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Non-profit, all volunteer humane organization established in 1994 providing adoption, spay/neuter, and humane education
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23/08/2024

🧐 When things don’t quite go as planned…A volunteer scooped up this ear-tipped guy thinking that he had a bad URI and maybe some serious dental issues. He was very wheezy and was drooling a lot. Upon closer inspection, it looks like the tip of his nose is missing 😿 We’re not sure if the drooling is related to dental stuff or if he was just really nervous. He’s got a quiet, cozy set up while we assess his temperament and figure out next steps. He’s not fractious in the trap and he’s been eating—all good signs. When we know we will have a cat for a few days, we set them up with a recovery cube attached to the humane trap. This gives them a little more room and keeps everyone safe 🧡🧡

10/08/2024

Reminder that Island Cat has a booth at the Harbor Bay Isle Community Sale - today (Sat 8/10) until 1 pm! Stop by and support our efforts to improve the lives of free-roaming cats!

The event is located in the CVS parking lot at the corner of Island Drive and Mecartney Road in Alameda.

09/08/2024

Island Cat will be at the Harbor Bay Isle Community Sale tomorrow with a booth full of jewelry, art, and household goods! Pick up some bargain items and support Island Cat's amazing work!

03/07/2024

We received a flurry of phone calls, texts, and emails on Sunday afternoon. A Good Samaritan had scooped up this injured feral kitty in Alameda and he ended up at OakVet. He was in severe respiratory distress, basically in a coma. Because he had a microchip they were able to contact us. Thanks to excellent record keeping we were able to identify him. We made the decision to humanely euthanize this kitty 💔
He was at least 8 years old and surely had some folks looking out for him through the years. They are probably wondering why he hasn’t shown up for breakfast 😢
Thank you to those folks, the Good Samaritan, and to for being there for this guy.
🌈Rest in peace, Esperanza #14 🌈

01/07/2024

Happy Monday 🫠 Puddin’ partied too hard last weekend and ended up with a broken arm! This darling little daredevil took a flying leap and landed hard. Even in the most experienced foster homes, accidents happen😿 Her foster mom noticed something was wrong (not always easy cuz cats are so good at hiding illness and injury) and took her to the vet. Next, she will be evaluated by a veterinary surgeon. Paws crossed for this sweet girl 😽😽 and for her foster mom who is gonna have to contain this rambunctious kitten while she recovers!

10/06/2024

🚨 LOST CAT 🚨 Alameda East Enders! Please be on the lookout for Cora kitty. Missing from Bayview Dr and last seen on Lincoln b/w Gibbons Dr and High St. Cora is deaf and is probably very scared. She probably hasn’t gone far. She is likely hiding out: garage, shed, bushes, under a porch. Report any sightings to Scott at the number on the flyer.
🙏 🤞🖤🤍

30/05/2024

Georgie boy is learning how to cat! 🥰 Here he’s trying out the whole cuddle-with-a-human thing. Good job, bud! 🙌
He’s making great progress and will be ready for adoption soon 🧡🤍
Can you imagine seeing this face every day???🤗 😻😽

22/05/2024

❤️❤️ FOUND! 🙏Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out for Matviy, shared the post, and sent good vibes! We are so grateful and so relieved the Matviy is now safe and back inside 😅
We received a sighting report last night and we were able to trap
Matviy this morning (5/22/2024) very early just before dawn. He had holed himself up in a backyard with a large decrepit playhouse for shelter that was only 5 houses away from where he was lost. It was on the other side of High Street so at some point he crossed that busy street at least once.

