Gerrie's Happily Ever After

Gerrie's Happily Ever After

Cat Town could not help cats without people like you, so today, in thanks, we’re telling you about a senior cat you helped: Gerrie. Gerrie is 12 years old, walks with a limp, and has trouble getting around. He also needs a special diet and medication to help with his kidney function and arthritis, and has a history of night-yowling and missing his litter box. That might seem like a lot for one cat, but we…

Artist Profile: Ekke!

Artist Profile: Ekke!

The colorful murals at Cat Town don’t just paint themselves — but the speed and talent with which Michelle Chen (aka Ekke!) created our alien cat mural made it feel as though it might have sprung to life on its own, fully formed. The vibrant colors make our Adoption Center a joyous space for guests and adopters alike — and the funds raised by the donations it has generated has helped us save more shelter cats.

October 2020 Adoptions

October 2020 Adoptions

They say that good things come in threes, but in this case our wonderful tabbies came in a huge wave of 17 cats for the month of October! Not only was this a fun challenge for our staff and volunteers — who deftly differentiated each cat by subtle coat variations, ear tips, nose and eye color, or simply their different personalities — it meant lots of striped and swirled cats got out of the shelter and into loving homes. Of course we had tuxedos, calicos, and black cats as well. Thanks to your support, whether these cats were in bonded pairs, seniors…

Tips for a Happy and Safe Environment for Kids and Cats

Tips for a Happy and Safe Environment for Kids and Cats

Cat Town welcomes family visits with kids of all ages, and we do matchmaking to find the right cat for everyone! The cats staying at our Adoption Center are all unique. Not only are they different ages and sizes, they have varying dispositions — some are confident, some are building confidence, but many are still shy. Our advice on what makes for a rewarding visit for kids and cats also applies to what works…

September 2020 Adoptions

September 2020 Adoptions

Kitten season is starting to become a year-round event, but Forgotten Kitten Season is just ramping up! Last month we helped 9 scared kittens learn how to be brave, and each was adopted with a friend to help them continue their progress. We also helped senior cats find love, encouraged shy cats to blossom, and made sure high-energy cats found people who…