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 extremely anxious and weary of us. Coming from a large colony and not a home, we knew we had to be very patient and build our trust with her over time. She didn’t come out of hiding for a month!
But surely enough, she has grown into the most affectionate, loving, and hilarious cat. She is full of personality and isn’t afraid to show it (also not afraid to tell us when she’s hungry)! She loves her play time (specifically with rat toys and balls), and always has so much energy.
Our love for her has just grown exponentially every minute that we spend with her. When we are home, she does not want to leave our side 🙂. Not to mention, her beautiful eyes are a show stopper. She is just purrrfect!
We are so grateful to the MEOW Team and for everything that they do. We cannot recommend them enough if you are looking to adopt in the Greater Seattle Area.
Thank you for changing our lives! We cannot express enough gratitude for your organization.
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 been more relaxed at MEOW but he has become the most spunky little guy. He loves playing with toys (especially his pink ball) and is an absolute foodie. His favorite time of day is meal time which I’m sure is no surprise. He loves to sleep right next to his parents faces (almost suffocating them sometimes 😂) and get lots of cuddle time.
We’re so thankful that we found Bigz and were able to give him a home that has brought out so much personality!
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 provide her with a good comfortable life, she deserves it. She loves her salmon and tuna dinners and is constantly purring with every bit of affection.
She is my first kitty and I couldn’t have asked for a better cat. I’m savoring all my time with her as she really is the perfect cat.
She had a couple of injuries from her past life, but she had healed so well at MEOW; now all she needs is checkups!
You can tell she is such a strong and independent cat but will still always be a teddy bear at heart. Thank you to the staff at MEOW for introducing me to my bestie Puma (Especially Faith, you’re the best.)
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 favorite place – on my lap.
I was 24 years old when my sister and I adopted him (we were roommates in Seattle). For both of us, he was our first pet, and was an amazing addition to our lives from day one.
After about three years, my sister and I split up as roommates. Chandler and I had developed a really strong bond, so he came with me! Over the years, he’s lived with me in four apartments in Greenlake, a condo in Ballard, a house in Sunset Hill, and now in a house in Bothell.
The last 12 years have been filled with change, which is natural at this age. He’s been my constant, and has made my house feel like a home. He was my rock through many tough years, including my mom’s cancer (she’s thankfully in remission now), and was my quarantine buddy during the pandemic (and my nurse when I had COVID myself).
On a lighter side, he’s been so loved not only by me, but by my family, my friends, and my coworkers. When we all started working from home, he’d sit on my lap while I worked and became the unofficial mascot of my team because he’d be on my lap and on camera for pretty much every Zoom call!
He was such a special little guy, and has made such an impact on my life. It has been the hardest of goodbyes, and I’m so grateful to have gotten so much time with him.
I’ve attached some photos of him living the good life throughout the years. The one of he and I on the floor was from the first day I took him home 💚
Thank you for everything, Megan
Original Post – March 11, 2013
Hello,
My sister and I adopted Doc Hudson, now named Chandler, from MEOW back in September and have been meaning to write for a while now.
From the first day we got Chandler he has been right at home in our apartment. He loves playing with wand toys or chasing a ball, and curls up on our laps when he needs a catnap. Our apartment is above an intersection, and Chandler loves perching on the back of the couch by the window and watching all the action.
He is a social butterfly! Friends who come over always comment how friendly and outgoing Chandler is compared to other cats. He will jump up and plop himself down on anyone’s lap. We are so happy with Chandler, and have recommended MEOW to any friends looking for a cat. Keep up the good work!
The last 48 hours have been amazing and you have been amazingly generous. As we say goodnight and put GiveBIG 2024 to bed, we are awed and ever so grateful for your belief in what we do and our ability to take action due to your compassion.
Our GiveBIG 2024 total stands at $48,100, which means we’ll continue to be able to provide a soft place to land, a place to heal, a place to thrive, and hope of a day where no companion animal suffers abuse or is homeless.
From all of us, for all of them, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We consider ourselves so fortunate to be part of such a compassionate community. As of 12 PM, you, our supporters, have raised $32,000. We are so grateful for this support and believe that we have a role to play, to support our community, in the journey to end companion animal homelessness that extends beyond rescuing and placing animals for adoption.
