CAT TOWN BLOG
KITTEN WIRE: MEET TIGER AND FAWN
OAKLAND — "Bolty." "Terrified." "Hissing and kicking."
That's how volunteers and staff at the Oakland Animal Services described a pair of kittens who landed in shelter cages during last year's kitten season.
"FKP material?" a kennel note read.
Volunteer of the Month: Kelda M.
June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat month, so we’re turning the spotlight on volunteer Kelda M., who's done lots of fostering for Cat Town, and is also part of the amazing Cat Crew at Oakland Animal Services. We're so grateful to her for everything she does for both organizations and the Oakland cat community as a whole—we even named a former Cat Town cat after her! So, without further ado, meet all-star Cat Town volunteer Kelda!
From Semi-feral to Super Friend: Candice and Clayton
In late August of 2017, I took a trip to Cat Town. I had planned on grabbing a latte and playing with the cats, but all of that changed when I met Clayton Purrshaw (FKA Guy). Once I saw him I immediately thought "that's my cat". He was playfully chasing a string toy and sliding all over the floor. When I followed him into the quiet room, he placed his head into my palm and let me scratch his ears until he fell asleep. That moment is what sealed the deal for me. By mid-morning he was on his way home with me to begin our new life together.
May 2018 Adoptions
May was full of memorable adoptions. Your support helped us find loving homes for senior cats like Robin, injured cats like Huey, and sick cats like Juniper, just to name a few.
Thank You for Helping Cats Like Polly
When we brought Polly to our cage-free Adoption Center, I watched her make biscuits with her oversized paws and show off her gentle personality. At Cat Town, we explained to visitors that FIV is typically symptom-free for many years, and while untreatable, doesn’t spread as easily as the name implies. Best of all, Polly was able to show hundreds of people that her FIV status wasn’t a danger to other cats by safely grooming, playing, and sleeping with her feline companions at our Adoption Center.
Helping Cats Like Sammy is Why I Volunteer
During my weekly volunteer shift at Cat Town, I made sure to sit with 8-year-old Sammy so I could hear his squeaky meow. When I petted him, he’d make biscuits and chirp to himself. I got in all the snuggles I could, knowing Sammy would soon charm someone into taking him home. Happily, I was right!