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The Cat Welfare Association

Cat shelter in Columbus, OH

The Cat Welfare Association was founded in 1945 by a small group of people who saw the need for an organization designed specifically to help the many stray and abused cats in the Columbus area. We are a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting better care and understanding of cats while providing for the physical welfare of homeless cats and kittens.

The cats taken into our care are strays and frequently have been abused or injured. We give them plenty of tender loving care along with any necessary medical treatment they might need. Our shelter provides a home for these cats and kittens until they are adopted-- whether it be for a short time or if they live out their lives here.

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Columbus, OH 43214
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Cat Welfare Association

We'll also keep you updated on Marzipan's adoption status with email updates.
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Marzipan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sabrina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sabrina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sunshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunshine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Paige's adoption status with email updates.
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Paige

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Guapo's adoption status with email updates.
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Guapo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Maisie The Walrus's adoption status with email updates.
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Maisie The Walrus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Colt's adoption status with email updates.
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Colt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Columbus, OH

Shelter FAQs

We are located at 741 Wetmore Rd in Columbus, Ohio. We serve the following Ohio counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway & Union.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Our shelter is open from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm every day, except Wednesdays 11:00am - 7:00pm. Adoption application can be completed in advance, or at your visit to the shelter. Application is at www.catwelfareassoc.org/adopt The adoption fee covers vaccinations, flea treatment, de-worming, FIV & FeLV testing, microchipping, and spaying/neutering. All cats and kittens are spayed/neutered before they are adopted out.We offer a 30 day health guarantee and return policy, but we will always take back our cats if for some reason the adoptive parent can no longer care for them. However, after the 30 day period, no refunds or exchanges can be made.

We have many wonderful felines that you can choose from so please visit us when you have plenty of time to look around and find the cat that is just right for you. We accept cash, checks, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards for payment.

Adoption application

http://www.catwelfareassoc.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Cat Welfare Association

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PO Box 126,
Plain City, OH 43064

We'll also keep you updated on George Bailey - KBC's adoption status with email updates.
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George Bailey - KBC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Plain City, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Leema's adoption status with email updates.
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Leema

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Albert (declawed)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Albert (declawed)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 11 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Powell, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Georgia Brown's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgia Brown

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Sunbury, OH

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