CAT TOWN BLOG
Helping Parsley
We took 3-month-old kittens, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme into our foster program to help the city shelter with an outbreak of Panleukopenia — a highly-contagious viral infection…
Arroyo's Story
When medical emergencies arise, we can step up, thanks to your support! We’ve recently had more urgent cases than usual — including Arroyo, a 6-month-old kitten who suddenly came down with a severe mystery affliction…
Join Team Shailene
When a cat needs above-and-beyond help, we can step in because you support our work. Right now, Shailene could use a helping hand.
A Message from our Medical Manager
How is a cat who attacks people at random also a cat who means so much to me as Cat Town’s Medical Manager? Caesar first came to Cat Town as a confident example for our shyer cats, but that story quickly changed when we found out why he was surrendered to the shelter. After a life-saving surgery, he woke up a different cat, and became aggressive towards his guardian. During his episodes…
Every Cat is Family
I know from experience that Cat Town does all they can to help the cats who need the most support. My story starts with a cat named Bruno, the first of three wonderful cats I adopted from Cat Town. Bruno was an 8 year old black cat with a cauliflower ear. Before he came to Cat Town, he had been in a cage for 7 years…
Behind-the-Scenes Look: Emergency Medical Fund
The vet at Oakland Animal Services flagged down Dawn, our Foster Coordinator and Deputy Director, who was on her weekly volunteer shift at the shelter. “We just received a cat who’s been badly injured by a car engine — it looks like she’ll need surgery. Can Cat Town help?” Dawn took a look at Tammy’s injuries and was shocked. At least 6 inches of skin was gone, and the wound already looked as though her flesh was beginning to rot. “Of course we’ll help.” The reason Dawn could…