Volunteer
Volunteer time or resources to help us. There are lots of ways you can help homeless cats outside of adoption or fostering.
Foster
We are committed to finding foster care for cats, whether they are abandoned, neglected, homeless, and/or have special needs.
Adopt
Being small gives us the opportunity to know each cat – their personality, what they like to eat, and how they like to play.
Donate
Your monetary donations – which are tax deductible – enable Furry Friends to continue our rescue program and community outreach.
By Furry Friends
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September 13, 2020
Furry Friends Fur-Ever Tail: Luna and Zero and Annahid Samiljan
"After picking up stakes and settling in Oregon, the first thing I did was start looking for cats," explains Annahid. "I knew that I wanted adults because I would be at work most of the day, and I also knew that I wanted two cats so they could keep each other company.
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By Diane Stevens
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September 2, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight on Jaimie Garver
Have you met Jaimie Garver? If not, chances are you will if you drop by the Halfway House even occasionally. This powerhouse, despite having only been a volunteer for less than two years, has taken on the demanding position of Furry Friends president. What’s more, she’s not just president, but is currently lead of park events, the grant team, the fundraising team, medical team, and Halfway House coordinator. That’s a mouthful to say and even more to do. So, how did she get to dedicating so many hours a week to Furry Friends?
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By Furry Friends
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August 30, 2020
Furry Friends Fur-Ever Tail: Bo, Deja and the Gerberdings
"My husband and I both grew up with cats," says Brittany, "and with a stable home and stable careers, animals seemed like the next step. "We didn’t change the kitties’ names because Bo responds to hers while Deja, being a typical cat, doesn’t respond to anything!
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- Cats’ Eye Colors Explained
Did you know? The color of a cat’s eyes originates with the iris — the colored area encircling the pupil. Comprised of two layers, the stroma and the epithelium, both layers contain pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Whereas in the stroma, these melanocytes are loosely arranged, in the epithelium, they’re more tightly packed. The pigment produced […] Read more » - Why Cats Suck on BlanketsDoes your kitty suck on blankets – or other “feel good” fabrics — while purring in pure feline bliss? Have you ever pondered the reasons behind this paw-ticular behavior? If so, consider these five paws-ibilities and wonder no more. Kittens suck on blankets if separated too early from their mothers: In a purr-fect world, kittens […] Read more »
- Decoding Your Cat’s Body LanguageHow adept are you at reading your kitty’s signals? Let’s start with her eyes. In a standoff between two opposing cats, the defender’s pupils will be dilated to widen her peripheral vision, giving her an advantage in anticipating an attack. On the other hand, the aggressor’s pupils will narrow to allow her better depth perception […] Read more »
