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.
When our team looks back at this year’s adoptions so far, we recognize the impact you’ve made on each of the 304 cats who found homes. From overlooked fearful cats to shy and misunderstood seniors, each cat’s journey to adoption was made possible because of your generosity and support.
Every success started with you in our corner, giving us the time, resources, and belief that these cats can be celebrated and deserve a second chance. Each life transformed is a story of trust and growth, and none of this would have happened without you making sure that these cats didn’t just find homes — they found safety, care, and whole-hearted belonging.
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.
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.
This July and August, 53 cats found loving guardians who wanted to bring them joyful lives. These 53 bring our 2024 adoption total to 236, and 3,683 cats adopted throughout our entire history! Each one of these adoptions tells a story of transformation. From tiny kittens making way for older cats to find the spotlight, to shy and scared cats learning to relax and trust their environment — every adoption is a reminder that when these cats receive the love and care they deserve, they also find their way into happy and loving homes.
