“Our job is to play and cuddle. What’s not to love?” Volunteers of the Month, Padrick and Prasad, perfectly sum up what makes fostering cats both so enjoyable and easy. Having fostered 6 cats for Cat Town, the two admit to a soft spot for senior cats — which makes them…
Be Prepared: Tips to Help Pet Owners Prepare for an Emergency
While we don’t usually know when an emergency or disaster will strike, preparing ahead of time can make sudden and unexpected situations less stressful — for ourselves and our pets. Whether you need to take a brief absence from home, or temporarily evacuate in the event of an disaster, taking steps right now can help…
June 2019 Adoptions
Catching Up With Cat Town Alum Jules
Today we’re turning the spotlight on Jules, a cat whose journey shows the impact dedicated and compassionate care can make in a feline’s life, showing that Love + Time = Magic. Formerly known as Emilia, Jules first came to Cat Town in the spring of last year. Trapped as a stray on the streets of East Oakland, she was very fearful in her cage at Oakland Animal Services and needed…
Volunteer of the Month: Staci S.
While many know Cat Town for opening the nation’s first cat cafe, so much of our mission is still rooted where we started: in foster-based rescue. Today, more than half of our cats find support in foster homes — so we’re delighted to feature foster Staci S. as Volunteer of the Month! She shared why she chose to volunteer with us, and more about the cats she’s been able to help: the formerly timid Toby, and Katya, a cat whose unusual grooming habits transformed Staci and our medical team into ace detectives.