January Adoptions
January brought 20 amazing adoptions, each one made possible by you. Elderly cats like Olaf and fearful Forgotten Kittens like KitKat, BonBon, and Phoenix received the time and care they needed to feel healthy, safe, and confident. Your support helped these cats let their personalities shine, to win the hearts of adopters with whom safety, care, and love would continue.
January brought 20 amazing adoptions, each one made possible by you. Elderly cats like Olaf and fearful Forgotten Kittens like KitKat, BonBon, and Phoenix received the time and care they needed to feel healthy, safe, and confident. Your support helped these cats let their personalities shine, to win the hearts of adopters with whom safety, care, and love would continue. Every Cat Town cat has a unique journey — a special reason they need more help to have a happy adoption filled with hope and love — and these stories are just a fraction of the incredible transformations that happen when they’re given the chance to flourish and heal.
This community gave these cats the chance to find the safety and love they deserve, and is the backbone of these success stories. Because of your generosity, vulnerable cats have a second chance at a fulfilling life.
Here are just a few of the cats you helped in January!
From the moment we met Phoenix, we fell in love — he, however, wasn’t so sure about us. At five months old, he arrived at the city shelter scared, angry, and undersocialized, with burns on his face and ears, and nerve damage to one of his legs. His medical and socialization needs made him the perfect fit for Cat Town, where we gave him his own studio for the time and care he needed to heal. At first, he hid in the back of his carrier and gave hard stares with his piercing green eyes. But he loved Churu, and we fed him with a long spoon until he began to tentatively accept pets. Soon, he’d be spotted peeking curiously out of his studio window, and eventually leaning into pets and purring. His injured leg required amputation, and we worried it might set back his progress, but instead he took his new life in a stride and his playful personality emerged even more. A Cat Town volunteer quickly swooped him up into their new home once he became available for adoption. Thanks to our supporters, Phoenix got the second chance he needed, and we can’t wait to see him rule his new home with confidence.
Olaf is proof that even grumpy, scared, senior black cats can turn into the sweetest companions with time and care. When this ten-year-old cat was surrendered to the city shelter, he looked skinny, unkempt, and unwell. Olaf was understandably fearful and hissy, but he soon melted into a sweet boy when he learned to love the affection shelter volunteers gave him. We brought the little gentleman into our foster program for his best chance at finding a loving home. In his first foster home, he really leaned into becoming a cuddlebug, but would meow for company constantly. We gave him enrichment like puzzles and toys to help him adjust, but realized he needed more companionship than humans alone could provide. His second foster home had another cat, and we saw a shift — having a feline friend helped him feel more secure and less anxious. Seeing how well he thrived with another cat, we were thrilled that a cat-savvy family with another senior cat wanted to adopt him.
Flirty and full of personality, 3-year-old Patches came to Cat Town with a history of play biting, having been adopted as a single kitten. He charmed people right away, but struggled with other cats, sometimes playing, sometimes hissing and swatting. When he developed ringworm symptoms, we quickly moved him into a studio for quarantine and followed a strict treatment plan — including daily medication and special protective garments for anybody who entered. His weeks of medical confinement made him antsy, and he gained the reputation of being a door dasher, eager to explore. Once cleared of ringworm, we softened his visitation requirements, and Patches relaxed and regained his playful and affectionate personality. When an adopter with an 8-year-old cat friend for Patches came along, we knew it’d be a great match. Now, Patches spends his days watching birds through the window, wrestling with his new playmate, and curling up on his adopter’s lap.
As 3-month-old strays, KitKat and BonBon arrived at the city shelter with little experience interacting with people, and very scared. We brought them and two other littermates into our Forgotten Kitten Program, and gave them their own quiet studio where our staff and volunteers slowly but surely helped bring them out of their shells. We limited touch and focused on play and positive reinforcement, adding occasional junk food to give them the attention they needed to develop trust. We bonded the more confident and playful BonBon with the still timid KitKat knowing that she would begin engaging with us more with her brother at her side — and KitKat, although still easily overwhelmed and shy, began coming out of her cubby more to play. In our open Cat Zone, the two really thrived: they relaxed into a daily routine of playing, napping, purring when pet, and showing off their unique personalities. The kittens found a home with an adopter who could nurture their confidence and growth, and after just a couple weeks, their adopter tells us, “Surprisingly, KitKat is pretty fearless and took the lead when venturing out. They both love running around and playing with each other and me. BonBon has also been warming up to being pet! They are truly a joy and I already can't imagine life without them!”
