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.
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.
Jump into Joy Adoption Event, in Partnership with The Cat in the Hat
Cat Adoption Team and Petco Love Invite Our Community to Jump into Joy Through Pet Adoption, in Partnership with The Cat in the Hat Cat Adoption
Meet the People: Claire
Meet Claire, cat lover, fiber artist, fundraising superstar, adopter, and Cat Adoption Team’s current board president. Claire’s journey with CAT began more than 8 years
Senior Success: Arthur’s Adoption Update
“As soon as I locked eyes with him, I just knew I found my Arthur,” thought Niki, adopter and volunteer, on the unassuming morning she
Cat Adoption Team Participating in Purina’s Petivity ‘Press To Feed’ Launch Event at Grand Central Terminal
October 2, 2026 Cat Adoption Team Participating in Purina’s Petivity ‘Press To Feed’ Launch Event at Grand Central Terminal Pacific Northwest’s largest cat-only shelter pairs
