Cats

An electrical fire in Silverton Saturday night destroyed a home that housed a cat rescue, killing about 30 cats.

Several cat colonies in Oregon's coastal towns have closed as people turn to spaying, neutering and relocating instead.

A Corvallis animal shelter is taking a unique approach to helping cats find new homes: teaching them to high-five.

A Multnomah County program lets people "hire" feral cats to hunt rats and other pests. 

More than 1,200 people signed up for this year's tour of Portland's catios – enclosed outdoor patios that aim to protect both cats and backyard wildlife.