Sweet Spirit came to the city shelter at 7 years old and carrying the weight of multiple health issues: scabs on her nose, sore joints, dental pain, stomach problems, and a limp in her back leg. Despite her injuries and shyness, she leaned into gentle pets, showing us she had plenty of love to give, and we brought her to a Cat Town foster to give her time to heal before finding a home. In her foster home, her timid nature melted away, revealing a cuddly lovebug who would tap her foster’s hand with her paw when she wanted more pets, and showed off her steady rumble of a purr. Although she startled easily, she bravely learned to trust and explore the home, and even met the resident cat through a very slow introduction. Spirit fit right in! This gentle girl needed a comfortable home to spend her golden years, and her foster family to realize that home was right where she was — with the person who helped her blossom, and would keep her safe, cozy, and adored.
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our January Adoptions!
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Staying Together: Carlo, Theo, and Bimini's Story
Your support helped us bring 378 cats into happy and loving homes in 2024, and ensured we can continue focusing on supporting the cats who need us most. While we’ve already shared many of our team’s favorite adoptions with you from the past year, we have one more to share. This is Belle’s story of Bimini, Carlo, and Theo.
In 2024, your support helped us bring 378 cats into happy and loving homes, and ensured we can continue focusing on supporting the cats who need us most.
While we’ve already shared many of our team’s favorite adoptions with you from the past year, we have one more to share. This is Belle’s story of Bimini, Carlo, and Theo:
Carlo and Theo were strays at OAS who joined Cat Town last winter through our Feral or Fearful program. For the first month, we assessed growly, swatty Carlo and the shy, strong Theo daily for signs that they would enjoy life in a home, rather than returning outside in a working cat placement. After graduating from Feral or Fearful, they moved into the Cat Zone to await their future adopters.
Carlo in his safe space learning to trust humans. Photo by David Yeung.
Theo in our Cat Zone after graduating from Feral or Fearful! Photo by Teresa Wood.
I watched them grow daily in confidence, becoming leaders of playtime, then sneaking off to the Quiet Zone to accept the occasional pet during nap time. It was there that Carlo and Theo met their future brother, Bimini — a shy, sweet colony cat from Full Circle Cats. These boys became a trio when their cat-savvy adopters came ready to provide the patience and safe space all three needed to thrive.
Bimini met Theo and Carlo in the Quiet Zone. Photo by Nicole Dial.
A few months post-adoption, their adopters’ housekeeper accidentally left a window open just a few inches. Theo — all 12 pounds of him — squeezed through the crack and was back on the streets of Oakland. When indoor-only cats get outside, their immediate instinct is to hide and then try to get back inside the way they came out. Theo couldn’t get back in, so he found a safe hiding spot amid the backyard bushes. Unlike lost dogs, most cats will not come running when their names are called, especially not fearful cats like Theo. Not even the trail of his favorite treats could tempt him back.
Within hours of Theo sneaking out, his adopter reached out to borrow a live trap, knowing this was the surest way to get Theo back to safety. For not the first time this year, Cat Town’s Lost Cat Team (me, Bill, and Andrew) set off with a trap, trail camera, and stinky, fishy wet food bait. Theo’s adopter had scouted the bushes where Theo was watching in wait, so we just set up the trap, pointed the camera, and waited for nightfall. After a couple nights, we got the text we were waiting for: Theo had taken the bait! For the second time in his life, Theo was trapped — before as a fearful, stray cat on his way to the shelter, and now as a beloved member of a family who were overjoyed to welcome him home.
Theo and Carlo came out of their shells at the Adoption Center!
At Cat Town, we are always available for post-adoption support. During every adoption appointment, I remind adopters, “Once a Cat Town cat, always a Cat Town cat.” From Gotcha Day photos to helping to find escaped cats, we’re committed to the Cat Town community for life. I’m so proud to have been part of Theo, Carlo, and Bimini’s story from intake to adoption to reunion. Hopefully their next chapter features a long and happy (indoor only) life!
Cover photo by Nicole Dial.
November & December Adoptions
Cat Town ended 2024 with 378 adoptions — our third biggest year for adoptions in our history! In the last two months alone, 57 cats found homes where they’ll be treasured for the quirky creatures they are.
Cat Town ended 2024 with 378 adoptions — our third biggest year for adoptions in our history! In the last two months alone, 57 cats found homes where they’ll be treasured for the quirky creatures they are. None of this could happen without your support, and we’re grateful to have this community behind us supporting our mission. Cheers to another year of saving the cats who need us the most!
