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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!

Below the text Help Us Earn a $10,000 Grant, Post Your #ShelterValentine are four images of pets. From left, a woman sits ouside in the leaves with a dog, a gray cat wearing a gray bowtie, a white pittie in the snow, and two people stand outside each holding a chihuahua.

Post a #ShelterValentine and Help Us Earn $10,000!

The Petco Foundation is asking adopters to send love to shelter pets and your valentine can help us win big! Post a #ShelterValentine from Feb.

A cat named Oswald lounges suggestively on a child-sized park bench.

CAT Resident Gets The Photoshop Treatment

Many of you know Oswold. You’ve either met him at Cat Adoption Team’s Sherwood shelter or seen pictures of him on our social media pages.

Cat Adoption Team Receives $57,000 Grant to Help Adopt Homeless Cats

January 14, 2020 — Sherwood, OR – Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has received a $57,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to support activities related to preparing

You Raised $50K For cats — Thank you!

We are excited to share that the CAT family generously donated just over $50,000 in the 2019 Willamette Week’s Give!Guide. From Nov. 1 to Dec.

An interior shot of Purrington's Cat Lounge shows colorful seating, lots of windows, and of course, a few cats in the room.

Meet the People: Garrett Simpson & Helen Harris

New owners of Purringtons Cat Lounge call it a “dream come true”

CAT Celebrates 50,000th Adoption

(November 22, 2019) — A two-year-old calico cat named Slinky is the milestone 50,000th cat adopted from Cat Adoption Team (CAT). Slinky went home with

Three video stills depict black cat Leapfrog jumping over various props at the top of the stairs in her home.

Win a “Leap” from Instagram Celebrity Leapfrog

Whether she’s hopping over a person or prop, it’s always fun to see the infamous jumping cat Leapfrog sail! Now you could get the chance

A black kitten gets in the fall mood by sitting in a wicker basket next to a pumpkin spice candle and a pine cone.............

Is Pumpkin Safe for Pets?

Like cozy sweaters and falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes mean “fall” to a lot of us. And while our feline friends shouldn’t slurp up any lattes, pumpkin itself actually provides some surprising health benefits.

A cat with a concerned look on their face stands among their bedding and cat dishes in a kennel at Cat Adoption Team

Just say no… to fleas! The importance of flea and parasite control for cats

Even if your cats live indoors only, it’s important to apply monthly flea and parasite control to all of your pets. Learn how to properly apply this treatment.

An orange cat snuggles into a tan cat bed, grateful to be safe.

Cats affected by Milepost 97 Fire head to Cat Adoption Team

Today, Cat Adoption Team (CAT) will take in more than 60 kittens and cats to create shelter space for animals displaced by the devastating wildfire

“Double Duty” Video could earn $10,000 for CAT

Exciting news! Portland resident iAmMoshow The Cat Rapper™ and ARM & HAMMER™ released their newest music video collaboration, “Double Duty” today. Church & Dwight Co., Inc.