CAT’s mission is to work with our community to save the lives of homeless, sick and injured cats and kittens by offering shelter, adoption, foster, hospice, and veterinary services to end needless feline euthanasia in our community.
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Seems like every other year we spend a ton of money (by that I mean 4 figures) to repair my truck. Don’t get me wrong. I love my pretty red… READ MORE
Adopt A Cat Month
Rather than detailing the virtues of shelter cats and the way your life will be enhanced when you adopt one, I wanted to take this opportunity… READ MORE
Mobile Spay/Neuter Trailer on Loan from Multnomah County Damaged Just as CAT begins Repairs from April 9 Flooding
CAT was one of several businesses in Sherwood broken… READ MORE
Autumn Krauss is smiling with joy because her beloved cat Portland is enjoying the family’s new home in Denver. Nine months ago, she thought she’d never see him again. Adopted… READ MORE
On April 9, over 60 percent of… READ MORE
In the dead of night (or the wee hours of the morning on April 9), a pipe burst causing flooding all over the cat–only shelter.
We are still open… READ MORE
Everyone experiences some level of stress at some point. While our triggers are different, stress is a physical, mental, and/or emotional response to life’s changes and challenges. If you experience… READ MORE
When CAT wanted to remodel a cat colony room at its Sherwood shelter, two organizations came together to help make that a reality.
A Petco Foundation grant of $15,000,… READ MORE
You’d never know from her gentle disposition that Shelby has no front toes.Transferred to CAT from Willamette Humane with her feline sister Sheena (who is also declawed), we are unsure… READ MORE
On March 16, 2012, CAT’s Board President shared the news of Evan and Ardie Kalik’s decision to resign from CAT’s Board of Directors. We thank Evan and Ardie for creating… READ MORE
On occasion, I’ve been known to drop an ibuprofen or one of those small red pseudoephedrine pills on the floor. Being a neat-nik, I immediately retrieve and toss it in… READ MORE
Thousands of shelter cats at CAT were well fed in 2011 thanks to a generous donation by Purina ONE.… READ MORE
On occasion, I’ve been known to drop an ibuprofen or one of those small red pseudoephedrine pills on the floor.
Being a neat-nik, I immediately retrieve and toss it… READ MORE
February is Dental Health Month – schedule a trip to your veterinarian
Did you know an adult cat has 30 teeth to keep clean?
By the age of… READ MORE
If you purchased the 2012 CAT Calendar, thank you.
Even with this being Leap Year, our February still has just 28 days.
Where did February 21 go? We figure… READ MORE
Show your love of cats by using one of CAT’s specially created Facebook Cover images for your Timeline (see links below).
Okay, so a collar won’t make your cat look fat. However, are you making your cat fat? Humans are in control of what pets eat and too many of us… READ MORE
Have you ever worked from home thinking you’d enjoy the day with a cat sitting on your lap while you type away? Maybe your kitty would chase the tip of… READ MORE
Have you ever given your cat a bath? I have, many times. And the cat in question was not my easygoing Tabby, Mack, or my “I’ll do anything because… READ MORE
Twenty-two ribbons don’t lie. Shelter cats are awesome. The Lewis & Clark Cat Club invited CAT to showcase some of our cats for adoption at the December Santa Claws &… READ MORE
On a cold, crispy December morning (December 4, 2011), the Cat Food Bank opened knowing that today was going to be different. Today was the… READ MORE
Is your dog a LifeSaver? Shortages are everywhere these days, whether it is a shortage of water in dry areas or an… READ MORE
On September 27, 2011, the Cat Adoption Team spayed and neutered more than 50 cats in one day. The cats traveled in cat carriers and file boxes, in pairs and… READ MORE
If you’ve not visited CAT recently, you may want to make the drive to Sherwood just to see our new addition - installed in October 2011. Thanks to a generous… READ MORE
Innovations abound at CAT. In 2011 and for the first months of 2012, we implemented some awesome changes and tweaked some of our programs to make them so much better. October is national “cookie month”! Check out these great homemade cat treat recipes for your kitty. Please feed in moderation because drastic diet changes, even a treat, can… READ MORE
Recently, someone emailed to see if a senior cat at the shelter was still available for adoption. They were looking for an older cat to “save” knowing that the kittens… READ MORE
We honored the hard work and dedication of our volunteers on Sunday, September 18, with an end-of-summer picnic. CAT has over 600 active volunteers who, in 2010, gave over 62,000… READ MORE
