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!

Plant Safety and Your Cat
There seems to be a surprising amount of crossover between cat-lovers and indoor gardeners. What is it about caring for and nurturing small, living things

Meet the People: Jeff Clark
Jeff Clark first fell in love with the cats who guarded the grain silos on his grandparents’ farm. These were working cats, and Jeff was

CAT’s commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
(December 5, 2022) — CAT is focused on cats, but we also have a deep respect and appreciation for people. That’s why we are committed

A Mellow Cat’s Medical Scare: Team Effort Saves a Life
Rollover Beethoven is a gentle giant with a winning personality. His excellent hugs and easygoing nature made him a fast favorite among staff and volunteers.

Holiday Gift Guide for Cats & Cat Lovers
Want to support your favorite cause during the holiday season? Need to find a unique gift for the cat lover in your life? You can

Meet the People: Michelle Unger
The printer who loves pets. Seventeen years ago, Michelle Unger came CAT to adopt a kitten. She met two all-black kittens who had come in

2023 CAT Calendar
Order Your 2023 CAT Calendar Today! Calendar sales are now closed. The Cat Adoption Team calendar fundraiser runs annually from September to February. Check back

Troubleshooting the Litter Box
Cats who live outdoors, such as community cats or feral cats, obviously don’t use a litter box. But it’s instinctual for cats to bury their

Planned Giving: Myths & More
August is National Make-a-Will month, and CAT wants to help you make the most of it. Making a will is a powerful way to protect

Cat Adoption Team Receives $5,000 Spay & Neuter Grant from BISSELL Pet Foundation
(Aug. 1, 2022) — Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from BISSELL Pet Foundation for spay and neuter procedures performed through CAT’s low-cost spay/neuter

Alumni Tails: Madeline and the Water Heater
Story by Barb P., CAT volunteer and adopter of #CATalumni Frieda & Madeline My two eight-year-old torbies Madeline and Frieda have always been spunky, rambunctious,

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Cat Adoption Team to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in the Portland Metro Area
(July 11, 2022) – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is set to receive a $25,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration