P.U.R.R. West Virginia is a grass-roots, non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer organization funded entirely by grants and tax-deductible donations from cat lovers like you. Your donation goes directly to providing on-going care year round for abused and orphaned kitties, to heal their bodies and spirits on their way to a new chance in a furr-ever home. And for those who may not find the perfect family, PURR offers a safe place for the rest of their lives. At any given day, about 260 cats live in open rooms where they can roam and play, where they can socialize with other cats and with our volunteers. Thanks to your generosity, the cats have a quality of life they would otherwise not have. 

PURR WV does not intake feral cats. If you can't kiss them on the mouth, don't even ask if we can take them in! Intake is by appointment only. Waiting periods can be as long as six months! Call 304-265-4671 or e-mail help@purrwv.org for appointments, leave a message. Click here for more information about feral cats and kittens.

Abraham Lincoln once said “You can't believe everything you read on the internet.”
Such is the case with the recent publicity surrounding an article claiming to link a common parasite, toxoplasma gondii, to feline feces and schizophrenia.  This is simply untrue.  This parasite is MOST commonly spread in uncooked meat and can infect any warm-blooded creature.  Almost one-third of the world’s population is infected with this parasite, including an estimated 60 million Americans.  For the truth behind toxoplasma gondii, read this article from Washington State University.

Did you know that PURR WV is a sanctuary for cats who are "unadoptable" due to age, illness or disposition?  PURR WV has many amazing cats who reside in the sanctuary and need daily care like medical exams, medicine, food, water, litter, and of course, a comfortable place to live our their years! PURR WV's sanctuary has all sorts of residents: some with terminal cancer, some with chronic skin conditions, some who are just simply considered elderly.  PURR WV is able to provide long-term care for these special animals through support and donations of cat lovers like YOU!  PURR WV thanks you for any donation, no matter how large or small, so that we are able to continue providing loving care for these animals for the rest of their lives.  Donate by clicking here!

P.U.R.R. West Virginia is currently in need of financial donations and volunteers to rescue and improve the lives of cats and kittens statewide.  We are a volunteer organization funded entirely by tax-deductible donations from cat lovers like you.  Please donate today by clicking here.

Do you have a missing pet or have you found someone’s pet?  Click here to go to our Lost and Found resources page

PURR WV is the featured cause for Pre-furred.com.  Visit their website and checkout their products.  At least 10% of your purchase will be donated to PURR!

Check out WBOY’s and the Intermountain’s most recent stories about P.U.R.R West Virginia.  Click here for WBOY and here for the Elkins Intermountain.

Check out the press release of recording artist Lauran Winans creating a PSA for PURR!

Please donate today to help the kitties!

Donations are needed for our new Intake Suite at P.U.R.R. West Virginia: paper towels, black 30 gallon trash bags, white kitchen trash bags, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, rolls of heavy linoleum or medical grade linoleum flooring & money! Donations can be dropped off at 306 Beech Street Grafton, WV or at Eastern Pet Supply, Bridgeport, WV.  Thank you!

Are you ready to adopt a cat or kitten?

We have kittens and cats of all ages, shapes, sizes, and colors!   All our kitties have been spayed/neutered; vaccinated, tested, wormed and micro-chipped!!

Our next adoption / fundraiser / volunteer recruitment events are scheduled for:

1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month - Petco - Morgantown WV - 12p - 5p
3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month - Pet Supplies Plus - Clarksburg WV - 12p - 5p

Click here for a complete calendar of events and links to flyers and handouts.

Can’t make it to the adoption event? 

Visit Eastern Pet Supply in Bridgeport during their normal business hours to check out their selection of PURR kitties available for adoption.  Visit their website by clicking here.  If you adopt a PURR kitty from here, you may get a discount on select products!

PURRbabes are also now available for adoption at Pet Supplies Plus in Clarksburg! Check out their website by clicking here.

 E-mail us to schedule an appointment at our facility in Grafton WV.  Our shelter has open adoption hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings from 6:00p to 8:00p.  This is subject to change based on volunteer availability.  Check out out volunteer page to see how you can volunteer to help the kitties!

PURR West Virginia in the news!  Click Here!

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