About Us
Who We Are
Established in 2006, the Westfield Homeless Cat Project is a no kill and nonprofit 501(c)(3) cat and kitten rescue organization. We’re entirely dependent upon private donations as we receive no state/federal funding or grants.
What We Do
The Westfield Homeless Cat Project provides shelter and care for abandoned and homeless cats, with the goal of finding them forever homes. We do not discriminate based on age or medical history. We do everything in our power to accommodate all animals and each situation is looked at on an individual basis. All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, tested for FIV/FeLV, and are current on vaccinations. We also provide any additional dental and medical care the cats may need during their stay with us.
We take in homeless and surrendered cats and kittens by appointment only. Animals may not be dropped off at our facility without prior approval.
Our Story
The story behind our mission is a journey that began with a single act of compassion. In 2006, Denise, our founder, encountered a man dumping a beautiful mother cat and her babies on the side of the road. She questioned him, and learned that his daughter would lose her apartment if she didn’t find them a place to go. With little knowledge of shelters at the time, Denise followed a friend’s advice and brought them to the local shelter. The devastating news came the next day—they were euthanized because it was kitten season and they were black. Horrified by this experience, Denise made a vow: to start her own rescue and ensure that no cat faced such a fate again.
After 18 years of dedication, our small shelter has rescued, vetted, and re-homed over 13,000 cats and kittens. Every feline that enters our humble shelter gets that second chance at life.
