OAKLAND — We're celebrating black cats this week, so I wanted to tell you about two panther-like kitties in our Forgotten Kitten Project.
Tofu came to Cat Town like so many of our younger cats, with notes from Oakland Animal Services that say she was a stray, prone to hissing, and a little hard to handle. Now at around 3 months old, Tofu gets gets regular visits from specially trained volunteers and staff, who offer treats and pets.
July was an exciting month for adoptions! We saw a number of pairs go home, including Ranger & Gibson and Gretchen & Natalie, both of which didn't arrive bonded, but left with a friend! Zoe, who'd been in a foster home for quite a while finally found her person, and 10-year-old declawed Andre, went home after less than a week at Cat Town.
Will you join our list of August adopters? Be sure to check out our current adoptable cats and email info@cattownoakland.org to inquire.
We had a big reason to celebrate here at Cat Town this month. Construction just wrapped on our new adoption space that houses special-needs cats and kittens (more on that soon!). This is a thoughtfully designed sanctuary space for both cats and the volunteers like me who work with shy, sick and senior cats until they are ready to find their homes.
We were all eager to show it off to our major donors who helped make it possible. This new space, right next door to our original adoption center and RAWR Coffee Bar, allows Cat Town to rescue even more at-risk shelter cats.
That brings me to the sweet treats. When Cat Town hosts events for our dedicated backers, it’s amazing to see the community come together and offer support. This time, we were lucky to be treated to a special dessert by a local chef.
Chef Nora Dunning of Drip Line in West Oakland prepared chia pudding parfaits with plum compote and sliced almonds, and served them in individual Weck jars. We asked her for her recipe and wanted to pass it along. They were a hit! And they're vegan!
Serves 6
Notes: Get out your scale and your favorite small jelly jars
Ingredients:
80 grams -- Chia seeds
480 grams -- Non dairy coconut milk
20 grams -- Maple syrup
10 grams -- Vanilla extract
2 grams -- Kosher salt
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until fully incorporated. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Spoon into individual serving vessels. Top with fresh seasonal berries, preserves or a fruit compote. Garnish with sliced almonds. Breakfast preparation: Top with granola and seasonal berries.
Thanks Chef Nora and Drip Line for the sweets and for supporting our adoptable cats.
If you are a local business and would like to partner with us for an upcoming event, please reach out to our Communications Manager, Cathy at cathy@cattownoak.org
— Ginny LaRoe, Cat Town volunteer
