A HUGE thank you to all our amazing supporters!

We’re so grateful to everyone who contributed to our successful Spring Campaign, donated to our Kitten Shower wish lists, or sent us items from our Amazon Prime Day list—thank you!

Our Spring Campaign goal was $40,000, and together we raised $44,896—FANTASTIC! These funds are critically important for:

• Vet bills for cats arriving with urgent medical needs
• Spay/neuter surgeries
• Routine medical care like diagnostics, vaccines, and checkups

This year, we expect to spend 86% of CRAN’s $334,000 annual budget on medical costs. Every cat in our care is spayed or neutered and vaccinated before adoption, and your support makes that possible.

Your in-kind donations through our Kitten Shower and Prime Day wish lists also make a huge difference. Every can of food, box of exam gloves, or pack of Churu treats is one less item we need to buy—and every gift is deeply appreciated.

And it’s never too late to help! Our Chewy and Amazon wish lists are still live, and cash donations are gratefully accepted year-round.

Here’s how you can give:

•  Donate online: Donate to Cat Rescue & Adoption Network
•  Mail a check: CRAN, PO Box 72401, Springfield, OR 97475
•  Chewy Wish List: Chewy Wishlist for CRAN
•  Amazon Baby Registry: Amazon Kitten Shower

Thank you for being part of this vital, lifesaving work. We—and the cats—appreciate you more than words can say!

Two Hearts, One Home

Beautiful Silver has found her forever home! Her new mom and dad adore her—and the best part? She’s already met and bonded with her sister Stevie (formerly Valeria), another CRAN alum. Both Silver and Stevie are special needs kitties, and we’re deeply grateful to their adopters for opening their hearts to cats who need a little extra care and love. Here's to a lifetime of cuddles and companionship for this sweet family!

Quiet Nights with Ares

Ares arrived in foster care shy and cautious. Since his adoption in May into his forever home, he’s become more social—though still very shy at heart. He loves hiding under a cozy blanket, emerging mostly at night for gentle pets, quiet cuddles, and the occasional belly rub. His sweet nature and growing confidence make every quiet moment with him feel extra special. We’re so grateful to see how far he’s come.

Our foster families share how their love and patience help shy cats blossom—and each adoption makes room for the next rescue.

Emily C. shared:

I started fostering with CRAN because I love cats and helping the community. Little did I know, I have a special talent for reaching the shy cats, especially the ones who cannot yet be touched. Now my favorite part of being a foster is getting to know the unique personalities of each kitty who comes to my house. I love learning how to reach them, while letting them be themselves. Do they like fish or chicken better? Which wand toy is their favorite? Do they prefer soft swirls for pets or deep tissue massages? My reward is the first time they trust me enough to enjoy getting a pet, that first lap sit or the first time they approach me independently, without a bribe. Letting them go is the hardest part, but I remind myself that the life they will live after time with me will be better in so many ways. They are safe, loved and off the streets or out of a bad situation. Pictures of them relaxing and opening up quickly in their new home is bonus reassurance. Plus, an adoption means a slot opens in my house for saving another new kitty friend.

Sydney B. shared:

We got started fostering accidentally when a guy posted on the CRAN page that he and his wife split up and he got their cat. He said if CRAN didn’t take her, he was going to just put her outside. It broke my heart so I said I would take her and then asked CRAN to take her under their wing. They said it was only possible if I’d foster so I said of course. Once Charlotte was gone, the foster coordinator asked if I could take a litter of kittens. From there, we’ve had over 30 fosters, mainly kittens for socializing but the occasional “please take my cat” moments. It’s honestly the joy of our lives. My husband and I are always so proud when we have a kitten or cat that was scared sit on our lap or accept being held for the first time. Whenever we have tough foster questions, there’s always somebody within CRAN with advice. Everyone says that it would be hard to give up a foster. But it’s actually not. It’s the best day because all of our hard work pays off to see somebody who loves this cat as much as we do pick them up play with them like we do. We know they’re going to live this beautiful life because of what we did. For anybody thinking of fostering, I always suggest starting with adult cats. There’s plenty of good adult cats that CRAN can’t take in for a lack of foster homes and people don’t get as attached to them. But there’s all different types of fosters. Some people foster elderly cats in their last years, some adults, we do kittens, and some only help with bottle babies. Fostering isn’t one-size-fits-all like people think. And it ultimately boils down to just being willing to open your home to a furry roommate for a while.

Meet Owl!

Owl had been abandoned and showed up at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Eugene very pregnant. She was very wary of people and lived with the rest of the small feral colony there. One of the colony caretakers caught her kitten after he was weaned and then trapped her. She was fixed and vaccinated and released back on the property. As time went on, it was apparent she had been a pet and wanted to be one again. A decision was made to find her a home. Owl found a wonderful home with Linda in January of 2015.

Owl was still leery of new people and had to learn to trust and Linda gave her all the time she needed. Linda said all of her animals have taught her great lessons. Owl taught her how to meet her halfway. Owl passed away on July 15 after having over 10 wonderful years with Linda.