Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center

Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center Orphan Angels is a no-kill, free-roaming cat sanctuary and adoption center. We are a free-roaming sanctuary. We are a no-kill shelter.

We aim to end homelessness for cats in the Erie area through fostering, adoption, and education. At Orphan Angels, our foster and adoption programs aim to place homeless cats, including those with special needs, FIV, and FeLV, into loving forever homes. We believe that every cat is adoptable; some just require a little more time, patience, and understanding than others to find the perfect match. W

hen you enter our doors the majority of the 100+ cats that live on the premises are free to roam about the space. The only cats that you will find in cages currently are due to medical or dietary needs – but we are working hard to remedy this issue with our new cage project. We never euthanize based on finances or space within the shelter. We serve as a voice for the voiceless

Happy December ✨As we’ve traversed the past year and a half with construction, constant changes, and acclimation we’d li...
12/01/2025

Happy December ✨

As we’ve traversed the past year and a half with construction, constant changes, and acclimation we’d like to thank you, our community, for having our back while we got settled, opened our clinic and learned our new normal.

Last year, on Dec 31, we hit our 200th adoption while we looked ahead to what this year would bring. Currently, we are at 180 and would love nothing more than to hit that 200 mark once again. We’ll be posting adoptable cats daily as we countdown our year together.

So without further ado…here’s Heathcliff, an approx 1yo cat surrendered back in summer due to a gruesome tail injury. He is doing very well following his tail amputation, leaving the cutest little bunny nub. He loves a window seat, and can often be seen greeting visitors right as they walk into the shelter. He’d make a great companion for anyone looking to add to their family. Fill out an app for him below!

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

Happy tails to Opal and Pascal!They get their very own forever home JUST in time for the holidays. 🎄
12/01/2025

Happy tails to Opal and Pascal!
They get their very own forever home JUST in time for the holidays. 🎄

Wishing all of our adopters, supporters, volunteers, fosters, and KITTIES a very happy, safe, and HEALTHY Thanksgiving!
11/27/2025

Wishing all of our adopters, supporters, volunteers, fosters, and KITTIES a very happy, safe, and HEALTHY Thanksgiving!

Our shy girls stick together ❤️❤️Sometimes our intakes come in undersocialized and find comfort bonding with other cats....
11/27/2025

Our shy girls stick together ❤️❤️

Sometimes our intakes come in undersocialized and find comfort bonding with other cats. Such is the case for Matilda and Slimer! These two are pretty inseparable, and while they are not touchable, they are really playful. This is a duo that has to stick together, so if you’re willing to give them a safe space to land, put in your app now!

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

Meet the greeters of our shy room! When the cats move in from foster, we let them roam in one of our rooms to get acclim...
11/26/2025

Meet the greeters of our shy room!

When the cats move in from foster, we let them roam in one of our rooms to get acclimated, and then we open the door so they can free roam the rest of the shelter. This gives them the opportunity to build their confidence as they adjust to a new environment.

Opal, Pascal and Beatrice are on the verge of being ready to roam, and greet our volunteers and visitors as soon as they step into the room! These 3 are sweet, playful and just cannot get enough affection! Pascal is almost dog-like in his eagerness for belly rubs and Beatrice swarms your legs for attention as soon as you walk through the door!

These 3 would make great additions to any family! Make sure you stop into the shy room while you’re here and if you’re interested in one of these guys, fill out your app below! 🤩

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

Happy Tails this past week to Sushi, General Tso, Emoji and Teriyaki (not pictured). Thank you to our adopters for welco...
11/24/2025

Happy Tails this past week to Sushi, General Tso, Emoji and Teriyaki (not pictured).

Thank you to our adopters for welcoming these little ones into their homes! Emoji’s new mom took him on with a special diet and meds that are given 3x per day! Thank you for opening your home to a special needs cat! We truly believe each cat has their person and are so glad these four found theirs!

See you next week for more forever family photos! ❤️❤️

Opal just moved in! This beautiful girl has just finished raising her five babies and is now on the lookout for her fore...
11/23/2025

Opal just moved in!

This beautiful girl has just finished raising her five babies and is now on the lookout for her forever home! She is a sweet girl that has taken up residence in our window, enjoying the birds.

Stop in from 1-4 to meet her! 🤩

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

Fuego came in on emergency with a blocked bladder and extremely low heart rate. He was moments from death, but our amazi...
11/22/2025

Fuego came in on emergency with a blocked bladder and extremely low heart rate. He was moments from death, but our amazing medical team intervened just in time!

He has made a full recovery, but must remain on a urinary diet for the rest of his life. If you don’t see him when you first arrive at the shelter, it’s because he’s waiting for you to come to him. He loves affection, but is just too polite to ask for it.

Come visit Fuego during adoption hours today from 1-4! Better yet, put in an adoption application and give him a home for the holidays. We’ll hook you up with lots of food to get you started! 🤩

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

We’ve got two sweet sets of siblings hanging out in the kitten room right now! Miso & General Tso (tabbies) and V-Star &...
11/22/2025

We’ve got two sweet sets of siblings hanging out in the kitten room right now! Miso & General Tso (tabbies) and V-Star & Chancey (gray/white).

We always say two is better than one when talking kittens because they keep each other busy, have a built in playmate and you get twice the kitty love!! These four are sweet little purr machines and all love a lap, however V-Star and Chancey are a bit more rambunctious than the tabby crew!

Let’s and find these four their homes this weekend! Put in your app below! 🤩

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

Emile is ready for adoption! He arrived in April with his siblings and after a terrible bout of pneumonia, was the only ...
11/21/2025

Emile is ready for adoption! He arrived in April with his siblings and after a terrible bout of pneumonia, was the only survivor.

He is a unique kitten, certainly using his second chance at life to his best ability. He is a mischievous little guy, playful, fun and full of life! He is used to having other pals around, so it would be great to see him go to a home with other animals!

Put in your app for Emile below! ⬇️

https://orphanangels.org/adoption-application/

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5439 W Lake Road
Erie, PA
16505

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+18147460511

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Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary & Adoption Center

We are a 501(c)(3) no kill, cat only shelter in Erie, PA. At Orphan Angels, our foster and adoption programs aim to place homeless cats, including those with special needs, FIV, and FeLV, in loving forever homes. We believe that every cat is adoptable; some just require more time, patience, understanding, and love than others to find the perfect match. Our ultimate goal is to place the cats that are in our care, but there is no limit on the amount of time they may spend with us. Every cat in our care has a loving home in our sanctuary for as long as they need us.

We can always use scoopable, clumping cat litter, canned Friskies and Fancy Feast brand cat food, and volunteers at the shelter, as well as volunteers to foster cats not yet ready to enter the shelter. We are funded solely by donations, and receive no money from outside sources. Our adoption fees alone do not cover the medical costs associated with the regular medical care of a healthy cat, let alone those who may need more medical care or treatment, especially those who are long term residents of our sanctuary, or those who have chronic health needs. We are always exceptionally grateful for any monetary donations made towards the cats in our care to help defray these costs. Donations can be sent to our PayPal at [email protected] - or if you would prefer to send a check by mail, please contact us for a mailing address. You can also donate directly to our various year round fundraising efforts or emergency medical fundraisers.