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!

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7 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Cat

Thinking about adding a feline to your family? Adult cats have some awesome advantages, even though there’s no denying the draw of a kitten. In

Adopted Kitten Lizzy Becomes Instagram Superstar Known as OwlKitty

A volunteer loads a cat carrier into Cat Adoption Team's animal transport van.

More than 60 Homeless Cats Flying from Texas to Oregon

The Cat Adoption Team (CAT), located in Sherwood, Ore., is expecting 60 homeless cats from a crowded shelter in Texas.

CAT Shares Expertise to Help Kittens Nationwide

Even though it’s only February, kitten season is rapidly approaching!

A shy tuxedo cat with a little black spot on his nose lies with his eyes half-shut, hoping the person photographing him will so go away.

Worth the wait: Why You Should Consider Adopting a Shy Cat

Shy cats may take some time to win over, but that can make it even more gratifying when your new friend purrs or sits in your lap for the first time.

Homeless Cats Displaced by Hurricane Michael Arrive in Oregon

Cat Adoption Team to take in cats from shelters in Florida.

Halloween Costumes and Your Cats

The most spooktacular time of the year is rapidly approaching, and while your feline companions should skip trick-or-treating, there are plenty of festive ways to enjoy Halloween with your cats.

Adopted Cat Andy Stars in “Punny” Window Paintings

When Portland, Ore., resident Hayley Cassatt adopted her cat Andy from the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) in 2011, she had no plans to make Andy

Cat Adoption Team Reaches 45,000th Adoption

When she first arrived at CAT’s shelter, it seemed that this affectionate, playful cat would enjoy spending time with other felines. However, our staff soon

A brief timeline of some of CAT's major accomplishments between 1998 and 2018

Celebrating 20 Years of Saving Lives

In the late ‘90s, county shelters in the Portland area were overrun with lost, stray, and surrendered cats. Euthanasia rates were high. Adoption numbers were

Saving Pets Challenge 2018 + Double Your Impact Match

Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has joined the 2018 Saving Pets Challenge, a fundraising competition on CrowdRise. The Challenge is dedicated to raising money and awareness