CAT TOWN BLOG
Poe Needs a Hero
This year, Cat Town has helped 139 scared, stressed, and undersocialized shelter cats and kittens. Before the year ends, I hope to get that number even higher, so we can help Poe. This tiny tuxedo hisses and growls whenever people approach him. But he’s not mean — he’s just telling us that he’s afraid.
November 2022 Adoptions
Cooler weather may be here, but November kept us cozy with heart-warming adoptions. Some of these cats spent only a few hours in our care, while others took more than a year of perseverance to find their perfect match. No matter how long they need, the magic of Cat Town means our cats get the gift of time while they wait for their home sweet homes.
Who Did You Save This Year (Part 2)
We recently shared some of our favorite adoptions of the year with you. Today, we’re remembering even more wonderful cats who found families, thanks to your support! Whether they needed time to adjust, space to be themselves, or medication to feel their best, you were there helping them and cheering them on.
You Can Be Their Way Home
We all know how awful it can feel to be sick, stressed, or overwhelmed. This year, the number of cats arriving at Oakland’s city shelter has increased by 16% over last year, meaning more cats are in cages, scared and unsure of their future. Your support today gives us the chance to step in, and help these cats remember what it’s like to let their guards down, feel comfort, and experience joy again.
Who Did You Save This Year (Part 1)
When our team thinks about our absolute favorite adoptions of the year, the cats all have one thing in common: you were their hero. You stepped up to give at-risk shelter cats a second chance at a happy, healthy life.
October 2022 Adoptions
October wasn’t so scary this year, thanks to having 29 cats find loving homes! That included 10 bonded pairs, 7 senior cats, 10 scared kittens, as well as 7 cats stressed by their shelter cages and 5 who came to us as urgent requests from our shelter partners…