Such a cute addition to Alberta St, and it's nice to see cats represented! There are lots of…read moreboutiques for dogs and dog owners, now finally us cat owners have a spot! ROAR is a brand-new, cat-inspired gift gallery. The owners have hand-picked a number of cat supplies (like toys, treats, etc), as well as a great selection of goods for humans dedicated to feline enthusiasts. No tacky stuff here! They have curated a nice set of things that I wouldn't be embarrassed to have in my home. It's a small shop but they've packed a lot in there and will continue to search for great looking goods. I particularly loved the little handmade, felted wool plant holder kitties! I bought one but am eyeing more. Meow!

This is my all time favorite pet supply store because a) it's specifically for cats and b) it's…read morespecifically for cat engagement and welfare! There are so many unique and local products, all dedicated making sure cats are happy and healthy. I don't worry about a single item I buy not being healthy for my cat. The owners are lovely as well! Laura knows her stuff; she's kind and compassionate and will sincerely give you her time to hear you talk about your pet and their needs. She also creates a safe space to bring them in - and it's one of my cat's favorite places! Laura lets her make herself at home. I love how welcoming she is for cats and their owners alike! ROAR needs to become a Portland staple for visitors and locals alike. I'm in Vancouver, but this is the only place I go for toys, treats, and amazing, sincere service. Please, PLEASE check them out! Supporting local, women-owned spaces is so important, and Laura and Jen deserve every bit of the love they give to their patrons. Your cat will thank you for it, too!

My inner goth absolutely adores this place. From the moment we walked in, everyone was really nice,…read moreand we got to appreciate all the spookiness from a couch that was centrally-located. The service was prompt and friendly, and our server was happy to give us his feedback on various drinks. I chose the Redrum, which was described as being like a rum negroni, but to me it was more like a rum Manhattan. It came in a bell with smoke, so the presentation was fantastic. My friend did the Bone Collector, which was a non-alcoholic version of the haunted orange grove inspired drink, and she said it tasted like a creamsicle. It came with a beaker with an orange light and dry ice! (They were careful to tell us not to drink out of the glass, and just use the straw.) We also split the bread pudding (I can't remember the spooky name for it), and that was delightful. Ambiance is 10/10 (make sure you walk around the building, especially toward the back rooms and the bathroom).

Raven's Manor is one of the most unique spots in Portland and my go to recommendation for out of…read moretown visitors! If you want a place that truly captures the 'Keep Portland Weird' vibe, this is it! It's Halloween 24/7, with dark, moody decor around every corner. Jump scares in the bathroom. Thunder and lightening in the back rooms. You'll know you're in for a memorable treat! During the holidays, it transforms into a Krampus-themed experience, which is just as fun. The food and drinks are a little on the pricey side, but they're delicious and photo worthy for the gram. And around every corner of this place is incredibly photogenic. Expect a wait around Halloween and Christmas, so I'd recommend making a reservation during those busy seasons. Otherwise, it's usually easy to grab a table. Raven's Manor is absolutely worth experiencing.

Considering how my kitty is such an aggressive chewer, these toys last!! I remember getting some…read morecatnip chew toys by Frisco and my kitty chewed up holes in less than a day. I got a small body pillow and a refillable carrot from The Spoiled Cat, he immediately loved them. Batted the carrot around, chewed and kicked the body pillow. So far, I haven't seen a hole in the toys. Worthy!! You can find them at the Saturday Market. Go early if you want more choices, I got there a little after lunch and their eggs and avocados were gone. Not too many designs left for the body pillows either. There were a couple of wands, carrots, and eggplants. If I recalled correctly, the body pillow was $10 and the carrot was $12. A bit more pricey than some of the corporate cat toys, but hey, support local and these ones last. It's something...

Located at the Portland Saturday Market in the new area by the river, The Spoiled Cat is a regular…read morefixture. They are all about catnip and stuffing it in different shaped toys that keep your kitty entertained! The Catnip Body pillow, a long narrow tube shape, is their most popular item. The cats hug it, kick it with their back paws, rub all over it and when the catnip knocks them out, they sleep on it! They also have carrot shaped ones, small love triangles and other cat toys. The body pillows come in all patterns so you can pick colors you like or colors that go with your house, which is what I do. I've bought the gray and black leopard print and recently, a really cool geometric print in gray and white. When I walked in the door today with the body pillow, the two cats immediately start sniffing, the scent is that strong and they got so excited. I thought my older cat wouldn't be interested so I only bought one today and that was a bad decision. My two cats who are normally BFFs were literally fighting over the pillow! I'll be going back next week to buy another! If you have a cat or know someone who does, stop by their stand and buy some homemade catnip toys. They are $9 and worth every penny. If you want to see pics of happy cats, check out their Facebook page under The Spoiled Cat.

