About West Side Cat Rescue INC
West Side Cat Rescue INC is an animal rescue in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2020. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Buffalo Animal Shelter, about 1.6 mi away.
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42.91107, -78.88574
What West Side Cat Rescue INC does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Buffalo Animal Shelter380 Oak St, Buffalo, NYAnimal shelter1.6 mi
- Buffalo C.a.r.e.s. Animal Rescue2565 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NYAnimal rescue3.9 mi
- Pet Rescue2074 Clinton St, Buffalo, NYAnimal rescue5.1 mi
- SPCAKenmore, NYSPCA5.4 mi
- Spca Of Erie County205 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, NYSPCA5.4 mi
- Awesome Paws Rescue3527 Harlem Rd Ste 8, Buffalo, NYAnimal rescue5.5 mi
- Buffalo Pug and Small Breed Rescue2200 Military Rd, Tonawanda, NYAnimal rescue5.9 mi
- Spca160 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NYSPCA6.2 mi
- SPCA Serving Erie County, NY300 Harlem Rd, West Seneca, NYSPCA6.4 mi
- Lackawanna Animal Control714 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NYAnimal control6.6 mi
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Where is West Side Cat Rescue INC located?
West Side Cat Rescue INC is at 520 West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 in Erie County.
What are the hours of West Side Cat Rescue INC?
No opening hours are on record. Call the organization or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from West Side Cat Rescue INC?
Contact the organization for its list of adoptable animals and its application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to West Side Cat Rescue INC?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to West Side Cat Rescue INC tax-deductible?
West Side Cat Rescue INC matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 85-1255966). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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