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West Side Cats

Cat shelter in Youngstown, OH

West Side Cats first opened its doors in 2008. We are a non-profit, no-kill rescue and adoption facility in Youngstown, Ohio, founded by individuals who didn't want to volunteer for kill shelters any longer. We take in injured and disabled kitties, kittens that are blind, missing limbs or have been born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (a birth defect that affects balance), but we will also take in kitties living in dangerous circumstances. We outgrew our first location, moved to a larger facility in 2010, and most recently transitioned into our current location in 2018. With the exception of those being cared for in our clinic, all kitties await adoption in colorful, open rooms with plenty of beds and toys. Our shelter has several climbing trees, including a huge wooden tree custom made for us. Although we primarily serve Mahoning County and surrounding areas, people have come from other states to adopt our kitties. Every year we place between 300–900 cats and kittens up for adoption.

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4305 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44512
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4305 Market Street

Youngstown, OH 44512

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Adoptable pets at West Side Cats

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Myla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Youngstown, OH
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Nicolette

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Youngstown, OH
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Itty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Youngstown, OH
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Juniper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Youngstown, OH
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Lolly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Youngstown, OH
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Dunlap

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Youngstown, OH

Shelter FAQs

Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana Counties

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application

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Once you submit your application, your references will be checked and you will receive a call back to let you know if you are approved. You can place money down on a cat and pay the balance in full when you come in to pick up your new pet!

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Li'l Bit

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Dottie

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TEDDY

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Rutherford

Domestic Shorthair

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Petey

Maltese

Male, Adult
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Frappe

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
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