CatCon Launched 11th Annual Event in Pasadena
Cat enthusiasts gathered at the Pasadena Convention Center for a weekend focused on adoption and feline welfare.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Cats
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CatCon opened its 11th annual event in Pasadena, drawing more than 1,000 attendees to the opening morning. The gathering serves as a hub for cat lovers and partners with local organizations to boost pet adoption rates.
Why it matters
The event provides a major platform for facilitating the adoption of shelter kittens while serving as a community space for feline enthusiasts. It continues a long-term mission of supporting cat welfare through both awareness and direct financial contributions.
Pasadena Humane has made 250 kittens available for adoption at the event with a special price of $50 per adoption. Since its founding, the organization has donated over $400,000 to cat welfare.
The players
Susan Michals
She is the founder who established CatCon in 2014.
Pasadena Humane
This organization manages animal shelter operations and partners with the event to facilitate kitten adoptions.
Tail Town Cats
This is a cat cafe located at 1780 E. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena.
The details
Attendees at the Pasadena Convention Center can interact with specialty vendors and participate in the adoption village hosted by Pasadena Humane. The initiative aims to help shelter animals find new homes during the two-day convention.
Timeline
CatCon was founded in 2014.
The event began on October 10, 2026.
The convention concludes on October 11, 2026.
Culture Shift
The growth of CatCon mirrors the broader societal shift toward elevating pets to central roles in family life and modern entertainment. This trend capitalizes on the popularity of feline-centric social media content and the increasing community demand for niche pet-focused social gatherings.
Residents attending the convention can adopt a kitten for the event-exclusive price of $50. The high turnout may affect traffic patterns near the Pasadena Convention Center throughout the weekend.
The takeaway
This event highlights how large-scale gatherings can successfully bridge the gap between pet enthusiasts and animal shelters. Potential owners should consider the long-term responsibilities of adopting a pet before committing to the adoption process.
Further reading
Learn more about local feline resources at Pasadena Cats.
More information
For more event details, visit the CatCon event information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Orange County Register.
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