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Cat Welfare Association - find your next cat here!

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Cat Welfare Association
Reviews: 136
Avg Rating: 4.6
Pros: Free roaming cats in two adoption rooms, cat loving staff, does not euthanize for space, cats in every color,size, age - something for everyone!
Cons: Too many cats to choose just one!
Reviewed: 8 months ago -- Monday, November 19, 2007



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If you have never visited Cat Welfare Association you are missing out on a feline lover's haven! A limited intake facility, CWA does not euthanize for space and relies on adoptions to help take in more cats. Started in 1945, CWA is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in Columbus, Ohio and the first dedicated solely to cats. Adoption fees are lower than most other shelters in town and you get the most bang for your buck at CWA. Tests, vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter surgery are all included in the low adoption fees. This is how serious CWA is about the cats in their care - they offer a lifetime return on any cat adopted from CWA. No matter the reason or the amount of time that has passed - they will take a CWA cat back. These people really care about the welfare of their cats!
Free roaming cats make this a fun shelter to visit and pick out a new member of the family. There are also caged cats, dozing in little kitty blankets, and a shy cat area for those not thrilled with having close to 300 roommates. Cats of every color, size and age can be found - something for everyone! The hardest part is not taking them all home!
An organization that relies solely on donations from the community, CWA has lots of creative fundrasiers. The Catique is an upscale garage sale open every Saturday from 9-3 where you can find amazing deals. CWA also partners up with local businesses including PetPeople and National Tire & Battery. They are passionate about raising money for the cats in their care!
So if you want to see a shelter that is inspiring rather than depressing come visit Cat Welfare Association. They are open every day 11am-3:30pm. Check out their website which includes their newsletter, The Feline Forum, and many programs and ways that you can help at www.catwelfareohio.com.


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17 comments found.
Natalie
Natalie (Doulton)
8 months ago
What a fantastic overview of Cat Welfare! It's so informative I feel as if I am right there. Thank you for this superb introduction to a magnificent place.
David R.
David R. (Wally)
8 months ago
I don't have the writing skills you have, but I loved reading your comment. I read it after I wrote one and you found much more to say. Thank you.
Tiff T.
Tiff T. (Celery)
8 months ago
I love your black cat. How cute they are. I get black cat calendars every year. They are very special to me.

Evertyhing you write is excellent. My four cat welfare cats were always healthy and happy. They all were great from the start.

I did not know about the Catique. Cute name! I will come and visit on Saturday.
BJtoo
BJtoo
8 months ago
Your write an exceptional overview of Cat Welfare. If I were a cat I would want to live with you.
Thanks! The black cat pictured with me is Della - a CWA favorite and our Top Cat for 2007 and now 2008 (she just won the election!). I have a black and white tuxedo type cat pictured in my pets - she is my diva and "problem child" but an amazing little girl!
Thanks so much! My biggest problem is wanting to take all the cats home with me! I fall in love with a different one every week!
Brian S.
Brian S. (Ranulf)
7 months ago
Thanks for the review, I found it so informative. I go here every weekend, and yet I still didn't know some of the things you mentioned. GREAT JOB!
hdziema
hdziema
7 months ago
You won't find a better place!!! I love your review!!
Jegerulfr
Jegerulfr
7 months ago
Great shelter, my son introduced me to it and I'm glad he did.
This is the best kitty temporary home I've seen. All the staff is so caring and helpful. It's a joy to visit with the kitties here! And this is where we adopted our lovely Clover Kitty.
Deb W.
Deb W. (debwood)
5 months ago
Great review! I have a cat from Cat Welfare, and he is a wonderful cat. My cats really enjoy the catnip pillows you can buy from Cat Welfare.
kf162200
kf162200
5 months ago
I just wish they were open later during the week. I work during the week and my fiance works during the weekend so there isn't a time we're both available to go and look :(
modernrobin
modernrobin
4 months ago
CWA is definitely a great place. That is where our special kitty is from!!!!
You wrote a wonderful review. It's very accurate.
Nancy N.
Nancy N. (Malenkie)
4 months ago
Great introduction to the shelter. Super review.
hymcheng
hymcheng
4 months ago
Thanks for writing such a beautiful and informative review!
tomkitten
tomkitten
4 months ago
Great introduction to a great place.