3012 NE Alberta St., 503-894-9575, roarportland.com.
Owned by a passionate former veterinarian, Roar operates as both a specialty shop dealing exclusively in cat products and a community resource for cat parents. This small but mighty feline nirvana stocks everything from customizable wand toys and holistic hairball medicine to Adventure Cat brand outdoor supplies. For humans, Roar offers seemingly limitless cat-themed gifts and accessories, many crafted by local artists.