nonprofit, all-volunteer, foster-based rescue specifically dedicated to homeless cats and kittens.Ninth Life Rescue Center (Greensburg / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Rescue / Foster-based Rescue
Help Offered: Cat and kitten rescue, fostering, adoption, medical cases, TNR
Website: https://ninthliferescue.com/
Notes: Based in Greensburg and explicitly serving Westmoreland County. The rescue is foster-based.Zen Cat Sanctuary (New Kensington / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Cat Shelter / Sanctuary
Help Offered: Cat adoption, surrender, fostering, sanctuary care and pet reunification
Website: https://zencatsanctuary.net/
Notes: A nonprofit shelter focused exclusively on cats. Its site lists Westmoreland County among its service areas.No Paws Left Behind Animal Rescue (Claridge / Penn Township / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Rescue / Foster-based Rescue
Help Offered: Cat rescue, fostering, adoption, veterinary care, TNVR/community-cat assistance
Website: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/pa/claridge/no-paws-left-behind-animal-rescue-pa1190/
Notes: Petfinder identifies the rescue as primarily focused on cats and dogs, with founders in Penn Township, Westmoreland County. It works with local colonies and TNVR.Pet Friends Inc. (Irwin / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Rescue / Foster-based Rescue
Help Offered: Cat rescue, fostering, adoption, rehabilitation
Website: https://www.petfriendsinc.com/
Notes: All-volunteer nonprofit rescuing lost and unwanted dogs and cats in southwestern Pennsylvania. Cats are housed in foster homes.Kiski Valley Cat & Kitten Rescue, Inc. (Apollo / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Cat Rescue / Shelter
Help Offered: Cat sheltering, veterinary care, rehabilitation, adoption
Website: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mindy-10751eb1-1447-402d-89dc-72fb46d38aaf/pa/apollo/kiski-valley-cat-kitten-rescue-inc-pa159/details/
Notes: Apollo-based cat rescue with current Petfinder activity.Pet Connection, Inc. (Avonmore / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Cat Shelter / Rescue
Help Offered: Cat rescue, sheltering, rehabilitation and adoption
Website: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lakat-9f5cc021-3e31-445e-9ec3-69523e3f085d/pa/avonmore/pet-connection-inc-pa114/details/
Notes: Petfinder describes Pet Connection as a cage-free cat shelter in Avonmore.Kitten Scoop (Greensburg / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Cat Rescue / Foster-based Rescue
Help Offered: Cat and kitten rescue, adoption, foster care, TNVR
Website: https://www.kittenscoop.org/
Notes: All-volunteer cat and kitten rescue with a primary focus on Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return.All But Furgotten (Irwin / North Huntingdon, PA)
Type: Humane Animal Rescue / Shelter
Help Offered: Rescue, sheltering, fostering, adoption and humane-cruelty response
Website: https://www.allbutfurgotten.com/
Notes: Westmoreland County-based humane rescue with a kennel in North Huntingdon.Helping Hearts & Healing Tails Animal Rescue (Stahlstown / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Rescue / Foster-based Rescue
Help Offered: Cat rescue, fostering, adoption and veterinary care
Website: https://www.helpingheartshealingtails.org/
Notes: Volunteer-run nonprofit based in Stahlstown. Its site lists cats among the animals it rescues.Pet Adoption League (New Stanton / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Rescue / Shelter
Help Offered: Shelter, rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of cats and dogs
Website: https://www.petadoptionleague.org/
Notes: Current Petfinder records show cats available through the New Stanton organization.
TNR Support in Westmoreland 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
Kitten Scoop (Greensburg / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: TNVR, colony management, sterilization, medical care and rehoming of adoptable colony cats
Website: https://www.kittenscoop.org/our-work
Notes: Its stated primary focus is Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return.Wayward Whiskers Animal Rescue (Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: TNR assistance, free/low-cost veterinary services and spay/neuter
Website: https://www.waywardanimalrescue.com/
Notes: The organization specifically states that it provides TNR programs and free/low-cost veterinary services.Ninth Life Rescue Center (Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: TNR, neuter clinics and assistance reducing feral/stray cat populations
Website: https://ninthliferescue.com/
Notes: Its website lists TNR and community neuter clinics as services.No Paws Left Behind Animal Rescue (Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: TNVR, colony support, shelter/food for community cats and adoption of friendly cats
Website: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/pa/claridge/no-paws-left-behind-animal-rescue-pa1190/
Notes: Rescue listings describe its work educating community-cat caretakers and providing TNR assistance.The Cat Committee (Mount Pleasant / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Program
Help Offered: TNR, rescue and adoption of cats and kittens
Website: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/pa/mount-pleasant/the-cat-committee-pa978/
Notes: All-volunteer organization whose documented mission includes limiting reproduction of outdoor, unowned cats through TNR.Kiski Valley Cat & Kitten Rescue, Inc. (Apollo / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: TNR / Community Cat Support
Help Offered: Trap lending and assistance with community-cat sterilization
Website: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mindy-10751eb1-1447-402d-89dc-72fb46d38aaf/pa/apollo/kiski-valley-cat-kitten-rescue-inc-pa159/details/
Notes: Organization information documents trap lending for TNR and assistance with community cats.
Upcoming Clinics & Cat Care Events Near Westmoreland 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.
Humane Society of Westmoreland County (Greensburg / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Low-cost clinic / Spay-neuter program
Help Offered: Low-cost spay/neuter; cat vaccinations and FeLV/FIV testing
Website: https://westmorelandhumanesociety.com/vet-services/
Notes: The organization lists low-cost spay/neuter services and veterinary services for cats.Action For Animals Humane Society (Latrobe / Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Low-cost clinic / Spay-neuter program
Help Offered: Affordable spay/neuter services for cats and dogs
Website: https://www.afashelter.org/
Notes: AFA's website advertises affordable spay/neuter services for cats and dogs.Wayward Whiskers Animal Rescue (Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Spay-neuter / Community cat program
Help Offered: Free/low-cost veterinary services and spay/neuter
Website: https://www.waywardanimalrescue.com/
Notes: Services are community-oriented and tied to its overpopulation/TNR work; contact the rescue for current appointment availability.Ninth Life Rescue Center (Westmoreland County, PA)
Type: Spay-neuter program
Help Offered: Neuter clinics and TNR-related sterilization
Website: https://ninthliferescue.com/
Notes: The rescue advertises community neuter clinics; availability should be confirmed directly before referring someone.
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.
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(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 Westmoreland 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
