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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Kitten Baby Shower
April showers bring… May kittens! “Kitten Season” has started early here in the Pacific Northwest. As we head into spring, Cat Adoption Team’s foster homes
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Cats Displaced by Winter Storms in Texas to Find New Homes in Oregon
March 9, 2021 — Close to 30 homeless cats and kittens from Texas-area shelters are getting a second chance for adoption, thanks to a partnership
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Rescue Cat Smells Danger, Saves Family from Gas Leak
February 16, 2021 – A young cat adopted from Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is being hailed a hero after detecting a danger in her family’s
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How Spaying and Neutering Makes the Biggest Impact
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” -Benjamin Franklin In the last decade, the number of cats coming into Portland metro
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Cats from New Mexico come to CAT for a Second Chance
(12/23/2020) — Thanks to a lifesaving rescue flight, a group of 10 cats and kittens from New Mexico have landed at Cat Adoption Team to
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The Secret to Saving More Lives: Fostering
As of this moment CAT has 107 felines in our care, but it might surprise you to learn that over 70 of these cats
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Giving your Cat a Holiday Snack
As Thanksgiving approaches, the smell of delicious foods cooking in the kitchen might tempt your kitty to come begging for a treat. While cats aren’t
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Raffle: Make Your Cat a Star!
Cat Adoption Team’s annual Whisker Wonderland is going virtual for 2020, and we’re excited to announce a special raffle as part of this year’s event!
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2020 Oregon Wildfires: Emergency Response
To ensure the wildfire response is coordinated and we are meeting the most pressing needs of our community, Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is working with
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2021 CAT Calendar
2021 CAT Calendar 2021 CAT Calendar sales have ended. This fundraiser runs annually from September to February. Please check back in the fall to purchase
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My Cat Is Missing. What Do I Do?
It could happen to anyone. A window screen comes loose. An exterior door is open a few seconds too long. Before you know it, your
Emergency Grants Provide Support to Cat Adoption Team During COVID-19 Pandemic
SHERWOOD, OR (July 27, 2020) – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) in Sherwood, Ore., is the recipient of several generous grants to help the organization continue its