We wanted to adopt a kitten after losing our beloved senior cat…read more I had been filling out applications and kept missing available kittens (it was January, not kitten season). I got a prompt response from Furry Friends. They are extremely organized, kind and great organization. They asked appropriate and responsible questions and asked for my vet and a reference. The kitten I saw online had been adopted, but we got to spend time in a cat playroom with her 2 siblings and choose. The kitten we adopted had been fostered in a home with cats, dogs and kids and is awesome. ( very well socialized and we love him) I had some questions about the vet records and volunteers got back to me quickly. They were patient and gave me great advice on how to socialize the new kitten with our current cat as well. Great organization.

They returned my email 2 days after I contacted them asking for more information regarding Vet…read morerecords which were forwarded to them. I followed up with an email to confirm they received them.. .. Still no response.. Its been 5 days now and a simple return email confirming they received the records and are working on placement would have been good. Just received a nasty email from a person that does not even identify themselves with the organization

I adopted our Autumn she was so precious and I did not want to give her up it was really hard on my…read moreheart

I moved to Kelso in July 2021. For two years, I saw a small cat across the street many times. She…read morewould often be on the sidewalk near an intersection where cars speed past way too fast. I would cringe every time a car went by... Twelve months ago, she came across the street to check me out while I was outside my back door. She was very shy and scared, but I could see she was also very hungry and thin. She was asking me for help, I could tell. Over a period of several weeks, I gained her trust and was feeding her daily outside. We became very close; she was very, very sweet. Winter was coming, so I built her a shelter out of a large 2x2x3 foot plastic storage bin with a lid. I insulated the interior walls, and I even put an electric heating pad inside. (there just happened to be an electric outlet in the outside wall, right next to the bin.) I placed her food and water bowls inside, and she got comfortable inside pretty quickly. When she wasn't inside it, she would be perched on top when I came out to feed her and visit. She seemed relieved to have a safe place to be, and a friend to give her love. When she looked up at me with her one yellow eye and one brown eye, we really started to bond. At some point, she stopped wanting to go into the shelter. I thought maybe some other animal had gone in and left its scent. The freezing temperatures were fast approaching, so I decided to adopt her and bring her inside to live. Even though I was feeding her a lot of food, she was still thin, and she was a pretty small adult kitty to begin with; I was afraid she might freeze to death otherwise. I already had two cats; they all seemed to get along fine after a few weeks went by. After a few months, everything was calm and casual among them. The two big boys like to wrestle with each other sometimes; maybe two or three times a week they get in the mood. The little girl though, who I named 'Moonpie', had no desire to participate; she was happy just to watch. A whole year went by, and Moonpie and I had a strong bond, along with the two boys. About ten days ago, Moonpie's cheek started to swell up. I was worried, because that usually indicates a tooth problem. I know that can involve X-rays, blood tests, antibiotics, tooth extraction under anesthetic, and a special medicinal diet... All of that can cost $1,000 or more I would estimate, and I just didn't have the money to deal with it. Someone suggested taking Moonpie to the Longview Humane Society to see if they could help. I called, and they said they had people who could treat her for free, even if it was a bad tooth. I took her in, and they told me that if Moonpie could be saved, I could have her back. They called me the next morning, and I was very happy to hear that my little kitty had no tooth problems at all, just an abscess that needed to be drained. They said she would be fine, and I could come get her after they treated her with antibiotics for three days. While Moonpie was there, I spent the whole time thinking how I would donate money to the organization when I could in the near future, because I was so grateful that they were willing to help me for free; I just didn't have any money at the time of the emergency. After the weekend and the Columbus Day holiday, I was ready to go pick up Moonpie; I was really looking forward to seeing her gentle little face, without the swollen cheek. I called on Tuesday to check the status. I spoke to Dreama, (or Drima?) who was the person who received the cat days before. To my shock, she told that Moonpie had been given to someone else and she now had a new home, and I couldn't have her back. I told her how wrong this situation was, and it should NOT be happening. She argued with me, and put words in my mouth that I never said; She said that I had told her before that I didn't want Moonpie back, which was utter bullshit. I suspect what happened was, someone in the office there fell in love with her sweet little face just as I had, so they just decided to take her for themself. Dreama, this isn't over.