20/05/2024

🚨LOST CAT IN ALAMEDA, CA🚨
3200 block Central Ave (between Fernside and High St.)
⭐️ Please report any sightings to
Merry (510) 701-8624
🖤Matviy is an adult cat, mostly white with dark almost black spots and blue eyes. No collar. Will be elusive and shy since lost after slipping out of a home where he was just adopted. He may be confused and have moved far away from where he was lost at 3200 block Central Ave, Alameda (between Fernside and High St.) Or he may be hiding out nearby, outside or in a garage or shed. He may turn up at a colony feeding spot.
Please keep an eye out and help us find Matviy! 🙏

14/05/2024

💙💛ADOPTED!! We are thrilled to report that Mykola and Matviy were adopted a few weeks ago. These handsome blue-eyed brothers spent almost 2 years in their foster home. Their adoption came about through a volunteer experience where mom and kids were tending to and socializing many kitties. They got to know these bonded brothers and then when they were ready to adopt, the kids chose Mykola & Matviy to join their family 🥹🤍🖤💗

05/05/2024

Day 2 of our Spring Fling fundraiser is happening now! We will be here until 4 today (Sunday) at the Harbor Bay Community Center (use 3195 Mecartney Road, Alameda as the address in your nav system!)

Lots of great items still available including art, plants, garden decor, upcycled and handmade items!

04/05/2024

The rain did not stop us! The Island Cat Spring Fling sale is underway! Come visit us at the Harbor Bay Community Center (3195 Mecartney Rd, Alameda). We will be here until 6 today and 10-4 tomorrow (Sunday).

04/05/2024

Island Cat’s Spring Fling sale is happening this weekend! Come see us at the Harbor Bay Community Center in Alameda (3195 Mecartney Rd) on Saturday (10-6) and Sunday (10-4).

We will have some wonderful art, adorable garden accents, and handmade items (such as candles and soaps).

All proceeds benefit the programs of Island Cat!

01/05/2024

Island Cat will be holding a limited silent auction throughout this weekend's Spring Fling fundraiser. Featured items include dog- and cat-themed gift baskets, an 8-bottle wine collection (with rack), and a gorgeous water color by artist Karen Mason.

Stop by the Harbor Bay Community Center in Alameda on Saturday, May 4 (10:00-6:00) or Sunday, May 5 (10:00-4:00) to shop (garden goodies, handmade items, jewelry and art), bid on auction items, or participate in a raffle.

All proceeds support the programs of Island Cat, including our efforts to hit a milestone of spaying/neutering 30,000 cats since our inception 30 years ago!

30/04/2024

Island Cat's crafty volunteers have been busy! The upcoming Spring Fling fundraiser will include a variety of handmade treasures such as mosaic tile items, wreaths, decoupage trinket boxes, zipper pouches, cat toys, personal care items, bird feeders, and much more.

Stop by the Spring Fling at the Harbor Bay Community Center in Alameda on Saturday, May 4 (10:00-6:00) or Sunday, May 5 (10:00-4:00). The event is free to attend and will include a large selection of jewelry, art, household and garden items. We will also be running small silent auction of select pieces and a raffle for some fun collections.

28/04/2024

Island Cat's annual Spring Fling fundraiser is happening next weekend! Featured items include whimsical decoupage plant pots, unique wreaths, bird baths and succulent arrangements. It will be a great opportunity to pick up a new addition for the home or garden.

Join us at the Harbor Bay Community Center in Alameda on Saturday, May 4 (10:00-6:00) and Sunday, May 5 (10:00-4:00). The sale includes jewelry, art and handmade goods. We will also be holding a limited silent auction throughout the weekend and conducting a raffle for a few fun collections.

23/04/2024

Just a sampling of the beautiful and unique jewelry that will be available at Island Cat's upcoming Spring Fling fundraiser. We will have options for all budgets! It is a great time to pick up something special for you or a loved one and support Island Cat's programs and services.

Join us at the Harbor Bay Community Center in Alameda on Saturday, May 4 (10:00 - 6:00) and Sunday, May 5 (10:00 - 4:00) for this special shopping event that will also feature garden items, art, handmade goods, a limited silent auction and a raffle. The event is rain or shine as we will be indoors and it is free to attend.

