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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Adopter-Turned-Foster Makes Caring for Cats a Family Affair

-Guest post by Naomi L., adopter and foster parent Our family has always loved animals, and when we were ready to adopt two kittens, we

A small tabby striped cat lies on a pile of blankets. He looks up to the camera.

Adopting a Special Needs Cat: All you Need is Love

— Guest post by Garrett Simpson, adopter The decision to welcome a new feline family member into your home is typically a fairly simple process. Choosing

closeup of Schmutz looking into the camera. She has half-closed yellow eyes, a white face and body with some grey patches.

Care and Love for Senior Cat Schmutz

Sweet senior cat Schmutz landed at Cat Adoption Team (CAT) in the fall of 2023. Because she had been a stray, we didn’t have much

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Meet the People: Lauren Smith, DVM | Cat Adoption Team

Before she ever knew veterinary medicine would be her career, Dr. Lauren Smith was “obsessed” with taking care of cats. “My kitties have been my

Join us for an online Kitten Baby Shower April 1-10

Kitten Baby Shower: April 1-10, 2024

April showers bring… many kittens! “Kitten Season” is starting here in the Pacific Northwest. As we head into spring, Cat Adoption Team’s foster homes and

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Cat Adoption Team and Portland-Area Pet Adopter Celebrated by National Nonprofit Petco Love

(Feb. 12, 2024) – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) was surprised with a $10,000 grant check from Petco Love during a celebration at Petco earlier today,

Rumi, long-haired white cat, sits in the foreground of a picturesque view of The Columbia River gorge with the river in the background.

Who Rescued Who: Melanie & Rumi’s Love Story

-Guest post by Melanie H., Cat Adoption Team adopter After losing my two dear senior cats in 2013, my chronic depression worsened. Cats are crucial

Dr. Bui uses a treat to convince an orange cat to walk underneath a black step stool.

Cats + Rehab?! Absopawsitively!

— Guest post by Dr. Natasha Bui, PT, DPT, CCRT, Amicus Animal Rehabilitation Did you know that cats are actually pretty great physical therapy patients?

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Find unique cat supplies and products for people at Cat Adoption Team

Feline Favorites & Special Cat-Themed Products Keep Customers Coming Back If you’ve been to the Cat Adoption Team shelter in Sherwood, Oregon, then it’s no

A calico cat with white paws snoozes on her side on a tan blanket.

CATnap Week: The Info You Need

Our annual “CATnap” is upon us. We’re taking an organization-wide weeklong break—here’s what you need to know. Cat Adoption Team cares for cats as well

Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland Updates Reporting to Shelter Animals Count National Database Format

(January 2, 2024) — The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is updating how it reports animals. New reports will match the Shelter Animals Count (SAC)

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Your Pets’ Safety this Holiday Season

Wintry decorations. Freshly wrapped gifts beneath the tree. Unique, tasty treats. The memories and nostalgia the holiday season brings us can spell danger for our