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.
Should Fluffy Enjoy Thanksgiving Turkey
If you are like us (here at CAT), when we sit down to a family holiday, we want to include our feline family members too. However, should you be sharing your Thanksgiving turkey with Fluffy?
Here are some things to think about before you carve off a slice for Fluffy.
Cats, unlike dogs, are obligate (strict) carnivores. This means they thrive on a meat-protein-based diet and derive little nutritional value from plant-based proteins. Simply put, cats must eat meat. So a small serving of cooked turkey would certainly be pleasing to Fluffy’s tummy. We do caution that feeding your pet scraps from the table may reinforce begging and other undesirable behaviors.
That being said, most of us cook our Thanksgiving turkeys with all sorts of spices and aromatic vegetables, such as onion or maybe garlic to flavor the drippings for gravy. Onions are particularly harmful for cats. They contain N-propyl disulphide, which destroys red blood cells in the cat, causing a form of anemia called Heinz body anemia. Garlic contains a similar substance, but in lesser amounts.
Below are links to external websites that may have information for your unique feline situation:
Paying for Veterinary Costs
Care Credit offers payment options so you don’t have to compromise
Tips and resources from the Humane Society of the United States
Pet insurance as an option
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).
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.
One way CAT is helping cat owners keep their cats in the family.
Cat/kitten food for cat owners who are in financial need.
Donations of unopened, unexpired cat or kitten food are needed as well as scoopable litter. Canned cat food is also welcome. You can drop off a donation at CAT’s Sherwood shelter. If you’d like to host a food drive for the Cat Food Bank, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
There are other pet food banks in the Portland area:
FIDO - dog and cat food bank open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am - 1 pm
Pongo Fund - dog and cat food bank open on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12 - 2 pm
The Cat Food Bank is located at the Cat Adoption Team Shelter
14175 SW Galbreath Dr., Sherwood, OR
(503) 925-8903 (for directions only please)
Cat Adoption Team volunteers don’t just love cats, they put their love of cats into action.
Over 450 volunteers belong to a CAT community that works every day to help homeless cats and kittens and end needless feline euthanasia.
CAT volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and contribute their time, skills, and talents in areas as varied as socializing cats one-on-one to raising awareness at outreach events. They are adolescents, senior citizens, and all ages in between. They make new friends, learn new skills, and are an essential component to CAT’s ability to save lives.
“Nothing makes me happier than giving a cat a chance, and meeting other cat lovers with the same goal.” Tanya S., Volunteer
Volunteer Requirements
“Volunteering for CAT is the most rewarding experience I’ve had. I always leave the shelter after volunteering with a huge smile on my face. I highly recommend volunteering to anyone!” Lynn H., Volunteer
Middle/High School Students: Are you looking for a community service learning project? One that will enhance your leadership and organization skills while helping cat owners in need? Look no further! CAT’s Cat Food Bank can use your help. Click on this pdf for more detailed information.
Apply to be a CAT Volunteer today. Please note that CAT staff will get back to you as soon as possible, but this may take as long as a week. Applicants whose interests and schedule match current openings are invited to attend a Volunteer Orientation, typically held on three weekend days per month (occasionally weekday evening orientations are offered).
CAT’s volunteer program does not accept court-ordered community service; however, there are some opportunities to fulfill court-ordered community service at the shelter; please call the shelter at (503) 925-8903 for more information.
Check out all the ways you can volunteer to help save lives at CAT.
VIC Log On for current CAT volunteers.
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.
So you concede Oregon has disasters and you should be prepared. CAT offers tips and information to help you get prepared and stay prepared:
The Cat Adoption Team’s fostering program offers volunteers a lot of support - it really does take a community to raise a kitten!
Mentors: Every foster volunteer is assigned a mentor (an experienced CAT foster volunteer) who guides and supports newer foster volunteers and who will contact CAT’s medical team as needed. A mentor is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Financial Commitment: CAT covers all approved medical costs for the cats/kittens. Typically, foster volunteers pay for food, litter, toys, cleaning supplies, and other basic care supplies. However, if you cannot afford to pay for all of the food and litter, CAT may be able to help. Ask for more details.