20/04/2024

✌️Squirrel is sending chill vibes your way today ✌️ He’s a dude, he’s a bro, he’s Burt Reynolds on a bearskin rug and he’s available for adoption! Squirrel is a friendly, playful kitty who loves people, treats, and naps. He’s really into head butts, purring, and flopping around on the floor. 👉Check out the link in bio to learn more about Squirrel ❤️

19/04/2024

We trapped this cat at one of our TNR project locations. We didn’t know it at the time, but he’s friendly. He’s in rough shape: URI, very unkempt, underweight, and has diarrhea. He’s convalescing with one of our volunteers and receiving antibiotics, a daily steam session (to help with congestion), dewormer, flea medication, as much food as he wants, and lots of pets 🧡 He will go to the vet for a full assessment when he’s feeling a bit better.
We don’t know what the future holds for him but we have our paws crossed for a major glow up 🤞🤞

08/04/2024

🚨 We’re getting inundated with inquiries requesting help with newborn kittens. Some alone due to ailing or deceased moms and others with their moms. Here is just a sampling of the 21 (!!) newborn kittens currently in our care.
Donations are needed now more than ever as we try to keep up with the vet care costs for these little ones, including spay and neuter surgery once they’re old enough for adoption.
🙏 Donate at the link in bio. Any amount helps 🙏
🧡 The orange tabby mom is friendly and was found with her litter of 6 orange babies during an Easter Egg hunt at a family home in Oakland on Easter Sunday.
🖤🤎 The two tabby kittens (approx 3 weeks old) and now named, Ranger and Finn, have been bottle fed after their semi-feral mom was humanely euthanized due to severe illness. They’ve battled their own myriad of health challenges during their short lives thus far; including acute diarrhea, fever, and upper respiratory symptoms. Between the two of them they required five vet visits within the first week in our foster care. They’re hanging in there despite the odds for kittens this age.

05/04/2024

On Easter Sunday, a volunteer caught Jughead, a cat with the remnants of a mason type jar around his neck. A big sharp piece came off outside the trap, then, as she was transferring him from a drop trap to the well padded box trap, he managed to get the whole thing off, himself! What a relief! He had a distinct left ear tip (indicating he’s neutered.) He is mellow, looks good, and is fed by a couple different people in the Oakland neighborhood where he was caught. After a good meal and some flea meds, he went back to his neighborhood. Everybody there is relieved.
The neighbors were all looking out for him — thankfully 🍀🩶🤍

28/03/2024

😻 Alumni update! Oliver and Oreo Too are so cozy in their forever home! Their adopter reports that they recently got a new cat tree and they love it (which isn’t necessarily true in every case because…cats 🤷‍♀️ 😸)
🥂 Cheers to livin’ the dream, you guys 😽😽

15/03/2024

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It’s kitten season 😩 A community member reached out to us when she found two tiny kittens in the bushes. 👉The best practice is to watch and wait unless the kittens are in immediate danger. 👈
Then we saw mom cat and she has some serious eye stuff going on and cannot see well, if at all. We decided to bring everyone indoors and to separate mom and kittens. Kittens are in the care of an amazing bottle baby volunteer. Mom is resting comfortably while we figure out some options for her 🖤
Oh, and we trapped a pregnant cat on our way to pick up this mom & kittens 🫠
🗣️ Shoutout to all the community members lookin’ out for cats & kittens and to our volunteers who give their time, space, and expertise to make this all possible 🙏

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09/03/2024

🥰 Alumni update!
My husband and I adopted Sammi almost two years ago from ICRA. He’s a great cat !
🐈 Sammi was very skittish when he came to us but with much patience became more and more trusting over time. He is very loving and likes to be held and to take naps with us. He and our Tibetan spaniel snooze next to each other and occasionally even play together 💘
So thankful he came to live with us and thankful for all the work you do at ICRA finding homes for these cats.

27/02/2024

🥹 We recently received a donation of hand made cat toys from the local Emeryville 4-H club!
Check out this creativity: Wand toys made with chopsticks, shoestrings, and felt (including 🐱 and ❤️ shapes.) Toilet paper rolls reinforced with decorative duct tape! And carefully twisted pipe cleaners!
🙏Thank you meowy much for thinking of us!

