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!
Virtual Adoptions: Lessons Learned
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cat Adoption Team (CAT), like many organizations, made quick changes to adapt. This included closing the shelter to the public
Trash or Treasure? CAT Thrift Store offers 7 tips to make donations better
May 27, 2021 — Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Many of us want to make the world a better, cleaner place. Thrift store donations are on the
Meet the People: Mary Chambers
Former wildlife biologist finds dream job working with foster volunteers and their animals Like many people in the animal welfare field, CAT’s foster coordinator Mary
Kitten Baby Shower
April showers bring… May kittens! “Kitten Season” has started early here in the Pacific Northwest. As we head into spring, Cat Adoption Team’s foster homes
Cats Displaced by Winter Storms in Texas to Find New Homes in Oregon
March 9, 2021 — Close to 30 homeless cats and kittens from Texas-area shelters are getting a second chance for adoption, thanks to a partnership
Rescue Cat Smells Danger, Saves Family from Gas Leak
February 16, 2021 – A young cat adopted from Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is being hailed a hero after detecting a danger in her family’s
How Spaying and Neutering Makes the Biggest Impact
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” -Benjamin Franklin In the last decade, the number of cats coming into Portland metro
Cats from New Mexico come to CAT for a Second Chance
(12/23/2020) — Thanks to a lifesaving rescue flight, a group of 10 cats and kittens from New Mexico have landed at Cat Adoption Team to
The Secret to Saving More Lives: Fostering
As of this moment CAT has 107 felines in our care, but it might surprise you to learn that over 70 of these cats
Giving your Cat a Holiday Snack
As Thanksgiving approaches, the smell of delicious foods cooking in the kitchen might tempt your kitty to come begging for a treat. While cats aren’t
Raffle: Make Your Cat a Star!
Cat Adoption Team’s annual Whisker Wonderland is going virtual for 2020, and we’re excited to announce a special raffle as part of this year’s event!
2020 Oregon Wildfires: Emergency Response
To ensure the wildfire response is coordinated and we are meeting the most pressing needs of our community, Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is working with
