Cat Town in Oakland, California
About Cat Town
Cat Town is an animal shelter in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2011. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Hopalong Animal Rescue, about 1.7 mi away.
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37.81735, -122.26342
What Cat Town does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Hopalong Animal Rescue160 Franklin St, Oakland, CAAnimal rescue1.7 mi
- Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CAAnimal shelter2.8 mi
- No Kill Advocacy Center6114 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA · No-killAnimal shelter3.0 mi
- Berkeley Humane2700 9th St, Berkeley, CAAnimal shelter3.1 mi
- Oakland Animal Services1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CAAnimal control3.2 mi
- Rocket Dog Rescue3561 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CAAnimal rescue3.5 mi
- Berkeley Animal Care Services1 Bolivar Dr, Berkeley, CAAnimal control4.0 mi
- Memories of Besa Rescue / MoB1700 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CAAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter2228 S Shore Center, Alameda, CAAnimal shelter4.2 mi
- Stitch In Time Animal Rescue - STAR1636 Oak View Ave, Berkeley, CAAnimal rescue5.8 mi
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Where is Cat Town located?
Cat Town is at 2869 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611 in Alameda County.
What are the hours of Cat Town?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (510) 866-4607 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Cat Town?
Start on cattownoakland.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Cat Town?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Cat Town tax-deductible?
Cat Town matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 27-3838132), with reported annual revenue of about $1,307,635. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.
- Found Kittens? What to Do During Kitten SeasonHow to tell whether the mother is coming back, how to estimate a kitten's age, and when and how to step in.