23/01/2024

🙌 Alumni Update! ❤️ ❤️ Tiny and Doja (aka Fluffy) are doing so great! It took about a month to slowly introduce them to our resident 3yo cat (Biggie), but now they are fully integrated, learning to play with their big brother, and teaching him cat manners. Tiny will be running the show around here and Doja just couldn’t be any sweeter. They are getting bigger and they are so much fun to play and cuddle with.
I want to give a huge thanks to Emma. Not only did she literally nurse these girls back to life and give them the most loving home to thrive in, she’s been an incredible resource and sounding board for me as we were introducing the cats to each other, a true gem! I can’t ever thank her enough for her help and guidance in this process.
This was a great experience…thanks also to Peggy and Merry for helping us bring these girls home! We are in love. 😻😻😻

18/01/2024

🥰 Alumni Update. Talk about a home run!!
Things with Sebastian (who we’ve renamed Buster Pawsey in honor of one of our favorite Giants players) are going great 🧡🖤⚾️
You did such a great job raising this fine distinguished gentlemen, we love him so much.
🤝 Binx and Buster are getting along and are even playing together a bit.

16/01/2024

😺 We’ll be at Pet Food Express, 3868 Piedmont Ave, Oakland on Sundays: 1/21/2024 and 1/28/2024
Stop by and say psp psp psp to the kitties, learn about the adoption process, and chat about cats!
🧑‍💻Not all of our kitties go to the events so be sure to check out our website to see all of the kitties available for adoption and find your perfect match 💘

03/01/2024

🥰 Alumni update! Do you remember sweet baby Orion? He was adopted just over one month ago and he’s doing really well! He’s all settled in with his new BFF, Hobbs 🙌😽😽

25/12/2023

🐱 Alumni update! 🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶
River and her big sister Iza are having a cozy Christmas! 📦 🥰 😽

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✨In July we were alerted about a litter of kittens found at a residential construction site. They were relatively safe in their box tucked away from the action. Mom was attentive and so we decided to watch and wait. As the kittens grew and started wandering around, we began trapping. One kitten went in the trap right away. It would be almost a week before we got her sister. We assessed their health and planned their spay appointments. Then it was time for flea medication, dewormer, vaccinations, and socialization. After establishing trust through routine, treats, interactive play, and lots of handling, these kitten sisters were ready for the big time 🥰 It’s never easy to say goodbye but the goal is adoption. When our friends at @hopalongprogram let us know that they had room in their program, we were thrilled! These girls are well on their way to finding a forever home🖤🤍🩷#adoptdontshop #tnrsaveslives #kittensofinstagram #tuxedocats

🚀 Puddin’ update! This party animal is fully healed 🥰 She was seen by the surgeon vet specialist a 2nd time and after only 4 weeks from the fracture date, the bone had completely healed (or calcification filled in the fracture). Even the doctor was quite surprised at how quickly the bone healed. She will be available for adoption soon! #adoptdontshopcats #tabbycat #tabbykitten

It’s not all cute cats and kittens all the time ! 🧼This morning we are cleaning and sanitizing in preparation for another round of trapping tonight. We installed this rocky area in our back yard a few years ago so we would have a non-muddy spot to clean the cat stuff. First we clean the traps by manually scrubbing them and then we sanitize with Rescue or dilute bleach to kill any germs or viruses. For the trap covers, it’s just a standard wash cycle plus a sanitizer or the ol’ anti-icky poo if it’s especially stinky (think tom cat urine 💀) After the “cat laundry” is done we run the “clean washer” cycle so we’re ready for non-cat laundry 😅 Wheeeee!

A little peek into a busy day in the life of a cat rescuer/TNR volunteer 😵‍💫 Super grateful for the partners at home and in the field 🙌 #adoptdontshop #tnrsaveslives #communitycatsofinstagram #rescuecatsofinstgram #oaklandcats #fosteringsaveslives❤️

🖤To know a black cat is to love a black cat 🖤 These gorgeous baby haus panthers are available for adoption now! Cricket, Lady Bug, and Bumblebee are full of energy and endlessly entertaining. Adopt one, two, or all three of these cuddle bugs and begin (or continue) your life in service to our feline overlords 😽😽😽

