Happy Endings

We have so many great stories to share about cats and dogs. If you’ve adopted a dog or cat from MEOW and would like to share your happy ending, e-mail your story and picture to meowhappyendings@gmail.com.

A full list of cats adopted from MEOW can be found on Petfinder:

These are just some of the happy stories that remind us of just how important our work is.

Opal

Hi all! This is Opal’s mama, Jane, providing some overdue updates on our beautiful girl Opal. We adopted Opal from MEOW back in April of 2022, and the past 2 1/2 years with her have been some of the best. When we first brought Opal into our home, she was…

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Bigz (aka Zoltan)

Hi All! This is Hunter and Riley giving you some updates on the adorable Zoltan (who we have renamed Bigz). We named Bigz after the Sonic character, Big the Cat, and added the Z as a homage to his shelter name! Bigz is still the sweetest boy! He might have…

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Puma (aka Nala)

Hi MEOW! I am so happy I adopted Puma. When I came to the shelter it was hard to tell her exact personality, but you could easily tell she was a fellow introvert like me. Our personalities match perfectly. We snuggle all the time and I’m so happy I could…

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Chandler

Hello MEOW, My name is Megan and I adopted Doc Hudson (renamed Chandler) from MEOW Cat Rescue in September 2012. After 12 wonderful years together, he peacefully passed away on Monday at 17 years young. I had my vet come to the house so he’d be comfortable, and he was in his…

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Basil (formerly Lenny)

I was looking to adopt a cat because I have a pet sitting job where I go watch other people’s animals at their houses… And I felt that a cat would be a good fit. When I looked at the website, I saw the cat that was badly burnt, and…

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Padron, Pimen & Pequin

Three is definitely not a crowd with these guys. We’re thrilled that Padron, Pimen, and Pequin went to their forever home together. Their adopter said, “I felt strongly from the beginning.  I said we have the space. We have the hearts.”  Wow!

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Stella Bella

Dear MEOW, It’s been a little while since I contacted you.   It’s me, Stella Bella.  My mum and dad adopted me in 2016.  I was a former homeless mother of five who won the kitty lottery. My mum and dad love me so much and I love them. My heart…

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Bailey & Brooks

We adopted these beautiful sisters Bailey & Brooks (formerly Frost and Autumn) in February 2024.   Thank you to Meow Rescue for bringing these girls into our lives.  They have brought us so much joy and happiness. Kathleen

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Bonnie & Clyde

I adopted Bonnie and Clyde on December 1, 2023.  I had initially met them in early September, and it was “love at first sight”.  However, I was not yet ready to adopt due to circumstances at the time.  I was broken hearted but happy for Bonnie and Clyde when they…

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Meg & Amy-Kat

I adopted Meg and Amy-Kat from MEOW in summer of 2017. I was living on my own for the first time and wanted some company and happy purring kitties to be home when I got home from work. Fell in love with Meg’s photo right away, and loved her sister…

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Caramel

Caramel is adjusting well, and getting along with new sister. She loves the cat tree and cardboard boxes.

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Torrey (aka Astrid)

Torrey (formerly Astrid ) is great! She is affectionate and playful and not at all fussy about food.  She already sleeps on the bed with us at night and stays close by when she is awake. So, all in all, Torrey is settling in well– as evidenced by the attached…

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Jane

Jane has been a huge blessing for me.  Yesterday my mom came to visit, so it was the first time having company since she’s been here and she did great! I’m on break for the next 2 weeks so we are enjoying being home all day together! My youngest son,…

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Phoebe (aka Tiana)

Hello Wonderful Meow Cat Rescue! We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to make sure that Tiana (now known as Phoebe) was a good match for us and for her!  We visited her twice and she was so shy that it was hard to see what her personality…

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Stella (McGonagall)

As always, Stella (McGonagall when she was at MEOW) and I send our very best 😻 She is an amazing cat and I can’t imagine what life would be like without her! I’m grateful to MEOW for giving her a safe place to land before our paths crossed 13+ years ago.  Original…

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Pickle & Ash

Tomato and Rosemary (renamed Pickle and Ash) are doing great. The whole family is absolutely in love with them.

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Leo Valdez & Nico Di Angelo

Leo Valdez and Nico di Angelo are enjoying life in their new home. They are both comfortable and happy, and we spend many an evening and weekend cuddling and napping on the couch or running around the living room playing.

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Meadowlark & Sage

Meadowlark and Sage are settling in so well! They love to play and are snuggly too. We’re all having a great time. Thanks for everyone’s care at Meow!

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Basil & Bob

Nothing but playing, sleeping next to one another, or grooming. They are extremely affectionate to us and our extended family.

