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!
Homeless Cats Displaced by Hurricane Michael Arrive in Oregon
Cat Adoption Team to take in cats from shelters in Florida.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PetSmart Charities awards $50,500 to local animal shelter
Grants will support medical care and transport program at the Cat Adoption Team.
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Homeless Cats Displaced by Hurricane Harvey Arrive in Oregon
The Cat Adoption Team takes in cats from two Texas shelters to help support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.