CAT TOWN BLOG
KITTEN WIRE: TAKING A CHANCE ON NATALIE
OAKLAND — When a father-son pair began their search for a new feline companion, they scrolled through the faces on Cat Town's adoption gallery, and found themselves drawn in by a brown tabby.
"Her eyes in the photo of her that was uploaded immediately caught our attention," said 18-year-old Blue. "They were gentle and inviting, almost hopeful, begging to find a home."
Volunteer of the Month: Shanti P.
Cat Town has an incredible team of dedicated volunteers, many of whom go above and beyond just a weekly shift. One such volunteer is Shanti P., who volunteers in our adoption center, as well as helps with the Forgotten Kitten Project and the recently launched case manager program, which offers advice and support to recent adopters of cats who may need a little more time to adjust to a new home. Shanti has also fostered several cats for Cat Town, and as a registered veterinary technician she’s been able to foster difficult medical cases.
I talked with Shanti about her recent Cat Town foster fail with Huey and why special needs cats like him make for extra special companions.
KITTEN WIRE: MELLOW MILTON NOW UP FOR ADOPTION
OAKLAND — We recently told you about a shy cat named Milton, a member of our Forgotten Kitten Project. Today, we're happy to report this mini-panther with a developing penchant for pets is available for adoption.
To learn more about Milton's journey, we checked in with his foster mom, Cammane W., who took him in four months ago when he developed a bad cold, prompting his move out of the main adoption center.
April 2018 Adoptions
As kitten season continues to build, it becomes even more important that we help the shelter's vulnerable cats find loving homes. Thanks to all our April adopters who helped us fulfill this mission.
KITTEN WIRE: Helping Your Local Shelter During Kitten Season
OAKLAND — "Kitten Season" has such a joyful ring to it. But in the animal welfare community, we know its weightier meaning.
It's the time of year when unfixed homeless cats have their litters and shelters become overwhelmed, straining resources for all of the animals. The newborns, sometimes orphaned by their own young mothers, require specialized care and frequently overnight resources that municipal shelters struggle to provide. Community partners and volunteers can't fill the gaps entirely.
Helping Monk Recover From a Broken Heart
When we heard Monk’s story, we knew we had to help. At 10 years old, he was surrendered to the Oakland city shelter by a family who clearly loved him very much, but sad circumstances kept them from giving him the home he needed. That didn’t stop his little heart from breaking when they said goodbye.
At the shelter, Monk went days without eating. Cat Town brought him to their Adoption Center, where staff fed him by hand, coaxing him to eat, bite by bite.