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The Cat Welfare Association

Animal shelter in Columbus, Ohio

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Address

741 Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Tuesday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Thursday-Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Adoptable Pets at The Cat Welfare Association

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Mari

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Olivia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Iris

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior

Columbus, OH

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Buffalo Bill

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Zsa Zsa

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Ed

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior

Columbus, OH

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Mr. Mustache

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Edna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Angella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Columbus, OH

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Shelter FAQs

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.
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. We're closed on the first and third Thursdays of each month, and all major holidays.

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near The Cat Welfare Association

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PO Box 14802, Columbus, OH 43214

Ohio House Rabbit Rescue

5485 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

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Licorice

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos

Columbus, OH

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Cheeto

Mini Rex

Male, Adult

Columbus, OH

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House-trained
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Luna

New Zealand

Female, Adult

Columbus, OH

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(when grown) Standard
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House-trained
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