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!

Meet the People, Meow Team Edition: Kathy
“Everything CAT does is worthwhile, but I think the thing that matters most to me is that every cat finds a forever home where they’re

We’re in Give!Guide 2025
Woo hoo! CAT is thrilled to be part of Willamette Week’s Give!Guide this year. This annual campaign is highlighting 275 outstanding nonprofits making a real

CAT Calendar Raffle: Make your cat a STAR!
Is your cat an outgoing meow-del? If your answer is yes, then it’s time to put your kitty in the spotlight! The CAT Calendar Raffle

Meet the People: Dylan
Meet Dylan! He’s a Cat Adoption Team Shelter Associate, animal-lover, and exercise instructor. When he’s not caring for the animals at the shelter, Dylan spends

Orphan Kitten Club Grant Saves More Lives
We are purr-ing with delight that we received a grant from Orphan Kitten Club to purchase two incubators and three lockboxes! This equipment will allow

It’s Hot: Are Your Pets Safe?
It’s a scorcher out there! Late summer and early fall are typically very hot in the Portland metro area— with some days soaring in the

Announcing CAT’s Interim Executive Director
We are excited to announce that CAT’s board of directors has hired interim executive director, Elizabeth Gallimore. Elizabeth is coming to CAT directly from another

CatVideoFest 2025
CatVideoFest 2025 is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos,

A Legacy of Leadership: Honoring Karen Green
Since stepping into leadership at the end of 2012, Karen Green has redefined what’s possible for shelter cats in our community. With vision, compassion, and

Shop at Buffalo Exchange and Help Save Lives
If you’ve been missing our Thrift Store and searching for a way to “shop for a cause,” have we got an exciting opportunity for you!

CAT Thrift Store Thanks You for 14 years
To the CAT Thrift Store Community, Our journey as your beloved secondhand store has come to a close as of June 28. This is a

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