In Part 2 of our team’s most memorable adoption stories from this year, we reflect on the power of connection: the bonds between cats, the trust they build with us, and the love they bring into their new homes.
October Adoptions
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.
Who Did You Save This Year (Part 1)
When our team looks back at this year’s adoptions so far, we recognize the impact you’ve made on each of the 399 cats who found homes. From overlooked fearful cats to shy and misunderstood seniors, every cat’s successful adoption started with you in our corner, giving us the time, resources, and belief that these cats can be celebrated and deserve a second chance.
Celebrating 10 Years
In October 2014, Cat Town made history by opening America’s first cat cafe, right here in Oakland. We launched this adoption center with a big dream and radical vision: to help older, shy, and sick cats have their chance at adoption, and prove that cats least likely to be adopted could find a home with the right support. In our first year of operating, we saved 467 cats — more cats than in our previous three years of work combined.
September Adoptions
At Cat Town, we believe in the power of relationships, whether it’s between cats and the people who care for them — or between the cats themselves. Last month, we celebrated 29 adoptions, and saw 8 bonded pairs find loving homes with their best friends. Bonded pairs often face the challenge of finding homes together, but we’ve witnessed firsthand how bonded pairs give each other the comfort and confidence to overcome obstacles and thrive.