To the CAT Thrift Store Community,
Our journey as your beloved secondhand store has come to a close as of June 28. This is a bittersweet moment along our journey as an organization; as the thrift store has been offering unique thrift finds while also creating a community and many memories for more than 13 years. It’s been an incredible ride, with moments of joy, excitement, seemingly insurmountable odds, and invaluable learning.
To our customers and supporters: Thank you. Your belief and trust in us have been the driving force behind our every step, making a lasting impact on CAT’s mission of supporting cats and their families. Thank you for visiting, donating, shopping, and adopting cats from the store.
To our dedicated team: Your passion and hard work have been the core of our journey. We’re grateful beyond words for every moment and your dedication and ability to create a community within the space.
While this chapter ends, the bonds and memories we’ve created endure. CAT continues its work through CAT’s shelter in Sherwood providing adoption, foster care, and community support services. We are eternally grateful to anyone and everyone that was involved. The spirit of collaboration and community will remain in the hearts (and purrs) of those involved and in CAT’s ongoing efforts. We’d love it if you could share your favorite moments and stories with us as we close this amazing chapter of our lives.
This is very sad. I had adopted a wonderful year old chartreau gray bundle of fluff named Trixie. I had adopted her from the Petco out by the Airport, through CAT back during the summer of 2009. We were together for almost 16 years. At 17, she got diagnosed with cancer after I brought her to Banfield. Her health had started to decline over the last year of her life. I stuck by her side while we peacefully helped her cross the rainbow bridge this April 16, 2025. May she spend eternity in Cat Heaven. I miss my adorable and lovable fluff muffin 
Ricki
I also donated exclusively to CAT over the years. I'm so sad to see it go, but I'm sure there will be other fun opportunities to help the cats moving forward. I bought a cute porcelain cat-shaped tea pot at a volunteer event and it's a treasured find 
Lauren
I got my Molokai here! 
Sandra
CAT thrift is the best shop in the metro area, and I know, I’ve been to ALL of them. The best thing is the cats, of course, and I just adopted an amazing one last fall. I really enjoyed shopping with you because the prices were great, it was never crowded and always relaxed. Thank you for being there as long as you were able. 
Tina
CC, Dax, and Rosie
Mark
Share your memories and photos of the thrift store on CAT’s Thrift Store social media pages—Facebook and Instagram—or by emailing [email protected]. This celebration aims to honor the legacy built together and the connections that will endure.