Goose needed an urgent transfer to Cat Town from the city shelter after being diagnosed with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in addition to other health problems: a mouthful of painful teeth that needed to be removed, asthma, a yeast infection, cherry eye, and stomach and skin issues. Working with a dermatologist and our veterinary partners, we resolved some of these problems, and found daily medication and a special diet to help ease and maintain other symptoms. Throughout these challenges, Goose was the biggest lovebug. He adored cozying onto people’s laps, giving head nudges, and peering out of his studio windows, his bright green eyes and unique meow asking for more pets. We knew that even though he needed more care and attention than most cats, whoever adopted him would be constantly showered with love and cuddles. After many months, the adoring boy found a trial adopter who fell in love with him and made his adoption official after one month. We’re so grateful he’s found a home where he’s loved and treasured exactly as he is.
Davis came to Cat Town as a stray with pododermatitis on top of old injuries to his rear paws and a history of urinary crystals. We treated his injuries and put him on a special diet, but then noticed that in addition to being unsteady on his feet, he had also begun experiencing short spasms in his sleep that caused him to urinate. Working closely with our veterinarian and a veterinary neurologist, we ruled out infectious causes and tried several anticonvulsant medications, hoping to ease his symptoms. None of the treatments worked, but through it all, Davis stayed his sweet, affectionate self. We knew he needed a very special adopter — someone who could manage his condition and love him for exactly who he is, and in October, Davis got his chance. A kind adopter agreed to a trial adoption, fully understanding the care he needed. Last month, his adopter finalized Davis’ adoption, and shared: “I am grateful to have him and your team rocks for setting up such a wonderful companionship. So excited to make the adoption official!”
After spending almost a year in another adoption program, Huey and Louie transferred to Cat Town for more exposure and a better chance at finding a home. The sweet but shy bonded pair needed to build confidence around people, and our open Cat Zone offered them cat company and exposure to humans at their own pace. Though they didn’t become quite as boisterous as their confident role models, their gentle nature nevertheless attracted the attention of kind and understanding adopters. Their new guardians tell us, “They are doing really well! They still get spooked easily, but they have explored most of the house and enjoy playing with us and each other.”
Cashmere and Argyle arrived in our care at 11 weeks old. Neither had experience being with people, and were scared to let us near them or be touched, preferring to run, swat, or hiss than have someone pet them. With slow exposure to our staff and trained volunteers, the sisters became braver, first calmly observing people from the corner of their cubby, then purring when pet, and running around their studio playing when people were around. We’re incredibly proud of these two for becoming so brave, letting their spirit shine, and charming their way into an adopter’s heart.
Orchid returned to Cat Town when things didn’t work out in her first adoptive home. This 2-year-old tabby needed space and time to decompress, and spent most of her time hiding in the back of her Quiet Zone cubby. We knew she accepted pets and gave head bumps for more affection, and knew she just needed more time before she’d become brave enough to venture out and approach people on her own. After a few months, the girl was flopping around in the open, and we’re thrilled her confidence has grown even more with her adopter, who tells us, “Orchid (now Chloe) gallops around the apartment caring and tossing a toy mouse around. Yesterday she sat next to me on the couch watching TV. I can’t believe how quickly she’s settled in here.”
From everyone at Cat Town, thank you for helping these cats, and so many others!
All of our November & December Adoptions!
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Who Did You Save This Year (Part 3)
In this final look back at our most inspiring adoptions of 2024, we’re reminded that no matter how challenging a cat’s journey may be, every one of them deserves — and can find — a loving home with the right care and support.
In this final look back at our most inspiring adoptions of 2024, we’re reminded that no matter how challenging a cat’s journey may be, every one of them deserves — and can find — a loving home with the right care and support.
From overcoming medical hurdles to patiently rooting for our shyest cats, and supporting adopters through tough moments, we’re here for every cat, every step of the way. Thank you for standing with us, making these transformations possible, and changing lives!
Andrew’s PICK: Davis
When Davis arrived at Oakland Animal Services in February, he was already facing an uphill battle. By March, when he transferred to Cat Town, and I brought him into my own home to foster, I could tell right away he was a special cat. Davis was diagnosed with pododermatitis — a painful condition affecting his paws — and we started treatment right away with our veterinarian. But as we soon discovered, there was more to Davis' story.
Andrew fostered Davis and monitored his health.
