This place is so wonderful. There are three whole floors of clean, well-maintained, free roaming spaces for cats and kittens. The rooms are organized so that cats are in the best and most comfortable environment for their age and personalities. The staff is so kind and knowledgeable about the cats. We adopted two kittens here and were given cute little blankets to take home with them, and all the information we could possibly need for pet care and vet visits. The adoption fee was super reasonable considering the kitties came fully up to date on all their shots, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Can't say enough good things about Kitty Cottage! read more

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We adopted our girl Biscuit from Kitty Cottage and we had a great experience! Facilities are clean and the staff is really friendly. All of the cats appeared healthy and happy and the cat rooms were open and accessible. Great place to adopt from! read more

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center - Animal Shelters Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

Kitty Cottage is a nonprofit that maintains a cage-free adoption center for homeless cats. The Cottage operates out of a converted three-story house, each room decorated with cat photos, feline-esque paintings, and kitty kitsch. Plenty of couches, chairs, mats, and ledges provide lots of lounge space. Cats are all over, scratching scratching posts, batting toys, and doing cat things. We stopped in to check out their cats. We were asked to use hand sanitizer before venturing in. Milkshake, an 18-year old cat, greeted me. I believe he's one of the permanent residents, according to a volunteer. For a nominal fee, you can adopt a resident (or two). Volunteers roam the premises, brushing[1] and providing attention to the cats and are happy to answer questions about the Cottage and its residents. Kitty Cottage receives no government funding, so anything you do is appreciated by the organization and the kittens. Do you like cats, but can't take them home? Volunteer time to help care for the cats. Don't have time? The Cottage accepts donations of kitty litter and paper plates, among other things. Call to see where you can help. [1] They might brush you, too, if you ask nicely. read more

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center - (photographed by Dave Hong) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

They never let you in. They have more cats than they know what to do with. They are always looking for help.

I love Kitty Cottage! I have adopted from them twice (a bonded pair of adults, then a kitten) and both times they listened and catered to what I was looking for and helped me find the perfect match(es)! Also, as someone who has worked in animal rescue, their animal care and safety is top-notch. The shelter is clean and organized and provides excellent living accommodations for the yet-to-be-adopted cats and kittens. The staff and volunteers also spend a lot of time working on socializing the cats for adoption and really know the personalities, histories, and needs/fit for each cat they have. If you are looking for a cat or kitten, I would highly recommend Kitty Cottage - tell them exactly what you are looking for and they will find you your perfect feline companion(s)! read more

I adopted my wonderful little boy Spot here after my soulmate Lulu passed away. This place offers such a special and unique way to meet little ones and identify who you and your family might click with. My tour guide was extremely patient and thorough and clearly knew the few dozen cats who resided here very well. After I went through the entire house, I wanted to spend some more time with the few cats I felt a special connection with, and she was happy to let me do so. After I filled out a very detailed application, it took about four days for my references to be contacted and my application to be approved. I would come back here in a heartbeat. I highly recommend this one-of-a-kind place to all cat lovers wanting to expand their families. read more

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center - Animal Shelters Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

Great experience working with the folks here on getting a kitten. Kitten had all shots and vet checkup. Staff was very professional and supportive as this is our first pet so we many questions. As you can see by the pic this is a cat that came from a good place! read more

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center - Animal Shelters Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

We adopted 2 kItties from here in January and are very happy! We had an appointment scheduled so we were the only ones there (for safety/covid precautions) and the woman was able to answer all of our questions about the cats in each room. We wanted 2 cats and she was able to tell us which cats would be good together vs which cats should be in a one cat house. The application took a little long to get approved, but we were happy that they have thorough background checks! My family has adopted from here in the past growing up, so I was pleased that the center has been going strong since our last adoption in 2007! read more

