October Adoptions
Last month we saw 41 cats get adopted — seniors, playful kittens, and many cats in need of medical intervention. Some of these cats were reeling after losing their loved ones, others shut down when their new surroundings proved too stressful for them to handle. Some of them, after spending weeks in shelter cages, became defensive. Some bounced back quickly, and some needed extra time to finally feel safe again.
Last month we saw 41 cats get adopted — seniors, playful kittens, and many cats in need of medical intervention. Some of these cats were reeling after losing their loved ones, others shut down when their new surroundings proved too stressful for them to handle. Some of them, after spending weeks in shelter cages, became defensive. Some bounced back quickly, and some needed extra time to finally feel safe again.
Your support gave them the help they needed to recover from life’s curveballs. You gave them safety. You gave them comfort. You gave them health. You gave them dignity. You gave them a path forward, and created a space where their value could be appreciated.
Every cat has a story worth telling and a life worth living, and when you support Cat Town, you ensure these high-risk cats can find a stage where they can dazzle someone looking for a little friend to love. Here are just a few of their stories — we’re incredibly grateful to you for all the kindness you gift to cats in need of a second chance!
Sylvie was found at a feral feeding site severely thin and hungry. Emaciated, stressed, and suffering from both food and flea allergies, this one-year-old kitten had overgroomed to the point that she had no fur remaining on her hind legs. After Cat Garden Rescue took her in for safe keeping, Sylvie came to Cat Town and began healing from her shock and anxiousness in a foster home. She was still shy and nervous, often retreating to her hiding spots after brief moments of play and affection, but over time, she began trusting her foster guardian more and more, and showing her sweet and chatty side. Her foster fell in love with her spirit and decided to join our foster-to-family club, adopting Sylvie with the knowledge that she just needed safety and patience to truly come out of her shell. Sylvie’s now-guardian tells us: “Any time I think of the name Sylvie, I think of Sylvie Vartan (1960's Yé-yé singer) which has been pretty perfect for this sweet and sassy little meow.”
At 8-years-old, Babygirl found herself stressed and confused when her guardian passed away. Already quite shy, she became even more sad and shut down in the shelter, although her wariness would sometimes wane if someone gently presented her with treats. We brought her to Cat Town to help her feel safer, and to stabilize her health — she struggled with stomach issues, and heavy mouth-breathing indicated she had an upper respiratory infection. In a more peaceful setting, and with her health improving, she slowly began letting her guard down — and in a foster home, she blossomed even more. Relaxed in a quiet and loving home, she began spending her days playing, cuddling on the couch, and napping with her foster. We’re so proud of Babygirl for regaining her confidence and showing her light to an adopter who fell in love with her and wanted to give this now playful girl a calm and happy home.
After their guardian passed away, these 10-year-old bonded boys were brought to the city shelter, scared and shut down. Flick had a heart murmur and dental disease, while CJ needed dental care and help for his sensitive skin. We knew that these seniors’ best chance at adoption would be in a Cat Town foster home, where the affectionate but cautious pair could recover from this sudden life change and regain their confidence. While they mostly hid and only came out for food, they began showing their foster guardian their cuddly, affectionate personalities more and more. We’re grateful to their adopter — a cat-savvy former veterinarian — for seeing these boys’ spirits, and giving them the time and trust they need to find their way into greater confidence.
Finch was brought to the Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter when a caretaker housing dozens of cats passed away. The 8-year-old tabby arrived at the shelter scared and unhandleable in a cage setting, and we believed Cat Town’s studio setting — where she would live with a few other cats from the same home — would help ease her fears. Once she felt calmer, she received a medical assessment, and we learned that she had hyperthyroidism, dental disease, and had been exposed to calicivirus, leaving her in fragile health. Despite these health issues, Finch’s sweet spirit began to shine: although she would often hide in the back corner of her cubby, her gentle eyes would lift and brighten when she saw people she recognized, and when visited she’d lean into pets. We’re so glad a loving adopter, ready to give Finch the care and attention she needs, wanted to embrace her into their home. They tell us: “Finch is doing great! She’s taken to exploring the house and accepts lots of pets all the time. We love her so much!”
Meme came to the city shelter after her guardian passed away, severely obese at 30 pounds. Her situation became critical when she became too stressed to eat, risking hepatic lipidosis — a life-threatening liver disease that can occur when an overweight cat loses weight too quickly. At her weight, Meme was also unable to properly groom herself and required a sanitary shave. Once clean, comfortable, and in a calm foster home, she began to eat again and her sweet and loving personality began to shine: Meme would easily purr and ask for pets, and gradually began to lose weight. Her foster guardian, smitten with Meme and now familiar with the monthly injections she would need to stay healthy and pain-free, decided to make Meme part of the family, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our OCTOBER Adoptions!
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Who Did You Save This Year (Part 1)
When our team looks back at this year’s adoptions so far, we recognize the impact you’ve made on each of the 399 cats who found homes. From overlooked fearful cats to shy and misunderstood seniors, every cat’s successful adoption started with you in our corner, giving us the time, resources, and belief that these cats can be celebrated and deserve a second chance.
When our team looks back at this year’s adoptions so far, we recognize the impact you’ve made on each of the 399 cats who found support at Cat Town. From overlooked fearful cats to shy and misunderstood seniors, each cat’s journey to adoption was made possible because of your generosity and support.
Every success started with you in our corner, giving us the time, resources, and belief that these cats can be celebrated and deserve a second chance. Each life transformed is a story of trust and growth, and none of this would have happened without you making sure that these cats didn’t just find homes — they found safety, care, and whole-hearted belonging.
Here’s what your support made possible this year:
179 cats in bonded pairs could stay beside their best friends
152 sick and injured cats got the treatments they needed, from surgery and diagnostics to medications and dental care
103 stressed and overlooked adult cats felt a sense of safety to let their personalities shine
72 senior cats found peaceful comfort in their golden years
64 black cats could put their winning personalities front and center
35 especially at-risk cats found the support they needed to continue thriving in their new homes thanks to our volunteer Case Managers
25 fearful and hissy kittens grew braver, and learned to trust people for the first time
11 cats with FIV overcame the stigma of their diagnoses and found loving and safe homes.
Because of you, these cats are more than just numbers — they’re the lives you’ve transformed. Here are just a few of the incredible adoptions you helped make possible this year.
GENEVIEVE’S PICK: KissKiss
I’ve met thousands of cats in my years working and volunteering in animal welfare. Early on, I thought I’d remember each and every one, and though I realized my brain wouldn’t hold that much information, I knew KissKiss would be unforgettable.
KissKiss in her foster home. Photo by David Yeung.
In late 2022, the beautiful calico was found as a 15-year-old stray limping on the street. She was diagnosed with arthritis, hyperthyroidism, a heart murmur, high blood pressure, and possible cancerous masses. She maintained a regal demeanor as befitting such a beautiful lady, capturing hearts among Cat Town’s staff and volunteers. We found a loving foster home for her, and made her available for adoption as a hospice cat. Her fosters kept up with her medication, and our Cat Care Coordinator, Belle, made monthly visits to check KissKiss’s blood pressure.
KissKiss in her loving home.
After more than a year, former Cat Town adopter Marsha, who had adopted another hospice cat named Marilyn Monroe, asked to meet KissKiss. I had a strong feeling it would work out. Marsha was looking for another senior female cat to share her love with, and when she met KissKiss, she fell in love. Holiday travel delayed the adoption, so KissKiss stayed with me over the holidays, and I took her to Marsha’s home in January. From the moment she stepped out of her carrier, KissKiss was clearly at home, cuddling Marsha and bringing a tear or two to my eye.
We didn’t know how long she’d have, and recently, Marsha shared that after a brief illness, KissKiss had passed away. She made it to 17, with her last 9 months of her life filled with love and care from the human she chose as hers. Sad, yes, but clearly a story of joy and hope. Part of our commitment when we adopt an animal companion is knowing we will likely outlive them. Adopting a hospice cat isn’t for everyone, but it’s deeply rewarding as you make every wonderful moment count. I’m proud to work for an organization like Cat Town for giving cats like KissKiss a second chance, and opening opportunities for adopters to make a profound difference in their lives.
KissKiss. Photo by Erica Danger.
KRISTINE’s PicK: Benny
Benny still finding his footing. Photo by David Yeung.
Benny arrived at Cat Town on Valentine’s Day, just a few weeks after I started this job. He stood out to me because most of the cats I’d met here were either confident, happily seeking affection, or shy, fearful, and avoidant of people altogether. Benny was something in between.
Benny playing at Cat Town. Photo by David Yeung.
Benny transferred from Cat Garden Rescue because the sweet boy was too terrified during adoption events to attract adopters. When he first got here, he would mostly hide and vigilantly observe his surroundings. Occasionally, he’d venture out cautiously, but sudden movements and loud sounds would send him back to his safe space. After a couple of weeks, he was still easily startled, but recovered quickly, showing a resilience and courage I couldn’t help but admire. I remember calling his name and seeing him emerge from his pillow cave purring, then scurry back when something clattered nearby. But after a little coaxing, and despite some hesitation, he reemerged almost immediately, purring and seeking affection again. What a brave boy.
Benny’s story is classic Cat Town: a shy, fearful cat finds the trust and courage to let his personality shine and bond with humans. But what makes this story special is how our team made sure Benny went home with the best companion for him. As he gained confidence, Benny became friends with every cat, moving comfortably among the shy, spicy, and social. He needed a home with a cat buddy, and was about to be adopted with a kitten when our team noticed he had a particularly special bond with a new arrival named Skillet. Our Lead Cat Care Attendant, Bill, noted, “I’ve seen Benny play with a lot of cats, but not like this.” We shared footage of Benny and Skillet playing and cohabitating, and the adopter agreed to adopt them together.
Seeing Benny and Skillet (now Jet) thriving in their home together shows the dedication and insight of Cat Town’s volunteers and staff, who not only supported Benny’s growth, but also saw beyond just any pairing to find the perfect friend for him — a gift we strive to give hundreds of cats like him. Special thanks to Genevieve, our Adoption Coordinator, for kindly informing an overly eager new employee who wanted to adopt Benny (me) that no, my 3-month-old pitbull puppy wouldn’t fit the bill as Benny’s “cat buddy.”
Benny found his confidence at our Adoption Center!
QUINN’S PicK: Lucy & Ethel
When Lucy and Ethel arrived at Cat Town in 2018, they were Forgotten Kittens still learning how to trust people. I remember watching them evolve over months from girls who tried their hardest to hide, making themselves small, into cats who weren't afraid to take up space, be seen, and be touched. Their adopter was ready to take on a challenge, and worked with the girls to continue building their confidence in their home.
Lucy at the Adoption Center, before the two headed to a foster home. Photo by David Yeung.
Five years later, their adopter's life became too overwhelming for them to keep the girls, so Lucy and Ethel came back to us. They needed help with matting in their long fur, and needed support overcoming some new litter box habits. Thankfully, their foster was incredibly patient and understanding about their accidents and worked with us, trusting that a simple approach could fix a stressful problem. With a veterinary screening to rule our medical causes for litter box avoidance, a sanitary shave, and our gold standard for a litter box setup (unscented clay litter and an uncovered box in a low traffic area of the home), the two were soon back on track.
The love they'd received in their previous home made the transition to life in a foster home easier for them, and after just a few months, their foster made it official and adopted them. Once again, they were part of a family. Now Lucy and Ethel greet guests at the door with a raised tail. Lucy cuddles and sleeps on the bed, and Ethel loves perching on her cat tree.
Ethel in her foster home.
I loved this adoption because so many cats get surrendered to shelters due to litter box avoidance, yet Lucy and Ethel prove it can be a truly simple fix. So many people feel guilt over returning a pet, yet their first adopters doing so (even though they were so sad!) meant those girls will be cherished in another good home rather than simply surviving. I love that Lucy and Ethel got a second chance at life full of love back when they were terrified kittens because Cat Town helps scared cats thrive, and a third chance when they needed a safety net — because their foster-turned-family stepped up. I love that this adoption was a kind response to challenging circumstances, and that everyone worked together to look out for these girls, no matter how hard it felt in the moment. To me, the compassion and consideration that went into helping Lucy and Ethel — and the people who love them — is Cat Town's standard for each cat in our care. That makes me feel really proud.
ARIELLE’S PICK: ROSA & BERGER
When I first met Rosa on my volunteer shift at the city shelter, she had a scratched up face, one broken and one missing tooth, and was covered in scabies, lice, and ringworm — the last of which meant that at the shelter, her best option was a life as a working outdoor cat. Even though she had come in as a stray, this little cat LOVED human affection, rewarding volunteer visits with instantaneous purrs and overzealous head butts.
I had been wanting to try fostering cats with ringworm through Cat Town for some time, so I decided to create a quarantine space for her in my apartment to give her a chance at living a comfortable indoor life. With the support of my knowledgeable coworkers, I was able to tough out 6 weeks of twice weekly dipping, deep cleaning, and medicating.
Rosa on quarantine in Arielle’s bathroom for her ringworm recovery.
I did my best to make sure Rosa had enough attention while quarantined in my bathroom and gave her plenty of solo play toys and food puzzles while I was away, but I still worried when she got lonely and cried for more attention at night. I found comfort in imagining her meeting all the other cats at Cat Town, soaking up all the natural light she could want. When Rosa could finally join the rest of the rambunctious young cats in the cat zone, I was excited for her to have all the fun in the world, but also nervous her lack of social skills would get her into trouble.
As it happened, she did have trouble reading the other cats and respecting their boundaries. Now that she could really run, she would speed after toys; barrelling right into the other cats. Fortunately at Cat Town she had all the time she would need to adjust, and eventually young Berger moved to the cat zone. Over time, he and Rosa spent more and more time together, and eventually they became inseparable; always occupying the same window bed in the afternoons.
Rosa. Photo by David Yeung.
Berger. Photo by Teresa Wood.
When I first met Rosa, it was all I could ever hope that she would eventually be able to spend her evenings curled up on the couch with a human companion. For her to have also found a feline best friend for life makes me feel immensely grateful to Cat Town for affording her that opportunity. It was one she could have so easily missed out on just for being unlucky enough to have gotten a ringworm infection while trying to survive outside. I’m grateful that Cat Town has a space where cats who may have missed out on a comfortable kittenhood can learn to safely navigate new relationships, human and feline alike. And I’m also grateful for all the instances I got to see of her playing with guests and volunteers, and of course her BFF Berger! Just living their best life! I hope they continue to be the happiest, healthiest of cats with their new family.
Rosa and friend. Photo by Teresa Wood.
Cover photo by David Yeung.
Celebrating 10 Years
In October 2014, Cat Town made history by opening America’s first cat cafe, right here in Oakland. We launched this adoption center with a big dream and radical vision: to help older, shy, and sick cats have their chance at adoption, and prove that cats least likely to be adopted could find a home with the right support. In our first year of operating, we saved 467 cats — more cats than in our previous three years of work combined.
LaPawz was just one of the cats who got adopted this year. Photo by David Yeung.
In October 2014, Cat Town made history by opening America’s first cat cafe, right here in Oakland. We launched this adoption center with a big dream and radical vision: to help older, shy, and sick cats have their chance at adoption, and prove that cats least likely to be adopted could find a home with the right support. In our first year of operating, we saved 467 cats — more cats than in our previous three years of work combined.
As the country’s first cat cafe, we were learning as we went. Our passionate volunteers helped lead much of our work, from creating new procedures and roles to mopping the floors. Our small core staff worked tirelessly to do everything else — all so we could create a community space where cats, who had so often been invisible to the public, could stand front and center. We had a big dream, and thankfully, our vision was shared by many people like you.
A decade later, we’ve helped transform what’s possible for shelter cats in our community, rehoming high-risk cats with our cat-first facilities, rehabilitation programs, adoption services, and most importantly, with your support.
Because you supported our dream, we’ve:
Found loving homes for over 3,500 cats — many who would have been considered “unadoptable” when our work began, and continue to be at risk to this day.
Provided a cage-free environment where shy cats feel relaxed while connecting with nearly 10,000 guests and potential adopters every year, doubling the number of cats we could help in foster care alone.
Launched our Forgotten Kitten Project, making strides in socializing older kittens who missed early human contact, setting them up for happier futures.
Leveraged our low-stress environment to launch a new pilot program, Feral or Fearful, that can let us quickly identify the best path forward for cats who present mixed signals in a caged setting.
Shared the lessons we’ve learned in helping high-risk cats find homes with more than 80 apprentices from more than 30 states.
Welcomed Souvenir Coffee as our new cafe partner, celebrating their grand opening on our anniversary weekend, October 24-27th, to bring more guests and supporters into our space and mission.
Our impact is possible because of compassionate supporters like you — people believe in the spirit and worthiness of every cat. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary as America’s first cat cafe, we invite you to help us lay the foundation for another decade of helping thousands more cats find a place to call home.
You can help us celebrate this milestone, and give thousands more cats the second chance they deserve, by making a donation today!
Cat Town on our opening weekend, 10 years ago.
P.S. Right now, our adoption center is supporting cats with extreme medical needs — including Davis, Alabama, and Goose. It’s helping shy cats, like Orchid and Butterfly, find courage. It’s a place where cats like Paddington and Gentle Ben, who were so stressed they were once thought to be feral, can relax and play. Community support for the past decade has given these cats a future they can look forward to!
Goose in his favorite place: a lap. Photo by Nicole Dial.
Cover photo by David Yeung.
September Adoptions
At Cat Town, we believe in the power of relationships, whether it’s between cats and the people who care for them — or between the cats themselves. Last month, we celebrated 29 adoptions, and saw 8 bonded pairs find loving homes with their best friends. Bonded pairs often face the challenge of finding homes together, but we’ve witnessed firsthand how bonded pairs give each other the comfort and confidence to overcome obstacles and thrive.
At Cat Town, we believe in the power of relationships, whether it’s between cats and the people who care for them — or between the cats themselves. Last month, we celebrated 29 adoptions, and saw 8 bonded pairs find loving homes with their best friends. Bonded pairs often face the challenge of finding homes together, but we’ve witnessed firsthand how bonded pairs give each other the comfort and confidence to overcome obstacles and thrive. We’re grateful to the adopters who kept them together to give them their best chance in a new home, and to see these families rewarded with twice the love, joy, and companionship.
Your generosity helps ensure that every cat, especially those who rely on each other, gets a second chance at a happy life. Thanks to your donations and steadfast support, we can continue our mission of helping these cats find the homes they deserve. Please enjoy the stories of these duos you’ve helped!
8-month-olds Mochiko and Nori were surrendered to the city shelter when the guardian of their mother decided not to keep the litter. Finding comfort in each other, the longhaired duo came out of their shells at Cat Town — Nori quickly began flirting with other humans, while Mochiko spent more time in our quiet zone, watching his sister and other cats interact with humans before bravely venturing out on his own. By the time an adopter fell in love with the pair, they had truly blossomed, confidently playing and winning the affection of everybody they met.
Stella and Geneva returned to Cat Town, 9.5 years after they were first adopted from us as 8 month old kittens, when life changes prevented their previous guardians from keeping them. Our “always a Cat Town cat” policy meant that we were happy to see these cautious yet playful girls back in our care, and we found them a foster home so they could continue feeling as comfortable as possible. We also placed the senior sisters on treatments for urinary discomfort and constipation, and soon, they were feeling their best! We’re so grateful to see them adopted by people who wanted to open their hearts to a senior bonded pair to live out their sunset years in love and comfort.
Blackbeard and Black Pearl arrived at the city shelter with severe upper respiratory infections that injured their eyes, and Black Pearl’s was so bad that she needed to have one eye surgically removed as part of her recovery. Once the kittens were on the mend, we moved them to our Pet Food Express location for further recovery, where they snuggled together as their confidence and playfulness grew. Their adopter reports: “They are right at home and adjusted very quickly. No litter box or feeding issues. Of all the shelter cats I've adopted these are two of the sweetest and gentlest! Thank you for everything Cat Town does and did to bring these two into our lives! You did such a wonderful job socializing them.”
We placed Milay and Eliot into our Forgotten Kitten Project so these hissing and hiding 3-month-old strays could learn to feel safe around humans.The bonded pair got their own studio where we treated Milay for conjunctivitis, and staff and volunteers helped turn them from skittish and suspicious to playful and full of purrs. The siblings were quickly adopted, and once Belle, our Cat Care Coordinator, helped their new adopters find the best way acclimate the kittens to their new home, the adopters told us: “Your time with us, moving them to a better place in the house and you walking us through the care they both need has set us on a path to truly become a family. We are so grateful to you and Cat Town for the support!”
Arthur arrived into our care after a Cat Town volunteer experienced in trapping strays saw the 5-month-old trying to get into a poison-baited rat trap, and wanted to give them a second chance in a safer environment. The volunteer temporarily fostered Arthur with another 4-month-old, Linus, whom she found hiding and crying under cars, before transferring the shy and undersocialized kittens to Cat Town. In the safety and comfort of their own little studio, the kittens slowly came out of their shells and charmed an adopter into falling in love with them and bringing them into their family.
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our September Adoptions!
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July and August Adoptions
This July and August, 53 cats found loving guardians who wanted to bring them joyful lives. These 53 bring our 2024 adoption total to 236, and 3,683 cats adopted throughout our entire history! Each one of these adoptions tells a story of transformation. From tiny kittens making way for older cats to find the spotlight, to shy and scared cats learning to relax and trust their environment — every adoption is a reminder that when these cats receive the love and care they deserve, they also find their way into happy and loving homes.
This July and August, 53 cats found loving guardians who wanted to bring them joyful lives. These cats bring our 2024 adoption total to 236, and 3,683 cats adopted throughout our entire history!
Because of your help in these past two months:
29 tiny kittens made space for older cats at the shelter
23 bonded pairs could stay together in their new homes
23 sick and injured cats found good health and happiness
12 black cats got the attention they deserved
14 stressed cats could relax and feel safe again
7 senior cats landed on their feet
2 cats with FIV found caring adopters
Each one of these adoptions tells a story of transformation. From tiny kittens making way for older cats to find the spotlight, to shy and scared cats learning to relax and trust their environment — every adoption is a reminder that when these cats receive the love and care they deserve, they also find their way into happy and loving homes.
Thanks to your unwavering support, we’re able to continue helping cats often overlooked, and we’re endlessly grateful. Here are some of the cats you helped us save these last couple of months.
Lola came to Cat Town when a volunteer experienced in trapping realized she’d been abandoned in an empty apartment without care, and wanted to give her a second chance at finding a home. We reached out to her previous guardian and learned that Lola had become reserved and fearful after her littermate had passed away, choosing to hide in cabinets, avoid the litter box, and swat in order to maintain a sense of safety away from the large family and family dog. At Cat Town, Lola was understandably scared and wary, hissing and growling her first days here, but in the quiet and comfortable care in her own studio, revealed herself to be a snuggly lap cat, and quickly charmed an adopter into bringing her into their home. They tell us, “She will be a spoiled rotten princess. Thank you once again for allowing me to become her guardian. This is a very loving (and kinda silly) girl. I’m lucky to have her in my life.”
Milo, a 16-year-old orange tabby, arrived at the shelter underweight, weak, facing severe medical challenges, and in need of immediate specialized care. With the shelter unable to provide the level of treatment he required, Cat Town stepped in and helped address the senior boy’s anemia, heart issues, and chronic pain. Despite his health problems, Milo remained affectionate and gentle, and flourished even more as his pain began to diminish. He developed a strong loving bond with his foster guardian, who fell in love with him and officially adopted him, ensuring Milo can spend his golden years basking in love, comfort, and cuddles.
At 11-months young, Laezel and Shadowheart came from Forgotten Angels Cat Rescue to Cat Town after they were found at a mobile home park. The extremely shy Snowshoe Siamese sisters were extremely shut down, and after being adopted once, had been returned for continuing to hide. After spending time in our Adoption Center surrounded by confident role models and friendly guests, the girls became social and friendly sweethearts, and were adopted into a home that knew they would require patience and gentle care as they became more comfortable to show their true loving selves.
Nerine, an extremely frightened Forgotten Kitten spent her time at the city shelter, wary and hissing at the back of her cage with her ears flattened, only accepting a few brief pets if she was given treats. At Cat Town, volunteers patiently worked to gain her trust, and she became even more accepting of pets, and started showing her own confident personality with chirps and meows. The kitten’s confidence continued to blossom at her foster home, and her fosters soon joined our “foster-to-family” club and adopted the happy and playful girl.
When 10-year-old Olaf arrived at the city shelter, worrisomely skinny, unkempt, and hiding, but on occasion seeking and giving purrs and nuzzles of affection, we knew this senior black cat’s best chance at finding a home would be in the attentive comfort of a foster home. With his foster guardian, the conflicted boy continued to greet humans with brief and soft hisses, but would then find the confidence and trust to turn into a chatty cuddlebug with the loudest purrs. The wonderfully sweet boy snagged an adopter’s heart, and they tell us: “Olaf (I'm calling him Ollie) is the sweetest, most affectionate cat ever. He was shy and anxious at first, but has been adjusting, and we have had some really sweet bonding moments. He's on my lap purring right now.”
So many adopters fell in love with Magic’s sweet, chatty, and lively nature, but this energetic boy was nevertheless returned to us four times for his exuberant antics and nighttime vocalizations, which seemed to escalate in a home environment. Believing his behavior might be helped with a cat friend to go home with, our Program Manager, Dilara, found another sweet, social, and energetic kitten, Pixie Dust, who would match Magic’s needs and help sooth his energy and anxiety. Sure enough, the two black cats bonded beautifully, and have settled into a lively dog-friendly home with ease.
After being transferred between various shelters who couldn’t hold her due to her fearful nature, swatting, and FIV status, Big Dog landed at Cat Town where staff and volunteers spent months earning her trust and helping her feel safe among other people. After several months, the fluffy 4-year-old transformed from a timid girl warily hiding in the back of her cubby, to roaming around the Adoption Center making biscuits and flopping around with joy. We’re thrilled to hear she’s settling into her new home so well. The adopters tell us: “She will beg for pets, purrs loudly when touched, plays, and loves treats. We love having her around. She’s an absolute sweetheart.”
Macaroon was one of 17 cats who needed a home when an overwhelmed caretaker could no longer take care of them. At the city shelter, the 5-year-old would hiss and hide in the corner of his cage to protect himself — not only was he in physical pain, the change in environment was stressful for him. In Cat Town’s foster program, the beautiful boy could recover from an 18 teeth removal due to severe stomatitis, and receive antibiotics and eye drops for his pre-existing conditions. With his medical needs managed in a calm environment where he could experience a sense of comfort and safety, Macaroon revealed himself to be a sweetheart who loved elevator butt scratches and couch cuddles. He’s now happy in his adopter’s home where he is reportedly “very affectionate and cute.”
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our July & August Adoptions!
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