February Adoptions
This February, we were proud to see 26 cats find great homes, and especially grateful that these cats’ new lives were made possible with this community’s support. Each adoption is more than just a happy story and a life saved — it’s a reminder that with the power of community and connection, our collective action can make a significant and immediate difference.
So far this year, Cat Town has helped 46 cats find homes. That means:
5 scared and stressed cats found comfort and courage,
3 seniors got the soft landings they deserved,
26 cats in bonded pairs stayed together,
13 lucky black cats defied superstition and found love, and
10 cats with medical needs found extra care to blossom
Thanks to you, these cats are more than just numbers. With each home, a new chapter begins — for both the cats and the people who welcome them into their lives. These are stories of healing, connection and new beginnings. Here are just a few stories of lives transformed:
Found as a baby and raised as a single kitten, Vesper didn’t have a cat friend to help him learn about boundaries. Instead, he learned to associate hands with rough play that led to serious injuries. He was surrendered to the city shelter for his behavior, where his shelter cage made him stressed and defensive — but knowing that he had lived in a home, we believed we could help him. Vesper came to a Cat Town studio where we identified his triggers and experimented with behavior plans to help redirect his energy in healthier ways. We learned that quick movements and unexpected sounds caused him to pounce, claw, and bite deeply, drawing blood. With one-on-one support from our Program Director, and later an experienced foster who channeled his intelligence and energy into learning tricks, Vesper became more calm and predictable. Instead, his sweet and loving nature took center stage. Last December, an adopter took him in for a trial adoption, and made it official last month. Now, with cat trees, structured play with toys, and a patient home, Vesper is thriving.
When Coco and Chanel were surrendered to the city shelter, these 4-year-olds were too scared, wide-eyed, shutdown, and angry — and potential adopters overlooked them. However, we knew that the girls could warm up with patience and soft pets, so we brought them to Cat Town for a better chance at soothing their fears so they could find a family to join. In their foster home, the sisters slowly but surely came out of their shells, still easily spooked by sudden sounds and movements, but bold enough to explore the home, and eventually be pet and purr. And although they still easily startled, their courage grew enough that they recovered quickly, and easily returned to playing and seeking affection. With their true personalities shining, they won the hearts of adopters and have a new place and family to call home.
Chesterfield and Finn arrived at Cat Town 10 days apart, and quickly became friends. Their energetic playfulness matched, and both were affectionate towards humans without being jealous or possessive of lap-time and pets. Before they were bonded, Chesterfield was adopted, and staff members noticed Finn seemed blue from his friend’s absence. The sweet boy, still playful and cuddly, lost weight, and we placed him in a studio to better monitor his food and appetite. When Chesterfield was returned due his adopter’s changing needs, we brought him to Finn’s studio. Reunited, the two began cuddling together, grooming each other, and of course, resuming their playful antics. Sweet on their own, they were better together — the two quickly found adopters, and we hear that both are settling into their new home well, with the slightly more adventurous Finn helping the shyer Chesterfield (now Theo) find his footing and sense of safety.
As 3-month-old strays, slightly undersocialized Gazelle and Zebra needed spay surgeries, — but first, we discovered they had ringworm: a harmless skin fungus cats can easily recover from with lots of time and care. At Cat Town, we placed the sisters and their siblings in a studio for treatment, and made sure we had frequent, specially trained volunteers who could play with the kittens during this crucial time for socialization, especially through their unpleasant ringworm dips. Initially frightened and hissing, the kittens soon turned into affectionate, playful, and purring furballs. Once their treatment ended and they were cleared of ringworm, the youngsters gained even more courage by meeting Cat Town visitors. We’re so proud of the bravery these two developed despite the obstacles they faced, and thrilled to know they’re happy in their new home.
Spitfire Elle came to Cat Town as a confident role model for other cats, but ended up needing other cats to mentor her. The spirited 7-month-old had trouble understanding other cats’ boundaries, and clumsily initiated play with cats who mistook her body language for aggression. In our open Cat Zone, Elle was able to work on her cat skills with peers around her same age, and we noticed she became calmer and better about her approach when greeting and playing with other cats. Knowing Elle’s manners would be best with a cat buddy, we were happy to have an adopter and former volunteer with a respectful 4-year-old cat bring Elle home, where we know her spirit will be celebrated and loved.
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our February Adoptions!
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