I know this is not in Philly, but when I wanted to adopt a cute little kitten, I could find no good places in Philly! (I did find an alley cat once, but it didn't enjoy being pet by strangers and now I have a strange incurable disease.) Although you will drive about 35 minutes to Kitty Cottage, can you really argue with that name? And a Kitty Cottage is exactly what it is---a little home filled with tons of play houses, scratch posts and jungles of climbing things. The front of the house was converted into an office, while the back living room houses all the toys/posts and the cats who lay in the sun and come to rub against your leg (no crates and florescent lights here!) There are two kitten rooms in the back, which are closed off to the other cats. The kitten rooms are like little nurseries---quite, good-smelling, bright. If you are interested in a kitten, they let you go in (after you wash your hands) and stay in there. The kittens will emerge after awhile and you will most likely want to take them all home. All the cats here are rescued or found in backyards, etc. The Kitty Cottage staff usually emplores you to take home an older cat (not a kitten), because they need love too. The staff is pleasant, thorough and kind. They will even give your new pet a homemade, staff-crocheted blanket for the ride home . . . **If you have read this article and are not interested in a cat or do not consider yourself a cat person, you probably still want a cute little furry kitty head nuzzling your nose in the morning. Go to Kitty Cottage. read more

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center - Animal Shelters Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

My family and I adopted two kittens from here when I was in high school (they're about 9 or so now) and part of the reason we chose from here was because of the cage free atmosphere. You could interact with all the cats they have as well as see them in a more natural home-like habitat (as opposed to other places that have them in miserable little cages). The volunteers were also really thorough in helping us choose; for example, my grandmother wanted a lap-cat while I just wanted a calico because I thought they were cool looking. We found what we were searching for in both cases. The only thing they get a star off for has to do with the free-range atmosphere. One of the kittens we adopted got into a fight with another cat before we came to pick her up and had a huge scratch across her eye (think a slightly less dramatic version of Scar from the Lion King). She later lost that eye to an infection, despite trips to the vet, eye drops, and two pricy surgeries(to remove and sew up the area). Once an animal is adopted, I think they should have a private area/room where they are kept in order to keep any other cats from having the same fate. read more

The Kitty Cottage adoption center truly cares for cats and ensures future homes are really forever homes by undertaking a thorough vetting process. I was impressed. And the cats are loved as if they were theirs. Do not buy, adopt!! These kittens will make you happy. :) read more

I'm going to start off by saying I may be a little biased about the Kitty Cottage- I currently am a volunteer here. However, as a volunteer I can truly say how great this place is. They are a no kill, cage free shelter for cats. This means that the cats here can stay for the rest of their life if they don't get adopted and they will be well taken care of. The cage free home-like environment allows visitors to get to know the cats before they take one home. The volunteers and staff really care about the cats here and will do their best to try to match you up with the right one for you. They are always getting new cats, so don't worry if you don't fall in love the first visit! read more

Kitty Cottage is a wonderful cat adoption place. They get their shots, neutered/spayed, microchipped. I adopted a loving 3 year old cat almost 3 weeks ago, the staff was so friendly and helpful and they really care a lot about the cats. I highly recommend this place! read more

Wonderful place! I am in love with the darling kitten I adopted from Kitty Cottage. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable about each cat's personality, and the cats are treated with respect and the conditions are clean and loving. read more

Absolutely terrific organization. I volunteered there for a year (plan to continue) and became very familiar with the organization. Staff there are extremely knowledgeable, patient, committed to finding the right match for cats. It's a magical, magical place with some just precious cats that need loving, dedicated families. read more

We had such a great experience adopting our Chucky that a few months later we ended up adopting 2 more!

If you are looking to adopt a cat & give it a forever home, Kitty Cottage is the place to go! I adopted my cat Sebastian (originally named Tucker) from Kitty Cottage and the experience has been a dream. I liked the fact that the cats are not kept in cages & you can interact with them to see if there is any chemistry. And the staff is top-notch! They were all so friendly & willing to share information which really struck me. I haven't had a cat since I was a child so I wasn't very familiar with them. The staff there advised me on how to pick up a cat, how to hold a cat, where cats like to be stroked & petted and explained a few cat behaviors - such as hiding their faces when they feel unsure, scared or unfamiliar with a person or situation. This may seem like "no big deal" for some but for me it was HUGE in my quest to better understand my cat & a few do's and don't's. I adopted Sebastian in April. He is a very shy guy but has since warmed up & I think we are in love! He comes to check on me regularly throughout the day & night (when he's not sleeping) and he's slowly but surely allowing me to brush his beautiful coat! Finally, I love the fact that the cats at Kitty Cottage are spayed/neutered, tested for various diseases, have received flea meds so that they are not infested & they're microchipped - I couldn't ask for more. This was a great experience for me & probably Sebastian too and if you are considering giving a cat a forever home, please consider Kitty Cottage - I don't think you can go wrong, at least I didn't! read more

