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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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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#KittenWeek: Create-A-Kitten Challenge
Kitten Week is here! We’ve got lots of fun activities happening leading up to our largest adoption event of the year — Kitten Palooza! And
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CAT receives a $32,000 grant from Orphan Kitten Club to help save 1,000 kittens
[June 14, 2022] – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has received a generous $32,000 grant from Orphan Kitten Club that will help save the lives of
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Petco Love and Cat Adoption Team encourage pet fostering with a focus on fun
[June 6, 2022] – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is teaming up with national nonprofit Petco Love and Skechers with its BOBS from Skechers philanthropic footwear