Group Support: CAT foster volunteers belong to an e-mail group, where they may post questions and receive updates. The group is a great way to share and feel a part of the program.
Adoptions: Although not required, foster volunteers can help find homes for their fosterlings by taking their foster kittens to offsite adoption centers on weekends. CAT also posts pictures and biographies of foster cats and kittens on CAT’s adoptable cat list on the CAT website to help them find homes.
“Baby” Bags: These bags include supplies to make fostering kittens easier, all while increasing the numbers of lives saved. By using these baby bags and the information and support from mentors, foster volunteers reduce the amount of time doctors in CAT’s hospital are needed to treat foster kittens.
Vaccine Clinics: CAT cats and kittens are vaccinated before returning to the shelter. CAT offers clinics to teach foster volunteers how to administer vaccines safely when needed. This is not mandatory for fostering. A trained volunteer can meet with you to administer vaccines at a convenient time.
Apply to be a CAT Volunteer today. Please note that CAT staff will get back to you as soon as possible, but this may take as long as a week. Applicants whose interests and schedule match current openings are invited to attend a Volunteer Orientation, typically held on three weekend days per month (occasionally weekday evening orientations are offered).
VIC Log On for current CAT volunteers.
The Volunteer Information Center, or VIC, is for active Cat Adoption Team volunteers for scheduling, recording hours, and communications purposes. Click on the link below to access VIC.
Volunteer Information Center Log on
If you love cats and are a “people person”, you’ll want to volunteer at a place where you will be rewarded with purrs. Become a volunteer at CAT.
“Volunteering at CAT is my way of helping everyone have an opportunity to experience the joys of a happy, healthy pet companion.” Tia K., Volunteer
Middle/High School Students: Are you looking for a community service learning project? One that will enhance your leadership and organization skills while helping cat owners in need? Look no further! CAT’s Cat Food Bank can use your help. Click on this pdf for more detailed information.
Matchmaker (Adoption Counselor): Perfect for the volunteer who likes working with both people and cats. Matchmakers help adopters find a cat who is a good fit for them. (Also available at offsite locations.)
Caregiver: Get fuzzy! Work directly with cats at the shelter, in the Hospital, or at an offsite location, by providing clean cages, food, water, love, and attention.
“After a morning of cleaning when the cats are curled up, happy and content, and fed, I know what I’ve contributed is worthwhile.” Bruce M., Volunteer
Digital Photography and Writing: Help promote adoptable cats and kittens online with photos and cat biographies. (Uploading done from home.)
Playhouse Assistant: Provide customer service to potential adopters by answering basic questions about the adoption process and the kittens they are meeting. Help potential adopters meet the kittens in the main floor Playhouse cat room. There will also be light caregiving duties and evening feeding.
Veterinary Assistant: Help provide preventive care to cats at CAT’s onsite veterinary Hospital.
“I do it [volunteer] for the kittens!” Rich C., Volunteer
Cat Adoption Event Ambassador: Promote CAT and responsible cat ownership at public outreach events such as community fairs, adoption events, open houses, etc.
Foster: Provide a temporary home for a cat and/or kittens. Click here for more details about this opportunity.
Cat Food Bank: Help organize donated food and distributed to struggling cat owners on the first Sunday of the month; organize/coordinate food drives.
Group Volunteering: CAT welcomes group volunteers, typically for one-time projects such as weeding, painting, cleaning, and event support. The minimum age requirement for group volunteers is 16 years old. Groups of volunteers between 12 and 16 are encouraged to help CAT by hosting a food or supply drive, a fundraising event, or distributing CAT information.
Please note that available openings for each position vary. Training is provided. Other volunteer opportunities include data entry, fundraising, and special projects. Experienced volunteers also often assume leadership roles. Volunteer positions are at the Sherwood shelter unless otherwise noted.
“My heart is big enough to love them all.” Dixie C., Volunteer
Apply to be a CAT Volunteer today. Please note that CAT staff will get back to you as soon as possible, but this may take as long as a week. Applicants whose interests and schedule match current openings are invited to attend a Volunteer Orientation, typically held on three weekend days per month (occasionally weekday evening orientations are offered).
