News & Articles
Everything you want to know about what’s going on at CAT. From the latest news to articles about cat issues, you’ll find it all here!

Leadership Transition at Cat Adoption Team
We would like to share an important update regarding a leadership transition at the Cat Adoption Team (CAT). Our executive director, Karen Green, has made

Fostering for Cat Adoption Team
Nearly 1,000 cats and kittens go through our foster program annually to prepare for adoption. We rely on dozens of foster families to provide care,

Kitten Palooza Adoption Event on June 21
(May 30, 2025) – One of the largest pet adoption events in the Portland metro area, Kitten Palooza at Cat Adoption Team (CAT), returns in

Adoption Update: Nick and Chaz’s Purr-fect Love Story
In 2016 two beautiful orange boys— Nick and Chaz— were adopted from CAT as kittens and spent nine years in a loving home. When their

Important Announcement: Closing Our Beloved Thrift Store
After careful consideration, CAT’s Board of Directors has made the difficult but necessary decision to close our thrift store, which has been a cherished part

The Kittens are Coming: How You Can Help
When Kit arrived at CAT, she was underweight, scared, and heavily pregnant with kittens. In order to give her the best care possible, we sought

Kitten Baby Shower: April 5-25, 2025
April showers bring… many kittens! “Kitten Season” is starting here in the Pacific Northwest. As we head into spring, Cat Adoption Team’s foster homes and

Meet the People: Shanda
Drumroll, please… Introducing Cat Adoption Team’s new Development and Communications Director: Shanda Croust-Masin! Shanda brings a varied background in development, communications, and fundraising to CAT.

Petco Love Story Wins Cat Adoption Team and Portland-Area Pet Adopter Lifesaving Grant
(Feb. 15, 2025) – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) was surprised with a $25,000 grant check from Petco Love during a celebration at Petco earlier today,

CATnap Week: What you Need to Know
Our annual “CATnap” is upon us. We’re taking an organization-wide weeklong break—here’s what you need to know. Cat Adoption Team cares for cats as well

We’re the Lucky Ones: Life with Black Cats
~by guest author, volunteer, and black cat-lover, Tiffany S. How did I go from growing up with dogs and being allergic to cats to sharing

Enjoying the Holidays with your Pets
Happy Holidays! No matter your family’s rituals, this time of year is full of celebrations and gatherings that often center around unique and delicious meals,