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If you repeatedly violate this policy, you will be removed from the page. Because this is a supporter page first and foremost, if you become a bother to community page, you will be removed. Again, we encourage open discussion, which includes disagreement, but we will not tolerate harassment or taunting of our supporters. We encourage open discussion, which includes disagreement, but we will not tolerate harassment or taunting of our supporters. If you have a specific question or complaint about an interaction with CAT, please email or call us directly so we can provide individual attention to your concerns. You can also direct message CAT via the Timeline - just click on the "message" button. If you've shared a happy adoption story with us and included a photo, by posting, you give us permission to share your photo to our fans, supporters, volunteers, staff, or online followers. Please note that CAT does not necessarily endorse nor is responsible for the accuracy of information, opinions, claims, or advice shared here by our fans. Twitter: www.twitter.com/catadopt
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06/11/2025
Kitten Week?
You betcha! All the fun and excitement of a kitten-filled week, all leading up to Kitten Palooza. We'll be sharing resources, blog posts, Palooza applications, and livestreams of Kitten Palooza kittens in foster homes— the very kittens that will be available for adoption at the one-day mega event on June 21!
Livestream schedule on Instagram:
🧡 June 12 at 6 p.m.:
🧡 June 16 at 4 p.m.:
🧡 June 19 at 2 p.m.:
Watch our social media platforms and stories for more info!
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06/10/2025
⏰ One week until you can apply for Kitten Palooza 2025!
Our annual, mega-adoption kitten event is in two weeks and applications open next Saturday at 10 a.m. You won't want to miss the chance to meet 100 kittens— including these adorable ones— ready to go home!
Read all about it: bit.ly/2Wk1tay
06/09/2025
Does your cat have any odd dinner time habits like CAT alum, Kramer? At CAT, we’re grateful for our partnership with Purina to keep our cats and kittens nutritionally sound. No matter how they eat, we know they’re getting a good diet with food from our
06/08/2025
We're hiring at the shelter!
If you've always wanted to work with cats— and others that love them— now's your chance. See below for descriptions and to apply:
🐱 Shelter Associate: In this job, you’ll have the opportunity to provide compassionate animal care and bring (and keep) cats and people together. In this role, you’ll help maintain cleanliness of animal housing and other areas, monitor cats and kittens for health and behavior, assist with record-keeping, support the public with adoptions and other services, answer phones and email, schedule appointments, train and oversee volunteers, and work the reception & retail desk. We're hiring 3 shelter associates — 1 seasonal and part-time and two full-time and year-round positions.
🐱 Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT): This is a great opportunity if you are interested in working exclusively with cats in a nonprofit shelter medicine setting, with a strong focus on team collaboration and Fear Free handling. In our hospital, there is limited client interaction and no pressure to make sales. Instead, we will use your skills and training in surgery (anesthesia induction, intubation, high speed/high quality spay/neuter, dentistry) and in medicine (lab sample collection, radiology, exam and treatment of shelter cats). Our work is fast-paced and no two days are ever exactly the same.
CAT is focused on creating a positive, inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Take a look at our Workplace Culture Agreement and DEI Statement of Principle on our website to learn more.
We can't wait to hear from you! Share with your friends!
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06/07/2025
Ten-day countdown until you can apply for Kitten Palooza 2025!
At 10 a.m. on June 17th, at 10 a.m. applications open for our annual, one-day, mega adoption event and you won't want to miss it! 100+ kittens just like these will be searching for homes!
Save this link to apply: bit.ly/3FmO5u2
06/06/2025
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Are you getting excited for Kitten Palooza?
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It's only 15 days away. If you're itching to see kittens, follow our Foster Volunteers on Social Media: https://bit.ly/2RUe0ut
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06/05/2025
Update on 6/10 to share that these sisters were ADOPTED! Congrats to the girls and their new family on their match. We wish them all the best and look forward to updates.
💕 Adopt Lucy and Ethel! 💕
Torn between adopting an outgoing, playful cat and a sweet, quiet lap-loving snuggle cat? Look no further than sisters Ethel and Lucy.
The gray tuxy with the crunched ear (from a long-ago, healed infection) and crossed eyes (a gift of genetics) is Ethel. She's always ready for a party and loves to bunny-kick blankets, toys, and pillows when they cross her path. She's first to greet us at the door and loves to circle the room, looking for toys and indulging in catnip.
