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Places to look for solutions to unique challenges

Below are links to external websites that may have information for your unique feline situation:

Prevent being locked out of your house when your pet needs you most

Paying for Veterinary Costs

Care Credit offers payment options so you don’t have to compromise
RedRover Relief Grants - may help with actual cash to pay for treatment
Tips and resources from the Humane Society of the United States
Pet insurance as an option
Things to consider when comparing pet insurance (provided by UK blogger)
Animal Aid Fund for Urgent Veterinary Care
Sources for help with veterinary bills

Medical Care

Find a veterinarian in Oregon
Low-cost vaccination
Spay/neuter

Identification and Tracking

GPS pet tracking collars
Pet locator and tracking: find your pet’s hiding spot

Fencing to keep kitty in your yard:

Catio Building
Pre-made Enclosures
Safe Outside
Enclosure Options

Keep the cat from climbing that tree:

Tree Baffle (article is about squirrels, but scroll down a ways to see the baffle)
Another way to prevent cats from climbing trees (the cat deterrent photo).

Cat up a tree?

Contact the Oregon Humane Society Technical Animal Rescue Team for resources (pdf)

Cat in a Tree Rescue (503-803-5809)

These resources are to assist cat owners. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to this web page that are complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

A place to live with my cat

Finding a home for you and your pet(s) can be challenging, so we’ve compiled a few ideas to make it easier to look for pet-friendly housing for you and your furry friend(s).

Be a good pet-owning renter

Give yourself enough time to find the right pet-friendly rental. They are out there.

Consider paying a higher security deposit. Reassure the landlord that your pet has not been destructive in the past, or if she or he has, explain how you handled it.

Show that you are a responsible pet owner. Provide a letter of reference from your current landlord verifying that you are a responsible pet owner or a letter from your veterinarian stating that your pet receives proper medical care.

Get it in writing that your landlord agreed to allow you to keep a pet in your new apartment.

Do not try to sneak your pet into your new apartment. This could result in breaking your rental agreement and losing the apartment.

Click here for some great tips to help you convince your landlord you and your cat will be great tenants.

Other resources to find pet-friendly housing

www.donotrent.com (rental reviews written by tenants)
www.myapartmentmap.com
www.peoplewithpets.com
www.rent.net
www.apartmentguide.com
www.homeproperties.com
www.portlandpooch.com
mycheapapartments.com
Apartment List
Rent Bits rental search

These resources are to assist cat owners. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to this web page that are complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

Who will watch my cat?

It is important to plan ahead when you will be away from home for any length of time. There are several options available to pet owners to ensure their companion animals will be well taken care of in the owner’s absence - in-home pet sitting, leaving your pet with a friend or professional pet sitter at their house, or a professional boarding facility. Read these things to look for in a boarding facility.

Since cats in particular are creatures of habit and don’t necessarily appreciate change, in-home pet sitting will most likely be the preferred choice.

Learn what to ask and how to find the best pet sitter for your cat:

Pet Sitters International

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Local pet sitting businesses:

Cats in the City
Sellwood (503) 764-2322
Luxurious boarding, cat sitting, grooming

Meowhaus
Portland (503) 281-0222
Overnight hotel and day spa catering exclusively to cats

Beaverton Cat Sitting
(503) 626-2019
The purr-fect solution when you can’t be there - serving Beaverton, Raleigh Hills, West Slope, and Garden Home

Cat-illac Pet Services
Tigard (503) 598-9715 or (503) 330-4290

Cozy Critters Pet Sitters
West Linn, Lake Oswego, and Portland (503) 650-6449
Pet sitters offering full-service sitting, pet taxi, and more. 10 percent off CAT supporters. (Run by a CAT staff person.)

The Kitty Sitter
Beaverton (503) 590-6002.
In-home cat boarding features no cages, lots of TLC, and private room

Pets First - Diane’s Priority Pet Care
(503) 635-7387
Dogs, cats, small mammals, and birds. Special attention to the physical and emotional needs of your pet. Bonded, insured, licensed, and registered.

Wendy Works: pet & house sitting
(503) 245-2647
Providing loving care for kitties in the comfort of their own home through visits and overnight care.
Licensed, insured, and references available.

Whisker Watch
(503) 659-8467
Providing loving care for your kitties in the comfort of their own home since 1993. Licensed, insured, and bonded.

Highland Hills Pet Sitting
(503) 484-4540
Offering a multitude of services for a variety of pets. Insured and bonded, American Red Cross Pet First Aid certified, and member of NAPPS.

Portland Mutt Strut, LLC
(503) 335-9889
Cat sitting and professional dog walking and animal care serving animal lovers from Portland Metro, Beaverton, Vancouver. Everything from daily visits to longer-term vacation care. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

Reigning Pets NW
(503) 799-2461
Full-service in-home pet sitting services. Bonded, insured, and certified in Pet First Aid. Accredited through Pet Sitters International.