We trapped this cat at one of our TNR project locations. We didn’t know it at the time, but he’s friendly. He’s in rough shape: URI, very unkempt, underweight, and has diarrhea. He’s convalescing with one of our volunteers and receiving antibiotics, a daily steam session (to help with congestion), dewormer, flea medication, as much food as he wants, and lots of pets 🧡 He will go to the vet for a full assessment when he’s feeling a bit better. We don’t know what the future holds for him but we have our paws crossed for a major glow up 🤞🤞 #kittyrescue #orangetabby #communitycats #tnrsaveslives #rescuecat #rescuecatsofinstagram

#tnrsaveslives #tnrworks #communitycats

🎉 Have you played with your cat today? Interactive play time is good for cats both physically and mentally. It’s a great time to bond with your cat 🤗 And it’s fun! It doesn’t have to be all leaps and bounds. Experiment and discover what your cat prefers. Ogee loves anything with fur or feathers, and string toys that slither like snakes. Squirrel goes nuts for a string toy with a red rubber thingy and any toy that moves under the rug 🤷‍♀️ Check out certified cat behaviorist Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado’s book #playwithyourcat to learn more about the importance of interactive play!

🥰 Alumni update! Tiny tiger Rocky was recently adopted 🙌 We are so happy to hear that he’s living his best life in the big city with his forever family. He’s settling in just fine and getting cozy with resident cat Rory 😻 We love to hear from our adopters! Send your updates to us at 📧[email protected] #kittens #adoptdontshop #tabbycat #russianblue

🚀We’ll be at Pet Food Express 3868 Piedmont Ave, Oakland on Sunday 1/28/2024 from 11am to 3pm. 👋 Stop by, say hello, and get yer slow blinks on 😻 #adoptdontshop #kittens #rescuecat #tabbycat #oakland #petfoodexpresspiedmont

😸 🎉 Sunday Funday at Pet Food Express 3868 Piedmont Ave, Oakland! These sweet bb cats will be giving it their all from 11am to 3pm today 1/21/2024. 👋 Stop by and say hello and meet your new BFF 😽💞 #kittens #rescuecat #adoptdontshop #petfoodexpress #tabbycat @ @

😅 Not quite a tabby takeover today! These fine felines will be at Pet Food Express 3868 Piedmont Ave, Oakland from 11am to 3pm today 1/14/2024. Stop on by and get your slow blinks on 😽😽 #catsofinstagram #rescuecatsofinstagram #oakland #tabbycat #adoptdontshop #petfoodexpress #kittens #polydactylcat

🥂 🎆 Happy New Year! The kitties will be at Pet Food Express 3868 Piedmont Ave, Oakland today 1/7/2024 from 11am to 3pm. Is this the year you adopt a furry friend or two? 😽😽 👯‍♂️ Rocky & Reed 🖤🤍 Sage & Sesame 💛💜 Dandelion & Thistle 🩶Frankie! #rescuecatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #catsofinstagram #tabbycat #petfoodexpress #bondedpair #oakland #russianblue

🤩 We are at Pet Food Express 3868 Piedmont Ave, Oakland from 11am to 3pm today 12/31/2023!🎉🥂 Stop by and meet these black and white bb’s! 🖤🤍😽Sage & Sesame 😽Dandelion & Thistle😽Pip!😽Ophelia #adoptdontshop #catsofinstagram #tuxedocat #icraeastbay

Chef Melvin is busy making biscuits today 👨🏻‍🍳 😻💆 . . #catsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #tuxedocat #biscuits #muffins

I’m not crying, you’re crying! We are thrilled to report that 🧡Jack and Onyx 🖤 have found their forever home…together! Jack had a long road to his physical recovery from a rough life on the street. Onyx had a rough go of it too— she had a serious case of pneumonia that landed her in the ER. Now these two are recovered and bonded—a mature guy and a youthful ball of energy! Such a sweet pair. We are so grateful for our fosters, volunteers, donors, veterinary partners, and thoughtful adopters! #adoptdontshop #catsofinstagram #blackcat #orangetabby

🧡Here’s a fun update from a recent adoption: “Here is baby Panko! Her first day out of the bedroom! Her and Mouse have been getting along swimmingly! Of course at first they were hesitant about each other but they have been playing and snuggling together!” Have you adopted from ICRA? We’d love to hear from you! Send your updates to [email protected]

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