For information about group volunteering, or for other questions about volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at (503) 925-8903, ext 226.
Everyone at the Cat Adoption Team wants to provide you with the best information possible to care for your beloved felines.
Each year, over 150 foster families in CAT’s Foster Program give more than 1,500 cats and kittens a safe, caring place for kittens to grow, mother cats to raise their kittens, and sick or injured cats to heal. Without these temporary homes, many of these cats and kittens would not survive. In addition, foster parents free up space at the Sherwood shelter, allowing CAT to save more lives.
Specific goals of the Foster Program include:
Foster requirements:
Apply to be a CAT Volunteer today. Please note that CAT staff will get back to you as soon as possible, but this may take as long as a week. Applicants whose interests and schedule match current openings are invited to attend a Volunteer Orientation, typically held on three weekend days per month (occasionally weekday evening orientations are offered).
VIC Log On for current CAT volunteers.
Cost should not deter you from getting your cat spayed/neutered. There are many resources to help reduce the cost of doing the right thing.
You may qualify to have your cat spayed or neutered for just $10.
For cat-owners on public assistance, click here for more information about Spay & Save services. Take advantage of this Portland Metro area-wide initiative that will save you money and save thousands of cats by preventing overpopulation!
Call CAT today to see if you qualify to have your cat fixed for just $10: (503) 925-8903
Spay & Save is a project of the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP), of which CAT is a founding member.
Print and share the Spay & Save flyer.
To help eliminate further pet overpopulation and animal suffering the Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund offers discounted neuters for $33 (male cat) and spays for $49 (female cat). To have your cat or kitten spayed or neutered at Cat Adoption Team, print an Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund coupon directly from OSNF and then call (503) 925-8903 to schedule your appointment. There are a limited number of appointments available during the week, so we appreciate your flexibility.
Call the Cat Adoption Team (503-925-8903) to discuss other low-cost and subsidized spay/neuter options if you are in need of financial assistance.
•Spay & Save: reduced cost spay/neuter for struggling cat owners. Offered through the Animal Shelter Alliace of Portland (CAT is a founding member).
• Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund offers low-cost coupons. You can use them at CAT
•Reduced spay/neuter surgeries at Burlingame Veterinary Clinic in SW Portland
•Oregon Humane Society’s Spay Neuter Assistance Program is available for dog and cat owners
•Willamette Humane Society in Salem offers low-cost alternatives
•Salem Friends of Felines has spay/neuter assistance for feline owners
•Click here for a comprehensive list of Spay/Neuter Resources in Oregon, Washington, and nationwide maintained by AnimalResources
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.
Online Resources to Help you Find Your Cat or Locate the Owner of a Lost Cat:
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.
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
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.
If you find a cat / kitten, there are several things you can do to help find the cat’s owner or provide the cat with the opportunity for a new home.
Is that cat or kitten a stray or feral cat?
When you come across outdoor kittens, you may feel the need to immediately pick them up and bring them home with you, but that might not be the best thing for the kittens–or for you. Here are some guidelines on how to decide if kittens in a colony should be removed and socialized for adoption, and how to care for them should you choose to remove them and raise or socialize them yourself.
Please read and consider this information from Ally Cat Allies: click here.
If you choose to “foster” until an owner is found:
If you cannot keep the cat/kitten until an owner is found:
If you’ve found a pregnant female cat, a momma cat with small kittens, or orphaned kittens:
These online 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.
To help you find a lost pet or determine what the best course of action is if you found a lost pet, please check out the following information:
Found a cat / kitten
Lost my cat /kitten
Online resources
Are you thinking you can no longer keep your cat? Perhaps medical bills are overwhelming, you are moving, or you don’t understand your cat’s behavior. Please take some time to look through our advise to help you do what is best for your cat.
Solving Behavior Issues
Resources and websites with answers that can help
Advertise for a New Home
Rescue Groups
Cat Adoption Team Intake Process (limited appointments available)
Found a Feral Cat
Sometimes, a behavior issue will raise thoughts of getting rid of a family pet. The first step should be to solve this issue and keep your pet with the family he/she loves.
