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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
2026 CAT Calendar
Order Your 2026 CAT Calendar Today Cat Adoption Team’s monthly wall calendar features stunning portraits of felines who’ve come through our shelter. Plan your year
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
Mega kitten adoption event set for June 24 at Cat Adoption Team
(June 15, 2023) – One of the largest pet adoptions events to hit the Portland metro area, Kitten Palooza at Cat Adoption Team (CAT) aims
Hip, Hip, Hooray! Special Fund Helps Kitten Get Urgent Hip Surgery
After an 8-month-old kitten named Ben injured his hip, he was in pain, having trouble walking around, and declining quickly. Ben’s person Brandy got an