If you’re a cat person, you’re in the right place.
Whether you're here to adopt, volunteer, or find out more about our services, CAT can help.

Portland’s Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is the largest cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest. We offer adoption, foster care, and veterinary services to homeless cats and kittens.
Take a peek at our latest cats up for adoption. Our experienced adoption counselors will help you choose a cat likely to be a good fit for your family.

CAT Thrift Store
CAT Thrift Store offers excellent prices on clothing, shoes, craft supplies, books, housewares, jewelry, and other amazing unique and vintage finds.

Adopt a Cat Or kitten
See cats and kittens currently available for adoption from our shelter, foster homes, and offsite adoption centers.

CAT's foster volunteers care for over 1,000 cats and kittens each year. Check out the list of foster families on social media!
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Get Involved at CAT
Join CAT as a volunteer, donor, or foster family and help save lives with your time, love, cash donation, supplies. Your worthwhile support and contribution to CAT gives our precious cats a fresh start, essential vet care, and a chance to find loving homes.
Together, we can help homeless cats land on their feet and live happy, healthy lives.
Dania and Ernie’s Story: How a Cat and an Adopter Helped One Another Heal
— Guest post by CAT staff member Dania R. After losing a precious childhood friend to illness, my mood and outlook on life had plummeted.
Meet the People: Brittany Perkins
Brittany joined Cat Adoption Team as hospital manager in May 2016. She’s been working in animal welfare for 13 years, and is just as passionate
CATnap Week 2023: What you Need to Know
It’s “CATnap” time again at Cat Adoption Team. We’re taking an organization-wide weeklong break — here’s what you need to know. Taking care of our
Plant Safety and Your Cat
There seems to be a surprising amount of crossover between cat-lovers and indoor gardeners. What is it about caring for and nurturing small, living things