Please visit CAT’s cat care & behavior section for information on common feline behavior issues.
Seek advice from your veterinarian to rule out any medical conditions that may be the cause of undesirable behavior in your cat. For information on finding a veterinarian, contact the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.
Since most cat owners obtain their family feline from sources outside a shelter, chances are good that you can find a new home for your cat through various forms of advertisement.
Rescue groups generally keep animals until they can be placed in loving, permanent homes. In some cases, rescues work only with animal shelters and might not accept pets directly from owners.
Be sure to find out as much as you can about the rescue group, and always carefully screen an organization before relinquishing your pet. You should make sure the current animal residents appear well cared for, that the group screens potential adopters, and that the group offers post-adoption support services. Do not be afraid to ask questions.
Animal shelters may be able to take your cat more quickly. Many shelters work with other organizations, like CAT, to provide the best options to find your cat a new home. However, most county shelters have limited space. Please discuss their holding period before you relinquish your cat to the shelter.
Please check this list for shelters or rescue groups in your area and review their websites for information on relinquishing a pet.
Please do not abandon your cat at any shelter or veterinary clinic. Animal abandonment is a misdemeanor offense in Oregon. Shelters can find and prosecute those who dump animals at their doorstep.
NOTE: Many shelters and groups, like CAT, receive animals by appointment only and do not take walk-in relinquishments. This is to better help the animals by not overloading the shelter and to provide pet owners with all the information necessary to make the best decision on re-homing your cat.
Please check back in January for updated information. Please contact our partner organization (linked above) for assistance.
We accept cats from the public on a limited basis. As cats are adopted, space is then available to bring in new cats to find homes.
If you have a stray cat and live in Yamhill or Clackamas County, CAT may be able to help you (see below). If you are in Washington, Multnomah, Marion, or Clark Counties, please contact your local animal control agency. Please try to find the cat’s owners by using tips found on our lost/found web page or find a new home for the cat using the tips below.
If you need to find a new home for your cat, we urge you to review the information and re-homing tips (found above) before considering trying an animal shelter:
CAT may be able to help you with your own pet cat if you live in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, or Yamhill Counties. Outside that area, please check with other humane societies and shelters.
The majority of the cats in the shelter come from other shelters and veterinary clinics in the Portland metro area, where we help take in stray, sick, and injured cats and kittens who might otherwise be euthanized due to space constraints or medical needs. Because the high number of public intake requests regarding cats in need—averaging 125 to 200 a week—exceeds available space at the shelter, we must often encourage callers to explore other options (set forth above) or continue to provide for the cat until we can make room in our adoption center.
NOTE: CAT is scheduling limited new intake appointments.
For pet cat owners unable to find a home for their cat (and live in the required counties listed above) or for Good Samaritans helping a stray (and live in the required counties above), contact our intake line at CAT by calling (503) 925-8903 voice mail box 8.
Please provide us with a brief description of your pet including age, breed and sex, whether it has been spayed or neutered, tested for FIV (the feline version of AIDS) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia) or declawed, and whether its vaccinations are up to date.
Cats must be tested for FIV and FeLV prior to being accepted into our adoption program (we offer to perform these tests by appointment at CAT’s on-site veterinary hospital for a $40 fee, but we do not require that cats be tested at CAT, as long as they are tested; once cats are tested, they do need to be kept indoors to prevent future exposure to these diseases, as otherwise the cats would need to be re-tested before being admitted to our shelter).
We’d also like to know why you are giving up your cat, and whether he or she will do well in a household with other cats, dogs or children. Please keep in mind that we adopt to indoor-only homes; therefore, the cat needs to be a good fit for this environment.
To help cover medical costs and general costs of caring for the cat while in our shelter, we do ask for a donation when you relinquish a cat to our shelter in addition to the fee mention above.
Because of the high number of intake requests, we are scheduling limited appointments and creating a waiting list. When you contact our intake coordinator (503-925-8903 voice mail box 8), you will be given the next available appointment or spot on the waiting list. You will be told your waiting list number. As space opens up and your number draws near, we will then contact you to schedule an appointment to bring your cat to our shelter. If you are able to re-home your cat on your own or decide you wish to keep your cat, please let us know so we can take you off our list.
