This group is for WV shelters to network with cat rescuers and adopters in the northeast and states surrounding WV.

CATS, KITTENS, and PREGNANT MOM CATS needing rescue/adoption from WV shelters are the only topics considered appropriate for this group. Off-topic discussions should take place via private email.

Shelters, PREGNANT MOMS should only be placed with RESCUES.

That cat overpopulation problem in WV is just as big (if not bigger than) the dog overpopuation problem, yet very few shelters get offers of help from rescues for their cats. Which means many cats in WV shelters are being euthanized due to overcrowding.

In most cases, adopters outside of WV will need to network with a rescue near them in order to adopt a WV cat, as the WV shelters don't generally have enough staff to handle the logistics of screening adopters out of their area. However, many would LOVE to place their cats into rescue-approved homes. You can try contacting rescues close to you by searching with your zip code on www.petfinder.com. Ask them if they work with any WV shelters and if so, apply to adopt through them and then contact the WV shelter that has the cat/kitten you're interested in.

Shelters, feel free to add your petfinder site to the Links section on this group if you would like to place felines through WVCats group. That will help adopters & rescues find shelters to work with faster.

Please help spread the word about this group!