The Catnap Inn - feline bed and breakfast
(503) 682-6700
Providing premium care for your cat; located in Wilsonville, OR.

Ayres Pet Sitting Service
(503) 968-6420
Retiree who will be there 24/7 for your pet; located in King City, OR.

Kristina Weis cat sitter
(360) 931-6506 or (971) 266-3CAT(3228)
A real cat person to take are of your kitties (Portland/Beaverton)

Sellwood Pet Sitting
(503) 231-7257
Bonded and insured; service area is inner SE Portland, Sellwood, Westmoreland, and Eastmoreland

Portland Pet Sitters, Oregon and SW Washington
Portland Pet Sitters is a group of independent professional pet sitters dedicated to providing pet care with the highest standards in the industry.

These resources are to assist cat owners. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to this web page that are complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

Lost and found

Don’t panic. There are steps you can take right away to find your missing cat. Start right now and we’ll help you as much as we possibly can.

Take Action to Find Your Cat

• Ask family, friends, and neighbors to help search for your pet as soon as you realize your pet is missing. Be sure to check around your yard and under your deck.
• For a lost indoor-only or timid cat, think like a cat and look at every hiding spot possible in your yard and your close neighbors’ yards. Lost cats will remain hidden and quiet. And, perhaps, are inside the house.
• Dial into the power of your social network. Post information on your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. pages to let your friend know.
• Check this website for information on lost cat behavior, search tips, tools you can use, and ways you can find your cat. This site offers practical information that has proven effective for finding lost cats all over the world..
• Visit your local county shelter or the Oregon Humane Society’s cattery to see if your cat was brought there. Those are the first places a stray will go. Bring a color photograph and description of your lost cat in case the shelter accepts lost pet flyers.
• Check the “found pet” ads posted on Craig’s List, Petfinder.com, and your local paper.
• Place a “lost pet” ad in your local paper. Oftentimes, newspapers offer these free of charge.
• Walk, bike, drive, or jog through your neighborhood every day and more than once to find your missing pet.
• Place clothing, toys, litter box, and other items familiar to your pet outside in your yard where she/he might sense it.
• Put signs around the neighborhood or area where your pet was last seen. Include a photo and description of your pet, your phone number, and when your pet disappeared. Make sure you have voice mail to answer those calls. Tip: leave out one identifying feature in your pet’s description, such as a splotch of color on the nose or extra toes. This protects you from pet-recovery scams and is a sure-proof way of verifying that someone definitely found your beloved pet.
• If permitted, post your fliers at these businesses in your area (remember to take them down when your cat is found): gas stations, restaurants/fast food places/taverns, convenience and grocery stores (add an extra poster in their pet food aisles), veterinary clinics/pet groomers/pet supply stores, emergency veterinary clinics, laundromats, churches, and community centers
• In your fliers and ads, offer a reward, if possible.
• Check with road crews - since they work outside all day, they may see a missing pet as well
• Remember, when your cat is found, make sure he/she starts wearing visible identification and talk to your veterinarian about a microchip.

 

Check out these online resources for more information.

These resources are to assist pet owners and animal caregivers. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to these web pages complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

Find help

We hope you will find answers to some of your questions and places to contact for assistance.

On the left-hand navigation of this page you will see direct links to:

• Lost and found: tips on what to do when your pet is missing and how to help reunite a pet with his/her owner
• Other organizations: links to local animal shelters and rescue groups
• Other resources: a place to turn for some unique questions you may have
• Pet sitters: find reputable pet sitters to watch your pet while you are on vacation
• Renting with cats: a listing of places to find pet-friendly rentals locally

These resources are to assist cat owners. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to this web page that are complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

Animal shelters, rescues, and clinics

CAT partners with many animal shelters and organization to maximize the lives saved in the Pacific Northwest. Below are links and contact information for many of the local animal organizations in the area.

National humane organizations:

•ASPCA
•Humane Society of the United States
•Best Friends Animal Society
•American Humane Association

Local shelters/rescue groups:

•Multnomah County Animal Services: (503) 248-3066
•Washington County Animal Services (Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter): (503) 846-7041
•Oregon Humane Society: (503) 285-7722
•Southwest Washington Humane Society: (360) 693-4746
•Willamette Humane Society: (503) 585-5900
•House of Dreams: (503) 262-0763
•Second Chance Companions: (360) 687-4569
•Columbia Humane Society: (503) 397-4353
•Salem Friends of Felines: (503) 581-9444
•Animal Aid: (503) 292-6628
•Other Mothers - animal rescue and rehabilitation: (503) 452-0465
•Pixie Project: (503) 542-3433