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Percy

Chicho, now called “Percy” ( or “Prince Charming” if you’re my mother) has been an amazing addition to my life! The first day I took him home he was a little shy and hid away, but I woke up the next morning to him curled between my knees and purring up a…

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Charlie and Owen

Charlie and Owen are incredibly friendly and trusting, and are making friends with their new big sister, 13 year-old Luna. Char

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Spin & Ivy (aka Benson & Katie)

We are loving these two! They are so incredibly sweet and fun. We have since renamed them Spin and Ivy. Spin is the all black spiderman, and we have an almost 6 year old son that is currently obsessed with superheroes. I work from home and they have been hanging…

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Kip & Kiku

Kip and Kiku are happily running the show in our house.  It took a long time for them to settle in (as Bonne VeVea knows).  Their “feral instincts” never left them, but they’re comfortable with us—unless we move too quickly!  They really don’t care to have visitors but I guess…

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Emmy and Libby

Emmy and Libby, the two senior girls I adopted in 2020, bring joy to my life every day – even when they’re determined to eat my new Christmas tree! I am grateful for everything MEOW’s staff, volunteers and board members do every day. Ginny

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Harlem and Schlyar

Harlem and Schlyar (formerly George II and Henry III) The boys are doing well, they enjoyed watching it snow and are turning into super snuggle bunnies. They always end up snuggling together after a good bout of rough housing with each other. They are such sweet boys.  Gretchen

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Mustang Sally & Miss Cleo

Adopted in 2011, sisters, Mustang Sally has short black hair and her glamorous sister Miss Cleo is the long haired Blue. There were 2 others in their MEOW litter, all long- haired, but I had to have the little black runt of the litter, Sally, because on the days I…

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Gracie (aka Linda)

My Gracie ( you called her “Linda”) has been with me for two years!  She was left in a box in a barn with her kittens. She has enriched my life so much I have changed jobs so I can work from home and be with her in all of…

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Neptune

Hi there MEOW, Wanted to give you an update on the cat we adopted a couple weeks ago! We adopted the black cat “Jasmine”, who we gave a new name to symbolize our commitment to giving her a forever home. Jasmine’s final, special name is Neptune! When we came to MEOW,…

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Sully

You’d think Sully’s been living here for years. He hid in a bedroom closet when he first came home. Tracy put some food out for him and he stuck his head out, had a snack, and made himself comfortable on the bed. Sunday morning he came out hopped up on…

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Grady

Although the loss of a pet is definitely not a happy ending, celebrating years and years of togetherness is truly the best happy ending, which is why we include these tributes here.MEOW———- We lost our beautiful, beloved Grady last week. A cancer diagnosis and a quick decline. 17+ years of…

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Checkmate/Star

Hello, here is this little muffin’s life update😊 He has been getting along with Poi (big sis cat) and Nelson (big bro dog). His favorite place to sit is on the printer (it’s right next to the window). He like’s eating the plants too. He loves to play with Poi,…

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Sheldon & Leonard

We adopted Sheldon (now Dizzy) and Leonard (now Louis) August 2020. It was a virtual adoption and we hoped they would adopt us without having met us first – it was a success! Dizzy and Louis settled in right away and got to know all the best birdwatching spots in…

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Rocky

Hi, Rocky is the sweetest cat and has been so amazing since the first day. He is settling in very well, is amazing with the kids and is doing well with our pug. We had him only for a week and he has already won our hearts. He is so affectionate, he…

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Janey & Jilly

Hi MEOW, I thought you’d appreciate this. We keep a few of the cat toys in a drawer in our living room coffee table. The table is a big, solid maple thing, and the drawers are quite heavy. Last week, Jilly was sniffing around the drawer, so I decided to…

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Lucy

Hi- I just wanted to give you a very belated update about Lucy, a very sweet 8 year old kitty that I adopted in October 2017. She settled in immediately and has become best friends with Otis, my other kitty. They sleep, bathe, and eat together every day. Lucy has…

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Coco & Merlin

Hi Team Meow, I wanted to share an update on Coco & Merlin (aka Shaggy & Velma), whom we adopted from you about 2 years ago.  They’ve grown into happy, mellow adults with very distinct personalities.  The occasional sibling fight keeps things spicy.  They love climbing the cat wall and…

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Winthrop & Yeti

I wanted to update you on Winthrop and Yeti, formerly known as Quincy. They are doing awesome! We have been so impressed with how quickly they have adapted to their new home. They are super confident, playful, and very, very loving. The kids have started a new routine of reading…

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Miss Fritzy

In the past year, after the loss of my two senior kitties within 9 months of each other, plus, a close family member, plus the pandemic and isolation, and…and… and…I felt completely lost. After my last kitty passed away on January 29th, my house was so lonely. I contacted Joni…

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Moose

Just wanted to send you an update on Dobby (now Moose). He is doing awesome. He loves snuggling with me on the recliner chair or in his cat tree. He is super playful but not too harsh with the girls, we love playing with the wire toy – totally his…

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