Is that cat or kitten a stray or feral cat?
When you come across outdoor kittens, you may feel the need to immediately pick them up and bring them home with you, but that might not be the best thing for the kittens–or for you. Here are some guidelines on how to decide if kittens in a colony should be removed and socialized for adoption, and how to care for them should you choose to remove them and raise or socialize them yourself.
Please read and consider this information from Ally Cat Allies: click here.
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.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.
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:
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
Local pet sitting businesses:
Cats in the City
Sellwood (503) 764-2322
Luxurious boarding, cat sitting, grooming
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.
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.
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
•POPPA (Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates): (503) 626-4070
•Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
•Portland Veterinary Medical Association
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.
The Cat Adoption Team knows that sometimes it does take a community to raise a healthy cat.
These community resources are provided to help you connect with other organizations there to help you.
Print a complete list of resources including pet food banks, spay/neuter resources, and assistance with medical care.
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.
Cat Care Tips and Information
Behavior Tip Sheets
Holiday/Seasonal Tips
Other Resources
Other resources to answer your questions:
If you have any questions, please call us at (503) 925-8903 or send us an .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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.
If your cat requires emergency or after-hour services, please contact one of these emergency veterinary clinics for assistance:
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
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
CAT’s veterinary Hospital’s top priority is to provide care for the hundreds of cats and kittens at the Sherwood shelter, in foster care, and at outreach locations. Therefore, our Hospital does not offer veterinary services to privately owned cats. We encourage you to find and develop a relationship with a local clinic. Click here to find a veterinarian close to you.
CAT has made a commitement to reduce feline overpopulation in our area and is proud to be one of the Spay & Save and Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund clinics. We offer low-cost feline spay/neuter surgeries to qualified cat owners.
Call (503) 925-8903 to inquire about appointment availability.
If your cat is in distress, please contact an emergency veterinary clinic.
As a full-service veterinary clinic, the CAT Hospital performs the wide range of services expected with any veterinary clinic, in addition to some services specific to a hospital serving a shelter. These include but are not limited to:
Preventive Care: Every CAT cat receives a complete physical exam, testing for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV), FVRCP (distemper combo) and Leukemia vaccinations (if under eight years old), a microchip, and treatment for parasites.
Intake of Sick or Injured Cats: CAT’s hospital works with other veterinary clinics, shelters, and rescue groups to take in cats who might otherwise be euthanized due to medical problems. CAT provides continued medical care for stray cats and kittens who were initially treated by emergency veterinary clinics and who need an adoptive home after recovery.
Spay/Neuter: Every cat is spayed or neutered prior to adoption. CAT also offers spay/neuter services to the public. LINK
Surgeries: In addition to spay/neuter, CAT’s veterinary team performs surgeries as needed. This includes complex orthopedic surgeries to repair bone fractures, as well as surgeries such as splenectomies, thyroidectomies, and many more.
Treatment of Illnesses: CAT treats for illnesses as temporary as upper respiratory tract infections (colds) and as chronic as chronic renal failure and cancer.
CAT’s Hospital offers limited services to the public.
If your cat is in distress, please contact an emergency veterinary clinic.
The Cat Adoption Team veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital onsite at CAT’s Sherwood shelter. In 2002, CAT was the first animal shelter in Oregon to open a veterinary hospital inside an animal shelter.
Led by CAT’s Medical Director, a team of paid veterinary staff and volunteer veterinary professionals provide preventive and crisis medical treatment as needed for all the cats and kittens in CAT’s care. In rare cases, when specialized treatment is necessary, the Hospital works with outside veterinary specialists.
The Hospital includes a surgical suite, equipment for onsite x-ray and laboratory services, an isolation ward to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, and a treatment room including pharmacy and medical equipment necessary for preventive care for all feline patients.
CAT veterinary Hospital is committed to the overall health of each cat who comes into its care. All unaltered cats at the shelter are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. No cat is euthanized unless the cat’s condition is terminal and he or she is suffering.
14175 SW Galbreath Drive.Sherwood, OR 97140.(503) 925-8903..(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
