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!
CAT’s new “online adoption” system
**UPDATE—As of March 2022, CAT has updated our adoption process to allow for in-person adoptions for some cats. Please visit our How to Adopt page
CAT CVT Receives Grant to Participate In the Spayathon for Puerto Rico
CAT is tremendously proud of staff member Meg McLinden, CVT. In February, she spent a week in San Juan helping hundreds of needy animals as
CAT’s Response to COVID-19
The impacts of COVID-19 are affecting each of us. At CAT, we believe in the power of positivity and collaboration when faced with adversity. And
Post a #ShelterValentine and Help Us Earn $10,000!
The Petco Foundation is asking adopters to send love to shelter pets and your valentine can help us win big! Post a #ShelterValentine from Feb.
CAT Resident Gets The Photoshop Treatment
Many of you know Oswold. You’ve either met him at Cat Adoption Team’s Sherwood shelter or seen pictures of him on our social media pages.
Cat Adoption Team Receives $57,000 Grant to Help Adopt Homeless Cats
January 14, 2020 — Sherwood, OR – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has received a $57,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to support activities related to preparing
You Raised $50K For cats — Thank you!
We are excited to share that the CAT family generously donated just over $50,000 in the 2019 Willamette Week’s Give!Guide. From Nov. 1 to Dec.
Meet the People: Garrett Simpson & Helen Harris
New owners of Purringtons Cat Lounge call it a “dream come true”
CAT Celebrates 50,000th Adoption
(November 22, 2019) — A two-year-old calico cat named Slinky is the milestone 50,000th cat adopted from Cat Adoption Team (CAT). Slinky went home with
Win a “Leap” from Instagram Celebrity Leapfrog
Whether she’s hopping over a person or prop, it’s always fun to see the infamous jumping cat Leapfrog sail! Now you could get the chance
Is Pumpkin Safe for Pets?
Like cozy sweaters and falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes mean “fall” to a lot of us. And while our feline friends shouldn’t slurp up any lattes, pumpkin itself actually provides some surprising health benefits.
Just say no… to fleas! The importance of flea and parasite control for cats
Even if your cats live indoors only, it’s important to apply monthly flea and parasite control to all of your pets. Learn how to properly apply this treatment.