CAT TOWN BLOG
Artist Profile: Alegra Figeroid
If you’re a fan of the new Cat Nap merchandise in our online shop, then you have illustrator Alegra Figeroid to thank! In this interview, we get to know her and her work a little better, and learn how she first got involved with Cat Town.
Artist Profile: Niki Waters
Last summer we hosted a contest — and by popular vote, the design created by Niki Waters was voted to become our next Cat Town T-shirt! We’re thrilled to highlight more of Niki’s work, and what she’s been up to since then.
July 2020 Adoptions
This year has not been a normal year by any stretch, but one silver lining is how much love our feline companions have received in these difficult times. In July, we saw an incredible 42 cats find a loving home! Because so many cats are being adopted, we’ve been able help the cats in need at Oakland Animal Services more quickly — so that they don’t have to wait to…
When Meowing Goes from Cute to Excessive
Ever think your cat is trying to tell you something? They probably are! Some cats learn to use vocalization to communicate to humans that they’re happy, angry, hungry or want your attention. Cats also vocalize to express discomfort or pain, agitation, and sometimes, territoriality. If your cat has not been neutered or spayed, they may yowl or meow in conjunction with sexual behavior. And some cats are simply more vocal than others, including certain breeds such as…
Artist Profile: Kara Kansaku
Artists have been a major part of Cat Town’s identity — from the murals on our walls to the portraits created to help promote the cats who have been with us the longest. These contributions have helped us in our mission to save Oakland’s at-risk shelter cats. Today, we’re highlighting one such artist, Kara Kansaku.
June 2020 Adoptions
Cat Town exists to make sure Rigatoni got medical intervention, and that Slider and Southpaw had time to recover from living with 17 other cats in an overcrowded home. We help bonded pairs like Joseph and Dolores stick together, and help wallflowers like Julia and Luisa find their place in the spotlight. We exist to give every cat the second chance they need — to find a path home for every cat that…