We just adopted a 3 year old cat from the Kitty Cottage. The place is very clean and well kept considering how many cats live there! The volunteers obviously care 100% for these animals and really take the time to socialize them and get to know their personalities. This isn't a place where they would simply try to give you any old cat to create more room. They really strive to make a forever match so the owner and the cat will be happy. I was immediately introduced to Buddy after discussing what we were looking for in a cat. He was sick when we met, so it took a couple weeks for him to get better. When we brought him home he became sick again. The Kitty Cottage people were concerned and asked if I would like to bring him back, but explained that these poor creatures are really stressed by so much change, Long story short, it has been almost three weeks. He is healthy, happy, in a routine and exactly the cat we had hoped for. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a wonderful cat. Also, remember this place survives on donations. I thought the adoption fee was very reasonable. read more

I have adopted two cats from Kitty Cottage and they are the only cats I ever had that got along since day 1. Most of the cats roam the house freely at the shelter (except the "swinging singles" who don't play well with others), so they are very well socialized, which makes them much better behaved. You can also get acquainted with the cats in a natural environment instead of looking at them through a cage or meeting them when they have been released from a cage for the first time in days. read more

This place is great!! I had to drop off a cat here once. I was fostering her and the lady failed to pick her up when she was suppose to. I couldn't keep her indefinitely because I already had my own house of cats and my parents who I was living with at the time told me no more. I called the lady every day for 2 weeks and she never returned my call so I had to take Buzz here. They were great and welcoming when I arrived. I felt bad about taking the cat here and they made a hard tough situation easier for me. These people are great!!! read more

Sadly, my review is not so good. I have no doubt that other people have found wonderful pets here...but i did not. My family and i adopted from the kitty cottage many years ago. It was our first cat and i remember walking into a room and seeing all the cute little kittens playing everywhere. It was like a paradise just for me. I picked one out and was the happiest kid in the world. The kitten seemed a little tired and the staff assured us it was just because she was worn out. They informed us she had had all her shots and was in good health, just sleepy from some type of surgery. We brought her home about a week or so later. The day we had her, she started to throw up. We thought her stomach might have been upset, but by the second day, she could barely move. We brought her to the vet and they called us later saying she had something called distemper. She died on Christmas day, 2 days later. We emailed the place trying to wonder why they had let us take home a sick cat. They refused to answer our emails or our questions over the phone. I am still unhappy with what happened and believe the company was dishonest with our family. read more

A great organization that rescues cats. I adopted a cat from here recently. The staff are extremely friendly and know their stuff. Would recommend adopting a cat from here. read more

I highly recommend Kitty Cottage if you are looking for a cat. It is literally a house for cats. You can go from room to room and interact with the cats to find your purrfect companion. The cats are very well cared for. The staff is very knowledgeable and care a great deal for the kitties in their care. I will always have a cat or two in my home. And I won't go anywhere else to adopt. read more

. . NEW LOCATION: 317 West Johnson Highway Norristown, PA 19401-1992 (610) 731-0101 OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Kitty Cottage is not closed. Lots of beautiful loving kitties. OPEN FOR BUSINESS. . . read more

I spoke to a volunteer by the name of Tiffany today. We spoke about a kitten and adult cats that I have roaming around my farm. Apparently, Kitty Cottage is really only for cats who have lived indoors not so much for feral cats. She's telling me that I have to pay fees if I was to bring in the kitten (that's if they chose to keep the kitten). The fee is close to but not exactly $200.00. Well no wonder animals never get adopted. Those fees are crazy. Next she's telling me that "I" should go and find a spay and neuter place to handle the adult cats. Now, I've tried to do this with no results. Everyone I've spoken to including this dismissive, vapid Tiffany person has brushed me off. Told me I had to bring the cats in plus pay for it. Ok, so I'm doing a good citizen thing here by trying to help minimize the cat population but no one is listening. I don't have a car or a way to do all this. Tiffany apparently didn't want to hear it or care. She totally shut herself down and didn't even answer my concerns about being able to find a way to help these cats. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I've received responses like this when it comes to helping feral animals. People claim that they care and want to be there but really they could give a good you know what. It would be a good idea for this organization to have phone numbers of places/vets that can help with spaying and neutering. Instead of being or thinking that you're so elite make it your business to work with the community in handling the cat issue. And, if I receive an e-mail stating that you work with the community to do such. I'm going to call you on it. I have lived here for close to three years. Never once have I seen a poster or a message from Kitty Cottage stating that you are involved in reducing the cat population. Also, I wouldn't bring a cat to you if it were dying in my arms. I don't like Tiffany's attitude and unprofessionalism. I don't care if you are a volunteer. Ignoring people when they speak to you is very off-putting. You bring your organization down to a gross place with that kind of communication. Thanks for nothing. read more

