CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
In October 2014, Cat Town made history by opening America’s first cat cafe, right here in Oakland. In our first year of operating, we saved 467 cats — more cats than in our previous three years of work combined. Since then, we’ve found loving homes for over 3,500 cats, many who would have been considered “unadoptable” when our work began. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary as America’s first cat cafe, we invite you to help us lay the foundation for another decade of helping thousands more cats find a place to call home.
Visit us!
There’s never been a better time to spend an hour with our cats! Now through November 30, visit us on Fridays for just $5 with the code FRIDAY5!
Cat of the Month:
Butterfly!
Butterfly, fEMALE, 6 YEARS
Butterfly, a shy and gentle soul, loves basking in sunny spots and watching the world from a cozy nook. When she feels safe, this beautiful long-haired calico lets her playful and affectionate side shine through — bunny kicking ripple rugs, chasing feather wands, and gently leaning into people for soft chin scratches and affection. With a little patience and love, she’ll become the sweetest companion — perhaps yours?
FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH
Your donations make our work possible
Cat Town runs on your donations! Your gift today supports our work to save cats whose age, health, and behaviors in a shelter setting prevent them from getting adopted. In focusing on these overlooked animals, we’ve helped reduce the euthanasia rate at Oakland Animal Services, Oakland’s municipal shelter, by more than 70% since 2011. Your support makes this work possible!
CAt Town BLOG
Last month we saw 41 cats get adopted — seniors, playful kittens, and many cats in need of medical intervention. Some of these cats were reeling after losing their loved ones, others shut down when their new surroundings proved too stressful for them to handle. Some of them, after spending weeks in shelter cages, became defensive. Some bounced back quickly, and some needed extra time to finally feel safe again.