Are you really ready? Last week while reading before bedtime, I started to smell smoke. You know, that dreadful house-on-fire smoke smell. I didn’t hear any sirens, but it was… READ MORE
Bet you are planning a vacation in the next few weeks. Whether it is a two-week cruise through the Panama Canal or a weekend at the Oregon coast, most likely… READ MORE
Minnie is a four-year-old spayed female Tuxedo kitty who arrived from a county shelter on April 25, 2011. She was a very shy cat and more stressed than the… READ MORE
Many of us look forward to boxes left on our doorstep: A gift from a far-away relative? Maybe that nifty gadget ordered recently? Boxes… READ MORE
Is your house is a little too quiet; the rooms too empty? Maybe you miss the sound of young ones bounding down the hall or clamoring for your attention? We are proud to be part of the “People Saving Pets” campaign. People Saving PetsTM is an exciting campaign that uses positive and uplifting advertising, public… READ MORE
We have many wonderful donors and supporters and we thank you all. When children choose to give, it is especially meaningful. This young generation is learning at such an early… READ MORE
Join an event that’s been celebrated every year since 1915—American Humane’s “Be Kind to Animals Week”—the first week of May. At CAT we encourage you to make this a year-long… READ MORE
April 27, 2012 This year, the Royal Wedding has nothing on National Hairball Awareness Day, especially when you have upwards of 250 cats under one… READ MORE
By Milton McCrae, CAT Meow Team Donor I have had a cat or two in my life for almost 50 years now, and we currently have… READ MORE
In a metro area that prides itself on being green and renewable, Portlanders are flocking to local animal shelters to adopt their pets – the ultimate in loving repurposing! An… READ MORE
Easter is right around the corner and bunnies are everywhere. We thought it might be interesting discover the similarities between rabbits and cats: •Both make great companions The Cat Adoption Team reached a huge milestone on the last day of February (Monday, February 28, 2011) when Ebony, a little black kitten, was adopted by Ted and Liz… READ MORE
Imagine you are sitting on a bench at a lovely neighborhood park, enjoying the spring sun when you feel a tug on your pant leg. You look over and into… READ MORE
Whether you’ll admit it to your friends or not, more than half of you reading this right now will give your pet a gift this upcoming holiday season. We do… READ MORE
We surveyed you, our cat-loving friends, to find out what you thought of black cats. We had 366 responses. Here are the unscientific results: As humans, we count calories and carbs. We strive to take in five to nine servings of vegetables and fruits each day, while avoiding too much sugar and salt. Why?… READ MORE
Feline immunodeficiency virus attacks and weakens the immune system, making cats more susceptible to infections and diseases. There is no cure for FIV. Fortunately, few cats in this country carry… READ MORE
With so many opinions about black cats, it must not be easy to be one. So many bad luck myths to debunk and some outrageous good luck theories to live… READ MORE
Eleven years ago, a self-confirmed “dog person” found a soft spot in his heart for an elderly cat and went on to found the Cat Adoption Team (CAT). Since then,… READ MORE
Orange tabby, brown tabby, silver tabby, grey, white, black, black and white, calico, tortoiseshell…there are so many to choose from! Any adopter who spends even a few minutes at… READ MORE
Feeding Cats to Keep them with the Family Once monthly, the Cat Food Bank provides free cat food to qualified cat owners still struggling with this poor economy. 
Does this collar make me look fat?
Cat Naps all Day
Giving a Cat a Bath
Cats win ribbons at December show
100,000th Pound Given Away
Blood Bank - VCA NW Veterinary Specialists
by CAT’s friends and supporters at NWVS
Spay & Save: A Great Success
Cat-quarium
Why we are Such Cool CATs
Celebrate Cookie Month with your Cat
Older Pets Make Great Pets
Thank You CAT Volunteers
A Kit and a Plan: 2011 National Preparedness Month
Include Hiring a Pet Sitter in Your Vacation Planning
CAT Case of the Month: Mystery of Minnie
Surprise at Our Doorstep
About that box full of kittens…
The Cure for the Empty Nest: feline fostering
People Saving Pets
Girl Scouts Earn their PURR Badge
Be Kind to Animals
National Hairball Awareness Day
Celebrate National Hairball Awareness Day
Why I Am a Longtime Member of the Meow Team at CAT
Did you adopt?
What do cats and rabbits have in common?
•Both… READ MORE
25,000th Adoption
Love your cat? Then Tag your cat
Will your pet get a holiday gift?
Beautiful Black Cat
Why Do Some Cats Need Special Diets?
FIV Positive – What You Should Know
It’s Not Easy Being a Black Cat
CAT Dedicates Shelter in Honor of Founder
Adopters, Prepare to Meet Your Match
Cat Food Bank Helps Cat Owners
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