What a special, special place. After being treated like a criminal at some shelters and being horrified at the conditions at others, we were thrilled to find Kitty Cottage. The volunteers clearly love the cats and take excellent care of them. The woman who took us around knew each cat personally, which made it a lot easier to choose one - there were three floors of cats! All ages, colors, and personalities. The adoption process was simple and it only took a few days for them to check my references. When we returned to pick up Benny, they even sent us home with a blanket hand-made by nuns. I had no idea a place like this existed. read more

Went to KC to look at adopting a cat at the recommendation of a friend who adopted there. Although we got our cat from another organization (we just liked the him), I was very impressed by KC's volunteers, facility and commitment to being clean. KC is worth your while to check out. read more

Oh, how I LOVE Kitty Cottage! I will say that I am biased as I am a volunteer here - but my review stands strong. They are a no-kill cage-free feline adoption center. They have a wide volunteer group and highly supportive staff, it is evident that everyone is there for the animals - and they all want the best for them, always. I have adopted two cats from them and upon their wellness visits our vet always raves about their good health and disposition. In fact, our vet didn't even believe that one of our cats was from a shelter because she was so well behaved and healthy. I highly recommend stopping in for a visit, they have a wide variety of cats, from kittens to senior-kitizens. Also, their rates are highly competitive with other pet stores or shelters. It is to my knowledge that kittens under six months are $125, under a year $100, and older than a year ninety some odd dollars (however, I would call for their most current rates). Love the management, and kitties! read more

We adopted two females from Kitty Cottage two years ago, and were incredibly impressed with the facility and staff there. Thanks to the love and care our girls received at KC, they were (and remain) wonderfully social little felines! So thankful for the wonderful work that KC does! read more

I adopted my sweet kitty from them a little over a month ago. Staff was so friendly and helpful. They do such great work at kitty cottage!

I adopted my first cat ever from Kitty Cottage after visiting about 7 places. Kitty Cottage in Norristown, PA was the nicest one by far. It's a 3-story house of free-roaming kitties. The third floor attic has nature scenes painted on the walls. It smells nice, is clean, and the staff is very helpful and super nice. I live about an hour away and hesitated about going so far, but it was well worth the drive. I adopted the very first I saw when I walked in the door. She was a little shy and a little older (about 9), but it didn't matter. The heart wants what it wants... And after you adopt, they give you lots of information and you can call and ask questions. I highly recommend The Kitty Cottage. read more

This is the second time we have adopted two wonderful cats from Kitty Cottage. Our first cats were adopted in 2003 and were wonderful companions for many years. Our latest two are a mother and daughter adopted in June of 2014. We wanted two cats that were compatible and they introduced us to Marbles and Tippy. We spent some time with them, and a member of the staff filled us in on everything they knew about the pair, answered all of our questions and concerns, and assisted us through the adoption process. We were very impressed with the layout of the cottage, the cleanliness, and the apparent well-being of the resident kitties. The entire experience was great and we would highly recommend Kitty Cottage for anyone interested in adopting kitties in the Philadelphia area. read more

I haven't even picked up my handsome hunk of kitty yet, but I must share with you, the warmth and care of the staff as soon as you enter. Nicole took a hold of my children as special and significant. Took them around, answered questions, taught them things and made our experience there sooo special. And talk about complete honesty about the information on each cat. I have such respect for the "cottage" and everyone within their home. I HIGHLY recommend the Kitty Cottage. They care. read more

