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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Meet the People: Carrie

Let’s hear it for Carrie G., Cat Adoption Team’s main Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Carrie has been an integral member of our onsite hospital team

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You Matter to CAT: Prioritizing Inclusive and Equitable Services for People and Cats

(October 18, 2023) Cats clearly are a top priority at Cat Adoption Team — they’re in our name! But we’re passionate about creating diverse, equitable,

Join us for CAT’s 25th Birthday Bash

Have you heard? Cat Adoption Team is turning our annual gala (aka “Whisker Wonderland”) into a big ol’ birthday party to celebrate 25 years of

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CAT Thrift Store Celebrates a Dozen Years in Business

On a sunny late October morning in 2011, the CAT Thrift Store first opened its doors to paying customers. In the last 12 years, the

Small tabby kitten with white lies on their side in a kennel. They reach out to us and lie on a white bed.

Preparing for a Disaster: What’s CAT’s Plan to Keep Us Safe?

The idea of a disaster can be frightening, especially since they can strike without warning. 10 years ago, the CDC named September as National Preparedness

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Live Long and Pawsper: Detecting Pain in Cats

— Guest post by Dr. Natasha Bui, PT, DPT, CCRT, Amicus Animal Rehabilitation As we all know, cats are notoriously great at being discrete and

Long-haired Grey beauty, Hilda sits on a beige bed. She cocks her head to the side and looks up.

How Judge Hilda’s Dissent Helped her Make Paw-tner

In early June, a spunky, long-haired cat named Hilda landed at Cat Adoption Team (CAT). Some cats transition easily to shelter life, but Hilda struggled

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Cat Adoption Team seeks community support, will drop adoption fees up to 75% during special event

(August 14, 2023) – This back-to-school season, Cat Adoption Team (CAT) invites members of the community to add a new furry friend to your fall

2025 CAT Calendar

Order Your 2025 CAT Calendar Today Cat Adoption Team’s monthly wall calendar features stunning portraits of felines who’ve come through our shelter. Plan your year

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Meet the People: Dr. Alexa Bell

Meet Dr. Alexa Bell! Dr. Bell is one of two staff veterinarians working in the onsite hospital at Cat Adoption Team (the other veterinarian being

Dayspring Pens Donates 40 Pens to Cat Adoption Team

Cat Adoption Team is pleased to partner with Dayspring Pens to receive a donation of 40 engraved pens. These pens will add elegance in use

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

(July 11, 2023) – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is honored to receive a $28,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving