Resources For You and Your Cat
REHOMING YOUR CAT
Whether a caregiver has passed away, a guardian has trouble with housing, or a household member has developed allergies, we understand that sometimes giving up your animal is the only option. We are not currently able to take cats from the public, but with Home To Home, we can help you find your pet a new home.
Tips For FInding YOUR LOST CAT
Although this is nearly impossible to accomplish, try not to panic or feel guilty! It’s not all that uncommon for cats to get outside, and if you follow our advice, chances are excellent you will be able to get the cat back to safety soon. We may be able to offer additional support for Cat Town alumni, so please let us know as soon as your cat gets out by emailing info [@] cattownoakland.org
How to welcome a new cat
You’re ready to bond with your new cat, but they may need a bit of time to adjust to their new surroundings! We’ve compiled some important pointers for your first days together. Follow our advice to ensure your cat feels comfortable in their new home, and ready to make friends!
Preparing for emergencies
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 disaster, taking steps right now can help ensure your cat’s safety.
MONITORING YOUR CAT’S HEALTH
Cats often hide signs of illness or pain, but by learning what is normal for your cat, and keeping an eye on even subtle changes, you can get your cat to the vet before health issues become serious.
Carrier TRAINING Your Cat
Do you get stressed when you think about trying to get your cat into their carrier? It doesn’t have to be that way — training your cat can be helpful with getting them to the vet, or in an emergency. This informative video walks you through the process.
TAKING YOUR CAT TO THE VET
We know taking your cat to the vet can be stressful, but with a little bit of planning, you can help make the experience as smooth as possible. Follow these tips to help reduce stress that can come from the car ride there, waiting at the clinic, and re-introducing your cat to your home.
MEDICATING YOUR CAT
We’ve all been there — you notice something is off, whisk your cat to the vet, and come home with medication that Fluffy would rather not take at this time, thank-you-very-much. Fortunately, we help a ton of cats overcoming illness at Cat Town, and have compiled a number of sneaky tricks to get them to take their medication without trouble.
FLOWER SAFETY FOR CATS
Flowers are a beautiful way to show you care, but some blooms are dangerous, or even deadly, for cats. Toxic plants can have an almost immediate effect on your cat’s health, which makes it that much more important to remain vigilant when giving or receiving flowers as gifts. Here’s a partial list of flowers to avoid to keep your feline friends safe.
CATs and fireworks
While the Fourth of July can be a day filled with barbecues and fireworks for humans, the holiday’s bright lights and loud noises make it a day of fear and stress for a lot of our feline companions. Many cats will hide or bolt due to the stress caused by these noisy celebrations, but there’s plenty you can do to help them keep their cool.