Other organizations:

•Feral Cat Coalition: (503) 797-2606
•Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
•Portland Veterinary Medical Association

Emergency vet clinics

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Downtown (NW) Portland
(503) 228-7281 

Emergency clinic open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Northwest Veterinary Specialists, Clackamas
(503) 656-3999 

Emergency clinic open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Tualatin Emergency Veterinary Clinic
(503) 691-7922 

Open nightly Monday through Thursday, 6 pm – 8 am and from 6 pm Friday through 8 am Monday

Tanasbourne Emergency
(503) 629-5800
Open Monday through Thursday, 5 pm - 8 am; open from 5 pm Friday through 8 am Monday

VCA Southeast Portland Animal Hospital
(503) 255-8139
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

St Francis Animal Hospital of Vancouver, WA
(360) 253-5446 

Emergency clinic open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week

Urgency clinics

Nyberg Woods Urgent Care - Banfield, The Pet Hospital
(503) 692-4511
Urgency care open until 11 pm

Portland Urgent Care - Banfield, The Pet Hospital
(503) 254-7349
Urgency care open until 11 pm

These resources are to assist cat owners. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to this web page that are complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

Are you really ready?

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While many of us flocked to Home Depot and Fred Meyer after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, are we maintaining that level of preparedness today, four years later?

You may be thinking, I live in Oregon. We don’t have those devastating natural disasters I read about.

• Hurricanes - in December 2007, hurricane-force winds hit the Oregon coast.
• Tornadoes - in December 2010, a twister did damage in Aumsville and in January 2008, an EF1 touched down in Vancouver.
• Earthquakes - we all know Oregon sits on a pretty active fault and everyone in the Portland-area has been warned of the imminent ‘big’ one. Remember the Scotts Mills quake in March 1993.
• Flooding - just try to remember a winter when the Johnson Creek didn’t flood, and Vernonia was underwater in December 2007.
• Region-wide Emergencies - how about the 15+ inches we all dealt with Christmas 2008?

So you concede Oregon has disasters and you should be prepared. CAT offers tips and information to help you get prepared and stay prepared:

• Preparing for a Disaster: details on how to make an emergency kit and plan
• Tips on Keeping Pets Safe when a Tornado Strikes
• Avoid Evacuation Gridlock with your Pet

 

Caring for your cat

Cats are mysterious creatures. CAT provides the following information to help you better understand feline behavior and provide the best possible care for your cat. Please use this information to supplement advice from your veterinarian. If you notice any change in your cat’s behavior, consult with your veterinarian first to exclude a physical ailment as the reason for the behavior change.

Below are a variety of resources that will help you navigate the basics of owning and raising your happy and healthy cat.

• Allergic to cats (pdf) Keep the cat but reduce those allergy symptoms
• Preventing allergies to cats
• Antifreeze Dangers (pdf)
• Caring for your cat: the top essentials (pdf)
• Common cat hazards (pdf)
• Common health problems (pdf)
• Communicating with your cat (pdf)
• Declawing cats: more than just a manicure (pdf)
• Carrier - how to make your cat love it
• Cat and carrier: 5 simple steps (video)
• Fleas happen (pdf)
• Fat cat is not a happy cat: obesity and your pet cat
• How to trim your cat’s claws (pdf)
• Keeping your cat happy indoors (pdf)
• Maintaining your cat’s health (pdf)
• Love your cat? Tag your cat (pdf)
• Moving with your cats (the car ride) (pdf)
• Moving with your cats (the hotel arrangements) (pdf)
• Moving with your cats - tips for success
• Mischievous cat? He just might be bored (pdf)
• Supplies every cat household needs (pdf)
• Why do some cats need special diets?
• Cats and babies: making it work
• Tips to help your pet and baby
• How to bathe your cat and live to tell about it
• Choosing the right food for your cat or kitten

Holiday/seasonal tips

• Summer and firework: tips to keep your cat cool and safe (pdf)
• Not easy being a black cat (pdf)
• Give your cat a safe and happy Holiday Season (pdf)
• Thanksgiving turkey and your cat
• Cold weather tips (pdf)
• Pets as holiday gifts(pdf)

If you have any questions, please call us at (503) 925-8903 or send us an {encode=“contactus@catadoptionteam.org” title=“email”}.

These resources are to assist pet owners and animal caregivers. The contents of external websites are beyond CAT’s control. CAT accepts listings to these web pages complementary to its mission statement and reserves the right to refuse or remove any listings that are not in line with CAT’s mission.

 

 

Cat Care

• Behavior correction
• Cat care guide
• Cat owner resources
  • Lost & found
  • Other organizations
  • Other resources
  • Pet sitters
  • Renting with cats
• Disaster preparation