Not long after bringing him home, we noticed something unusual: Davis would experience paroxysms in his sleep — sudden jerking episodes that often left him urinating where he slept. Over the next several months, Cat Town worked closely with our veterinarian and a veterinary neurologist to get to the bottom of what was happening. We ruled out infectious causes and tried several anticonvulsant medications, hoping to ease his symptoms. None of the treatments worked, but through it all, Davis stayed his sweet, affectionate self.
Davis is a happy lap cat. Photo by David Yeung.
Davis quickly became one of the most memorable cats I’ve ever fostered. He was a lap-warming professional — always ready to curl up for a snuggle. And when he wasn’t in a lap, he was clumsily chasing after toys, making everyone smile at his goofy determination. We knew he needed a very special adopter — someone who could manage his condition and love him for exactly who he is.
In October, Davis got his chance. A kind adopter agreed to a trial adoption, fully understanding the care he needed. With Cat Town's support, they worked out a routine to manage Davis' sleepy-time episodes and incontinence. Seeing him happy, loved, and thriving is the kind of ending that makes our work meaningful.
Davis’ story reminds me why we do what we do. Every cat deserves a chance, no matter how complicated their care might be. I’m so grateful to everyone who supported Davis on his journey — and especially to his adopter for seeing the incredible cat we saw in him.
Davis. Photo by David Yeung
Suzanne’s PicK: TOBLERONE
Toblerone came to Cat Town scared and avoidant. Photo by Teresa Wood.
It was a rainy night in early February when I first encountered a pair of striking chartreuse eyes with the most worried expression I’ve ever seen. They belonged to Toblerone, a 9-year-old male from a home with 16 other cats whose guardian had passed away. Peering out at me from under a blanket in the darkest corner he could find, Toblerone was clearly fearful and shell-shocked over his recent transitions, and spent weeks hidden underneath his companions, almost invisible.
Toblerone had a serious respiratory illness upon arrival, and there was a long road ahead to help him learn to trust new people. He’d squish himself out of reach behind the other cats, and was so deferential and hesitant that they would often swoop in and take the treats intended for him. I had to distract them so he could receive direct attention, and found him eager for affection, leaning heavily into cheek pets, craning his neck for chin skritches, and pushing his head firmly into my hand. We knew it would take a very special, very patient person to see what we could see in him.
Suzanne gaining Toblerone’s trust. Photo by Nicole Dial.
Then, one afternoon in late September, I got the call that would change Toblerone’s life forever. One of Cat Town’s monthly donors and her 17-year-old friend Kiki had attended a Cat Town event where Kiki spent a large portion of the evening visiting with our handsome panther. She fell in love with his big green gold eyes and rumbly purr, and that was all it took. Kiki’s family understood he would require time and patience, which they’d had already learned as the guardians of another senior cat from Cat Town, who had passed away around the time Toblerone had originally arrived at the Adoption Center.
Toblerone learned to overcome his fears. Photo by Nicole Dial.
Now whenever anyone asks, “Where’s Kiki?”, the answer is usually, “Oh, I think she’s under the bed with Toby!” When the two aren’t under the bed, Toberlone (now Toby) can be found performing hallway acrobatics late at night. The family reports that he accepts head kisses with a great deal of dignity, too. Hearing this made my heart soar, and was a potent reminder of why I love my job so much.
Toby’s journey is emblematic of the Cat Town mission: he is proof that with time, patience, and lots of love, cats like him can have their lives turned around. It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of an organization that can see the potential behind a pair of wide, fearful eyes peering out of the darkness and into the light.
Dilara’s PICK: Magic & Pixie Dust
Cat Town is a magical place: We watch cats transform from fearful to not, from sick to not. We watch them blossom, yet sometimes there are hiccups along the way. This is a story of a cat aptly named Magic who, as it turned out, just needed a sprinkle of Pixie Dust.
Magic. Photo by David Yeung.
Pixie Dust. Photo by Suzanne Hollis.
Magic was a gorgeous confident young black cat, turned into Oakland Animal Services as a stray, then adopted and returned within a few days for destructive behavior and vocalization. When we saw that, we thought, no biggie — he just needed more time to settle in. We brought him into our Cat Zone, a veritable playground for young active cats like him.
Magic playing in his studio. Photo by Nicole Dial.
While Magic loved every human he met, he struggled with other cats — so much so that we had to house him solo. Again we thought, no biggie. Such a wonderful boy, we will find him the right home. And we did! A great home with a child and a dog, both of whom he got along beautifully with, and a parent who was cat-savvy. But within days we had a call: He was wreaking havoc even with enrichment, attention, and another pet to play with — crying nonstop, and even pulling down the TV. We gave advice on feeding, enrichment, wand play, routine… but the behaviors continued, and the adopter reluctantly returned him.