Public Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
We strongly believe that spay/neuter is the way to end companion animal homelessness. Since 2011, we have offered free public spay/neuter vouchers, redeemable at several regional non-profit clinics, to low-income families in need of support to do the right thing for their pets.
Western Washington has a lower euthanasia rate than many other areas, so grant funds for spay/neuter, when available, are usually distributed elsewhere. But, based on the number of requests we receive daily, there is a still a serious need.
This was exacerbated by the pandemic, during which clinics were not allowed to perform elective surgeries so that the surgical equipment could be spared for human hospitals. A tremendous backlog resulted.
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 his physical wound had healed, but wanted to provide a safe place where he can emotionally heal.
When I had called MEOW, they had informed me that the foster family had just adopted him the day before. So I inquired further, and I asked who had been there the longest or who is a senior. They instructed me to look at the website and told me about Lenny.
Right away I felt a connection. I knew that I could provide him a safe environment where he could feel safe and loved. I went to a meet and greet, and he greeted me at the door of his suite. I sat down and didn’t leave there until the adoption papers were filled out.
Somebody asked me if I wanted to see other cats because it was kind of like dating… I replied that there was no need that I had found my one.
The first 24 hours he stayed in the bedroom, and then 12 hours after that he stayed under my bed, I slowly opened the door to allow him to explore the rest of the apartment, his apartment. Very quickly he acclimated to his surroundings, including giving me lots of snuggles and permissions with a soft paw touch for head pets.
His appetite is amazing, and aside from a couple of hiccups, he knows that I am his person and that this is his home. I am so grateful to MEOW for facilitating this match made in heaven.
As GiveBIG day 1 winds down, we wanted to update you one more time and share our good news and heartfelt thanks. Throughout the day we received donations and kind words of support and encouragement. As of 10 PM we have raised $28,300!
Fostering, nurturing and nursing is a primary activity at MEOW. Thanks to your support, we can continue to give that support to the animals.
Fostering
Mama Luna, Valentino, Cupid & Amora
Sometimes, when we are asked to help someone who can no longer take care of their animals, all that is needed is a soft place to land. Thanks to our shelter staff and volunteers who provide care, feeding and human interaction to the shelter residents, and our fosters who provide care for those not ready for adoption, we are able to provide that gift.
That was the case when early in February a family reached out and asked us to accept their cats because they were moving and would not be able to keep them. They brought in a pregnant cat, three 10-week old kittens, and an 8-month old teenage kitten.
As this amazing day turns into what we hope is a great evening, we are honored and awed at the generosity of you, our supporters. As of 5 pm we have raised just over $11,000 and, we have a match challenge! If we can raise an additional $4,500 by midnight, we have a group of generous volunteers and donors who will match that, which will put us just over half way to our overall BIG GiveBIG goal of $40,000! Funds raised today helps ensure that we will continue to be there for life for the animals that come to MEOW in need.
Supporting Our Ninth Life Program
Lady Basil
A thin tortie had been hanging around and caught the attention of a kind woman, who made every attempt to find her owner in the neighborhood. With the help of a rescue partner, the cat was discovered to have a microchip, but the information had not been kept up to date. She was truly homeless.
It’s impossible to know how long this 11-year old senior sweetheart might have been on the streets, on her own, trying to survive. Her teeth were in terrible condition. Her coat was coarse and patchy. Her lab results revealed hyperthyroidism, with numbers literally off the charts, above a recordable measurement. This extreme condition was causing hypertension as well as a heart condition called thyrotoxic cardiomyopathy.
The youngest ones who come to us are often the weakest and most fragile, requiring round-the-clock monitoring and care. Thankfully, this care usually results in healthy kittens ready to take on the world.
It was a BIG day of giving yesterday, and it continues today! As of 8 AM, 101 generous donors have raised $30,100 toward our overall goal of $40,000, which will allow us to continue to provide this type of care and allow cats like Teddy and Sadie to flourish.
Bottle Babies
Teddy and Sadie
Born in late January, Teddy and Sadie were an early signal that kitten season would soon be here in earnest. Their mom was one of many cats living in an apartment in Chehalis. A local rescuer offered assistance to get the situation under control. Could we help?
The 4-week-old babies were small and weak, with a heavy load of fleas and dirty ears, but they tested negative for the common intestinal parasites. Close veterinary supervision and experienced foster care was definitely needed.
