CAT TOWN BLOG
Catching Up with Cat Town Alum: Valentino
As Black Cat Appreciation month comes to a close, we’re catching up with Cat Town alum Valentino, a special senior black cat brimming with personality. His journey demonstrates the truth of Cat Town’s unofficial motto that love + time = magic.
Valentino arrived at Cat Town in the summer of 2017 with his sister, Nefertiti, after their previous owner passed away. Being senior cats, the upheaval in their routines was a stressful period and Nefertiti sadly passed away a few months after their arrival. In such a short period of time Valentino’s life had been turned upside down.
CELEBRATING FOUR YEARS OF OUR ADOPTION CENTER
Today marks the fourth anniversary of opening our cage-free Adoption Center here in Oakland. This space has has made a significant impact for Oakland’s vulnerable shelter cats.
To commemorate the occasion, we’re highlighting four things we’re proud to have accomplished since our Adoption Center doors first opened on October 25th, 2014.
The Best Zeppelin Ride Ever
One of the last things my brother Eric shared with his whole family before he passed was an extended ride around the Bay Area in a Zeppelin. 6 1/2 years later, a few months after my 17 year old cat Shadow crossed over, we heard of a foster in need. Already familiar with Cat Town and not yet ready for a new cat, this cat's need for a safe place seemed too important to pass up.
A Night to Remember in Support of Oakland's Cats
They wore cat ears and leopard shoes. “Meow” was the rallying cry. And healthy competition drove the bidding for cat-centric auction items, such as a catered dinner surrounded by feline friends.
While spirits were high and the drinks were flowing, the cause was no trivial matter.
September 2018 Adoptions
September was another busy month of adoptions for Cat Town. Your support helped us find homes for young kittens like Forrest, Goose, Maverick, and Pippa, as well as some of our Forgotten Kittens, like Milton and Yuna.
Volunteer of the Month: Mae L.
Mae L. is a rock star volunteer who always steps up wherever needed. Not only does she train our volunteers to socialize our hardest to place cats, she’s also an Adoption Center counselor connecting cats and families. And when odds and ends come up, Mae is always there to help with painting projects, medical tasks, and even recently caring for special-needs cat Didi while her foster was out of town .