At Cat Town we try very hard to make good matches. And even so, returns can and do happen. We don’t see returns as failures — we see them as opportunities to learn from, for all parties. We have more information now, and we prep the adopters for all the behaviors we know they may see. We do extra screening and counseling, and set Magic and the adopters up for success.
But this happened twice more, both with good adopters committed to seeing it through, who nonetheless realized they were in over their heads after Hurricane Magic landed! We decided we needed to try something different for him.
Pixie Dust helped soothe Magic’s energy. Photo by David Yeung.
Something from our usual playbook is to carefully pair high-energy cats with other cats, as they get so much exercise, enrichment, and social interaction.
Enter Pixie Dust! This little lady was a stray that had, through no fault of her own, ended up in quarantine. But this perky kitten was so sweet, social, and cat-friendly, that I knew she would be Magic’s best chance at having a friend. After a very slow introduction (our studios are great for that!), and eventual integration, Magic’s behavior shifted to calmer. As one staff person said, he was a changed man after he got married!
His next adoption, together with Pixie Dust, was a success! The two now live with a dog and two wonderful humans, who send us regular updates. Magic never displayed the behaviors he had displayed in (at least) 4 other homes.
I love their story because it both shows Cat Town’s perseverance towards making things right, and also serves as a humbling reminder: We humans are not the be-all for cats. Sometimes, it is another cat who makes the difference, and we serve only to set the stage and allow for that magic to happen.
Best friends Magic & Pixie Dust. Photo by David Yeung.
Cover photo by Nicole Dial.
Who Did You Save This Year (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our team’s most memorable adoption stories from this year, we reflect on the power of connection: the bonds between cats, the trust they build with us, and the love they bring into their new homes.
At Cat Town, we don’t force cats to trust, love, or thrive — we simply create the space for them to let their guard down, build trust on their own terms, and be wholly accepted and seen for who they are. Time and again, we’re reminded of the magic that emerges when misunderstood and overlooked cats are given the freedom to be their true, authentic selves — and the transformations are always extraordinary to see.
In Part 2 of our team’s most memorable adoption stories from this year, we reflect on the power of connection: the bonds between cats, the trust they build with us, and the love they bring into their new homes. We see these stories as more than just adoptions, but as connections to you — our community of adopters, volunteers, and supporters who make all of this magic come to life.
These stories exist because of you. Thank you for supporting our work and these cats.
ADELINE’S PICK: NEBLINA
Neblina. Photo by David Yeung.
When Neblina arrived at Cat Town, her round face and big, bug-like eyes immediately caught my attention. I’ve always had a soft spot for black cats, and I was instantly enamored with her.
Neblina making a new friend. Photo by David Yeung.
Neblina came to Oakland Animal Services as a one-year-old stray, and despite spending time in a foster home, she was still very fearful. She came to Cat Town so she could have a more social environment around confident cat role models and people who knew how to care for scared kittens like her. At first, was incredibly shy and easily startled by any noise or movement, but with the help of our patient volunteers, she started opening up.
One of my favorite moments with her was the first time I got her to purr. She was wary of me, but she walked up to sniff my hand. I gave her some chin scratches, and although cautious, she leaned into it, and soon enough, started purring and flopping around. After that, I felt like we had a bond, and she always stayed sweet with me. Then she got ringworm.
I was so worried this would undo all the trust she’d built, especially since the treatment (weeks of sulfur dipping) isn’t easy for any cat. But Neblina was so resilient. She stayed sweet through it all, and after the treatment, she picked up right where she left off.
What stands out to me most about Neblina’s story is how much progress she made despite everything she went through. She remained a quieter cat who preferred her safe zone, but it was wonderful to see how much she’d opened up. I worried the ringworm treatment might make her shut down again, but she came out on the other side just as curious and sweet as ever. Watching her grow into a more confident version of herself will always be one of my favorite memories.
Neblina found comfort and safety at Cat Town. Photo by David Yeung.
KRISTIN’s PicK: KENSHI
Kenshi in his foster home.
Kenshi is a special kind of warrior — hence why I named him after a blind Mortal Kombat character! I met him at the shelter when one of their vet techs told me about him. He came to the shelter at 10 years old with very bad eyes that they deemed were non-functional and painful, so they removed them. The shelter sent him to one of their to foster homes to while recover, but the foster noticed that he didn't like their other cats and seemed unhappy there, so he went back to the shelter.
