CAT’s mission is to work with our community to save the lives of homeless, sick and injured cats and kittens by offering shelter, adoption, foster, hospice, and veterinary services to end needless feline euthanasia in our community.
Join an event that’s been celebrated every year since 1915—American Humane’s “Be Kind to Animals Week”—the first week of May.
At CAT we encourage you to make this a year-long tradition.
When we teach our children how to be kind and respectful of animals, we are giving them to tools to be a more compassionate and caring adult.
And here are some suggestions:
Speak out for animals
Become informed about policies and legislation that can impact the animals here in Oregon.
Report animal abuse
Animal cruelty and abuse is not only tragic for animals, it is an indicator that other forms of abuse such as domestic violence could be happening. If you see something that looks suspicious—a dog chained in your neighbor’s yard that looks underfed, a child putting a cat in a box and kicking it around the yard—don’t hesitate. Contact animal control.
Volunteer to help animals
There are many organizations, from wildlife to animal shelters, looking for your talents and experience to better the lives of animals. Portland has many great organizations who would appreciate your time. Of course, CAT would like to be your first choice. Here are others: Audubon Society, Fences for Fido, or the Oregon Zoo.
Appreciate wildlife
All animals deserve to be treated humanely—family pets and animals in the wild. Create an inviting space in your yard and garden for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other creatures.
Encourage pet adoptions from a shelter or rescue
Help animals find a second chance at happiness by adopting your next pet from your local shelter, like CAT. Pets teach children so much more than how to fill a water bowl. Loyalty and sharing are lessons a pet can help a child learn. Read more.
Take care of your pet
Pets are like children who never grow up. They need you to help keep them healthy and safe throughout their lives. Keep your animal’s vaccinations up-to-date. Make sure he’s wearing proper identification. Take your pet to the veterinarian regularly. Know what it takes to be a responsible pet owner.
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