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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Planned Giving 101: How to include a charity in your will

We get it. Thinking about your own mortality isn’t exactly a fun way to spend time! But making a will or other estate plans gives

Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of Cat Adoption Team

August 2, 2021 – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) announced today a $26,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work

Virtual Adoptions: Lessons Learned

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cat Adoption Team (CAT), like many organizations, made quick changes to adapt. This included closing the shelter to the public

Trash or Treasure? CAT Thrift Store offers 7 tips to make donations better

May 27, 2021 — Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Many of us want to make the world a better, cleaner place. Thrift store donations are on the

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

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!