Kenshi loving the adopted life.
I’m so glad the shelter’s vet staff put him on my radar — Kenshi is a very sweet boy who loved getting pets from everyone! I found him a wonderful foster (with no other cats in their home) who helped him get acclimated, and very shortly after that, we knew he was ready for adoption.
The next part warms my heart so much. The very first person interested in Kenshi had adopted from us twice before — both times they fell for senior cats with some medical issues (who had passed away by this point). They came to an adoption meeting with Kenshi and fell in love immediately. I know he is with a loving, caring, special person and living his best life.
Kenshi’s story shows how patience and the right match can change everything. Although he faced challenges early on, his sweet personality always shined through, and the care he received gave him the space to heal and grow. Then, when the perfect adopter who understood and valued Kenshi’s unique journey came along, everything clicked into place. Now he’s thriving in a home where he’s not only loved but also deeply appreciated for who he is!
JULIE’S PicK: SHRIMP & TUNA
Tiny Shrimp and Tuna love to play!
When Tuna and Shrimp arrived at Cat Town’s Pet Food Express adoption space, they were just two months old — so tiny, so adorable, and such charmers! I was still a new volunteer at the time, and these two were the first kittens to really steal my heart.
Shrimp and Tuna at Pet Food Express.
I had two or three shifts a week, and the siblings were with us for a couple of months, so I had the joy of watching them grow from tiny kittens into small cats. It was amazing to see their personalities emerge: their quirks, their likes and dislikes, and all the funny little things they did that made them them. They were obsessed with playing, so much so that everyone commented on it. They could tumble, leap, chase, and pounce non-stop for hours before starting to slow down. Then, they would curl up together for a quick nap, or find a lap to purr on, before diving into playtime again.
Theese kittens adored playing with volunteers.
The two kittens weren’t adopted as quickly as we hoped. They faced the common challenge of being older black kittens, and adopters who may have been put off by their wild energy didn’t get a chance to see their softer sides. But Cat Town‘s volunteers and staff gave them all the time, love, and exposure they needed to find their perfect match, and after two months in our care, they found a home with adopters who were happy to welcome the brother-sister duo’s energy.
Tuna and Shrimp will always have a special place in my heart. They taught me so much about kittens, cat care, and the joy of helping cats thrive. What started as volunteering — helping kittens that deserved all the extra time, patience, and love — led me to join Cat Town as a Cat Care Attendant later that year. I’ll always be grateful for the role these kittens played in shaping my road to Cat Town.
Bill’s PICK: Miramar & Morro Bay
Miramar and Morro Bay bonded while recovering from ringworm together. Photo by David Yeung.
The instant these cats got adopted, I knew I wanted to make them my picks for this blog series because I love them so much! Morro Bay is hilarious — the goofiest boy who ever lived, he was always trying to climb up stuff in the worst way possible. Miramar is simply the prettiest girl who ever lived.
Morro Bay.
Miramar.
When the two started showing symptoms of Ringworm, a contagious rash like athlete’s foot, they became roommates during treatment. Between quarantine, lime sulfur baths, testing, and careful cleaning, ringworm can be a logistical nightmare that can take weeks or even months to eradicate; I feel incredibly grateful Cat Town has the space and resources to help cats through challenges like this.
Miramar and Morro Bay always found each other in the open Cat Zone. Photo by David Yeung.
What began as a marriage of convenience for their treatment turned into a deep friendship. They comforted each other after their baths, even helping to clean the lime sulfur off each other’s fur. By the end of the treatment, they were inseparable. Then, we moved them from their own studio to the big Cat Zone. They played and got along well with the other cats, but even with 10+ cat roommates, they always found their way back to each other, snuggling in the same cubby or playing together throughout the day. They also got more and more comfortable asking for attention, with Morro Bay using his squeaky little voice to ask for pets, and Miramar strutting up to lean on people she met.
They waited months for their adopters to find them, but when they did, it was worth the wait. On adoption day, we placed Morro in his carrier first, and Miramar immediately draped herself over it, as if to say, “Don’t leave without me!” They settled in beautifully in their new home, chasing and playing with each other, and, as always, finding each other to curl up and take naps together throughout the day.
When we get cats like Miramar and Morro Bay, who had so much to overcome, they instantly claim a piece of my heart. I’m so happy we could help them overcome every obstacle in their way.
Morro Bay and Miramar snuggling in their new home!
Want to read more of these stories? Here’s Part One in this blog series!
Cover photo by David Yeung.