House of Dreams is an incredible no-kill, free-roam shelter for abandoned and homeless cats. It is…read morean all-volunteer organization, located in NE Portland, that began in 1999. It is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization and one of the only area shelters with facilities for geriatric and feline leukemia positive (FeLV+) cats. House of Dreams has a medical unit for cats who need separate living quarters while undergoing treatment too. The facility is entirely dependent upon donations, grants and events for funding. Volunteers work every day, 365 days each year, to clean and maintain the shelter, feed and look after resident kitties and those looking for their forever homes. No kitty is turned away. All cats have been spayed or neutered, tested for FIV/FeLV, and are current on vaccinations, plus any additional dental and medical care the cats may need are taken care of during their stay. Every November "The Pretty Kitty Holiday Bazaar" is held and features handmade gifts for people and pets. An amazing raffle is held that is the highlight of the event. Many artists donate items to be sold for the benefit of all the resident kitties. This year the Bazaar is on November 9th from 10am to 4pm at 5441 SE Belmont, in Portland. For more info go to WWW.Kittydreams.org. I'll see you there!!! House of Dreams is indeed a place where kitty dreams come true.

A wonderful rescue for 2 bonded sister cats, 10 yrs old. They lost their elderly owners. Both…read moregentle and loving. " Like butter". House of Dreams was there when all other shelters were full. No kill, vet care. Good record of adopting out but life home if that does not happen. I adore this place and a good place to make your charity

I went there with a friend to get him a cat. He had an appointment and they were there when we…read moreshowed up. While there, I met the cat of my dreams. Love at first sight. Long story short, I filled out an application and now we're best friends. My friend also found a snuggle guy to take home. We were allowed to spend as much time as we wanted with any cat. Everyone we talked to was polite and accommodating. Their facility was very clean and well organized. The cats were clean and the multi-level cages they are kept in are also clean and surprisingly spacious, with their own litter box separate from their sleeping and eating quarters. I was pretty impressed. They seem very professional, and I was surprised to read some of the other reviews. Judging from the tone of those reviews, I'd take them with a grain of salt. I didn't have that experience at all. In fact, while I was there they got a phone call from someone who "needed a puppy today for a birthday party." They refused to supply a random person a gift animal, and I'm very happy I was there to overhear it. People shouldn't give kids random animals at birthday parties. Those animals end up neglected or returned. It's sick that people treat animals like objects. I would very much recommend them to any serious animal lover.

They discriminate against age. If they feel you are too old they won't let you adopt! This happened…read moreto me!

I adopted my cat, Kuzco, from NWAC in 2019, and now foster through them! Northwest Animal…read moreCompanions is such a great organization, and the people that volunteer/work with it are true gems. I highly recommend adopting from and donating to NWAC.

From the owner: At Northwest Animal Companions, all our rescued cats and dogs are fostered in the homes of our…read morededicated volunteers. We spend serious quality time getting to know these pets and our adoptive families, too -- ensuring you're matched with the perfect furry BFF. We offer: * Reasonable, transparent adoption fees -- all listed on our website at nwac-oregon.org (yes, spay/neuter surgeries and thorough veterinary care are always included in the cost) * Satisfaction-guaranteed pet adoption -- we aim to match you with your cat or dog soulmate, but will happily take your pet back into rescue if you two aren't a fit * Virtual or in-person meet-and-greets -- get to truly know your potential pet before committing * Digital payment and paperwork processing -- our application, adoption and payment systems are all online for maximum ease

Such a fun shop! We were drawn in because of the dog friendly baked goods. They had a great…read moreselection and they were all so fun! We strolled around the store and they had a lot of chews and bones to select from. The staff were so nice and helpful! I bought my dog two mini tacos and he loved them!

Puppy approved!…read more Arguably the best selection of fresh pastry goods, delishous even for hoomans! Great birthday selection too. Hands down best service ~ always welcoming and a complimentary tasty pup cup. The store is packed to the ceiling with anything you might be looking for. They are also happy to order an item if it is not in their stock. Always a fun must stop when strolling NW 23rd.

Wonderful experience adopting a kitten (Iris) for my grandma. They came out had the interview after…read moretalking on the phone with me. The kitten has been with my grandma ever since! It's really helped my grandma have a friend after she lost my grandfather. Her and the kitten seem to really kick it off perfectly!! The handler that brought her to us was honest and very sweet! Overall easy and great experience!!!

Absolutely fantastic organization and community!…read more I was in the process of rehoming my cat as I won't have a home for her and will be traveling a lot. I went through a private connection and the transition was rough! I didn't know what to do so I called Cat's Cradle and Marilyn absolutely saved my cat! She helped me communicate with the new family to smooth out the stress of transition and coordinated medical information sharing. She then talked through the process with the new family to assist them in helping the fluffy princess adjust peacefully. I was in a very difficult position and Cat's Cradle not only helped but made it a success!