House panther Lucy is more reserved, content to explore the area before approaching to request lap-time. She enjoys snacks, ball toys, and gentle pets. Boasting a chinchilla-soft coat, Lucy will purr quietly to show how much she enjoys time snuggling in your lap while you tuck into a good book or a scary movie. Anything to get you to sit still while you share your warmth.
These 5-year-olds make a great pair for any household and look forward to meeting you. Visit the shelter today to meet these meow-morable sisters.
06/04/2025
Kitten Palooza 2025 is just over two weeks away!
June 21st will be our one-day, adoption mega-event! 100+ kittens will be looking for homes. Appointments open on June 17th and 10 a.m. We will also be open for afternoon walk-in appointments.
Details here: bit.ly/3FmO5u2
06/02/2025
Check Meow-t!
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Together, we're saving lives and May was by far our busiest month yet! June promises to be even busier with more incoming cats and kittens looking for homes. Not to mention Kitten Palooza on June 21st.
Fun fact: You've adopted nearly 30 senior cats— 8 years old or better— in 2025. Cats like Harvey, handsome orange guy on the right, who was adopted in May can have a harder time finding love. Older cats can be some of the most loving, wonderful companions. Have you adopted an 'experienced' cat?
Thank you for following, adopting, donating, fostering, volunteering, and spreading the word about our programs and adorable adoptable cats and kittens.
As we wind down our store's operations, we've been reflecting on all the over 200 cats that have been adopted from CAT Thrift Store in our 14 years of business. We've loved each of them and have enjoyed sending them home to you.
Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, donations, and love.
We're collecting stories and photos of our time here and we'd love to include your meow-mories in our history. You can leave your thoughts in the comments or email them— and any photos of store ambassador-cats or your time volunteering or shopping— to to us at [email protected]
05/29/2025
CAT cares about people!
Our Next Level training focusing on psychosocial safety, collaboration, and self-discovery in a trauma- informed setting culminated in an all-staff retreat. It was a choose-your-own-adventure, festival-style, play-based event that focused on connection and team-building. There were craft tables, a bubble-blowing station, a third-way conflict-solving station, and more. Shout-out to the Sherwood Center for the Arts for the modular space and beautiful day!
05/28/2025
AMERICAN CATS is entertainingly deceptive: what begins as a humorous exploration into our obsession with cats — from their early history of domestication to the eccentric world of cat influencers (such as the insta-famous Nala) — becomes an urgent call to action against the harmful practices of declawing in the US. As the only country that has yet to ban declawing, veterinarian Jennifer Conrad embarks on a crusade to stop the practice once and for all. Hosted by Amy Hoggart (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), the documentary is funny, fascinating, and presents a compelling case against this inhumane billion-dollar industry.
Upon its premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival, the film drew attention from The Wall Street Journal, Deadline and POV Magazine. With impact screenings, we hope to bring awareness to local communities and fellow animal organizations on the destructive consequences of declawing and inspire others to take a call to action. We want to bring this film to the attention of local animal groups, organizations, pet owners and animal lovers, as our goal is to push for better legislation to pass across the US and Canada for the well being of cats.
For more info and to purchase tickets: bit.ly/43fle3R
LINK IN BIO for more info
image description: Promotional image for the 'American Cats' show premiere featuring a kitten on a scratching post, with event details for a live Q&A with Amy Hoggart on Thursday, May 29th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
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Cat Adoption Team (CAT) is the largest cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to finding a home for every cat we take in. With the generous support of our community, we offer adoption, foster care, and veterinary services to homeless cats and kittens.
With over 20 years of experience and more than 50,000 adoptions, we know cats! While in our care, cats and kittens have access to enrichment activities, behavior modification, medical care, and a variety of housing options to meet their individual needs.
Our doors opened on May 1, 1998, and since that time we’ve remained dedicated to saving the lives of homeless felines.
CAT’s staff and volunteers work tirelessly to care for and find a home for every cat and kitten we take in. Through our carefully supervised adoption program, more than 3,300 cats and kittens are adopted into loving homes each year.
At CAT, we care about cats and people. Our values guide us in the work that we do and our interactions with others.
Compassion for cats. We focus on the individual welfare and future of each cat in need.
Expertise. We strive to be experts in cat welfare, health, behavior, sheltering, and related programs.
Respect for people. We treat our employees, volunteers, donors, clients, and community with respect.
Impact. We have a significant and measurable positive impact on the cats in our community.
Collaboration. We work with other individuals and organizations to save more lives.
Integrity. We act with integrity and value transparency.
Excellence. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our work.
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To learn more about Cat Adoption Team, visit us at catadoptionteam.org.
