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Over 100 kittens seek loving homes at “Kitten Palooza” adoption event on June 22

(June 14, 2024) – One of the largest pet adoption events in the Portland metro area, Kitten Palooza at Cat Adoption Team (CAT), returns in

A pile of 4 small kittens of varying coat colors naps together. A black-and-brown tabby yawns wide.

What’s it Like to Foster for Cat Adoption Team?

Each year about 1,000 cats and kittens go through our foster program to prepare for adoption. We recently chatted with a few of our foster

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Cat Adoption Team to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Portland Metro Area

(May 22, 2024) – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is thrilled to receive a $25,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love to support their lifesaving

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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

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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

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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