Together, we can create a brighter future for our community's most vulnerable pets.
SJ
“The Westfield Animal Shelter changed my life. Their dedication to animals is truly inspiring.” - Sandra Jones
Stories of Hope
You can help make stories like these a reality in the lives of our animal friends.
A Sweet Stray Cat Named Georgie
A sweet stray cat, who staff named Georgie, came to the shelter as a stray and needed emergency medical care. On intake, all four of his legs were covered in old, severe wounds and infection. The cost so far for his treatment and care is $2,200.
Read more … A Sweet Stray Cat Named Georgie
Miss Beretta's Emergency Surgery
This lovely lady's name is Beretta. Miss Beretta was found running loose on N Elm St by some good Samaritans. When she was found and brought to the Shelter, she had a sizable uterine prolapse and was rushed to the ER. The Heroes Fund was used for the $4,000 emergency surgery, and follow-up care. Beretta spent time recuperating in one of our foster homes, and has since been adopted.
Read more … Miss Beretta's Emergency Surgery
Family of Cats Left Outside Shelter
Early in the morning on February 20th, a family of cats was found abandoned in a carrier outside the shelter. Inside were a mother cat and her four kittens, all in need of urgent care. After intake exams, it was discovered that all five were suffering from a highly contagious fungal infection known as ringworm, which affects the skin and hair.
Read more … Family of Cats Left Outside Shelter
How We Started
Kind Hearts to the Rescue
In 2017, a passionate group of shelter volunteers banded together to raise funds for emergency care for an injured cat that was brought to the shelter. The City couldn't pay for costly medical treatment needed, so the volunteers stepped up to cover the costs.
Seeing a True Need
It wasn't long before another animal needed medical care that was beyond the City budget. The volunteers could see a pattern that needed a solution.
Creating a Solution
Westfield Animal Shelter Heroes, a 501(c)(3) non profit, (formerly Hearts to Pawz Project) was formed by the volunteers. The funds raised allow injured pets to receive emergency care, and give them a second chance through adoption.