Kitty Cottage is where you'd want to be if you were a kitty in need of a path to a permanent home, in need of a chance, and an absolute devotion to your well-being and future. I'm on the other part of the story from the reviews that are here at this time, the ones from people looking to adopt a cat (glad to see so many potential adopters:) ). I met Kitty Cottage as someone with a cat to surrender to them. I rescued a cat in April 2011. It's hard not to emphasize what he has been through prior to my rescuing him and his getting used to "normal" life, and I will make a post about that sweet kitty's story. This post is about how Kitty Cottage has helped a worthy cat, a concerned rescue mom (me), and in a bigger sense - a community. Here are the specifics about the wonderful, comforting experience we had with Kitty Cottage. IAbout Kitty Cottage in March 2012: Staff (volunteers, bless them) : Top notch knowledgable, caring, inovative. Easy natured, informative, compassionate - to the rescuee and rescuer. If patience and kindness were just a dime for a dozen, the KC team would be millionaires, and they'd still keep coming to work. Environment: Very good. I have nothing else of the same type to compare it to. I will not knock the shelters, SPCA, Human Soc, etc. for the fact that they have to use pens - my love of what KC is doing is in recognition of what they incredibly manage to do that just isn't feasible for other places to do. I have admiration for every reputable shelter, rescue,and organization. So back to KC, environment-wise it is really welcoming, from the reception area to all of the free-roam areas for the cats of the whole rest of the place. Very clean everywhere. Honestly the only hint of aroma was in the reception area, of all places. Maybe it's because it's the only small & closed off room. And it was only a slight odor. They have some areas for any special needs kitties,all of which are screened-in areas (they aren't "shut-ins"), including the transition room for new kids coming in. That's where my rescue boy has been and he's making the transition from that room to free-roaming in the rest of the cottage in just a few days (yay ! have fun kiddo:) ). The final thing, that is really about the 'environment', too, is the cats... they can't make this stuff up ... content kitties napping, in nesting trees, and there are many throughout the cottage. Some kitties happily went with us (me & my sister) up & down and all around as part of our guided tour. And cats in the many windows, looking at their kingdom. Very nice, well-cared for, relaxed, playful, diverse,and content place to be a cat. Kitty Cottage, thank you for being there and doing a great job. p.s. :), a shout out to my buddy & his transition pals - best wishes guys!! I'll be checking in next week to see how you're doing read more

A father of 2 young boys in King of Prussia, I brought my 6-yr old with me to window-shop for a surprise birthday present for my wife who said she wanted a kitten again. We have a warm, spacious, friendly home and wanted to expand it with an indoor pet. I try not to let first impressions weigh too heavily on my lasting opinion, but this 10-minute visit was cold and poor. When I walked in, the older lady (65?) stayed on the cordless phone for about 5 minutes after letting me in. The younger woman (43?) remained glued to the computer -- only 10 feet away -- and didn't ask to assist us, which I thought was a rude lack of courtesy to even say hello. The cats for adoption are generally out of sight; so we waited patiently until the older was off the phone. I was very pleasant and smiled often, as I tried to diffuse the inexplicable tension I sensed; but despite my inquiries, I felt a bit of blatant disinterest and judgement against us. After explaining the purpose of our visit, I quote the older woman's eventual response: "we wouldn't feel comfortable adopting to a house if your son might be afraid of cats" (we never had one before), and "then come back with your wife" (when I explained it was a surprise.) I asked for an application anyway, and was directed to download one online. (Previously-filled applications were openly visible on a wall organizer, which just added to my sentiments that we were being discriminated against.) I'm a well-educated black/hispanic male; but I think I was wrongly assessed. We left cordially; but I wanted to share my experience after a disappointing visit that left us feeling like a cat wasn't for us, and a bit bummed. On the contrary, I have to commend the Montgomery County SPCA in Conshohocken that enabled us to find the most beautiful Silver Torbie that absolutely loves her new home!! And yes, our wife/sons love our new, saved kitten -- and vice versa :) Please give the SPCA a shot instead, since those cats are in real danger of being put to sleep when they run out of space. (Added bonus: it's also much cheaper.) Kitty Cottage was unprofessional; and since they are no-kill, they're more than happy to keep all the cats they bring in, which means those cats already have a home. Not the case with SPCA. Kudos to the SPCA for their professional expertise! read more