Thank you to everyone who donated early and early this morning during GiveBIG. As of 7 am we have raised $2,870. With your support we will continue to be able to help those in need.
Partnering with Others
Six-week-old kittens – Foxglove, Bluebell, Juniper, Trillium and Saskatoon
In animal rescue, we’re in this together, and kitten season is a time when we have each other on speed dial. Recently, another local rescue group contacted us asking for help with one of their SOS calls. A woman had befriended a pregnant cat who had then delivered a litter of kittens on her property, and she felt unable to care for them.
The local rescue organization wanted to help but did not have an available foster family. Happily, a MEOW foster was ready and able. Mom Fern and her five six-week-old kittens, Foxglove, Bluebell, Juniper, Trillium and Saskatoon, arrived in pretty rough shape.
A huge shout out and thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered, especially our friends at CAT Running for making this event possible. See you next year.
Misa is such a bundle of love, and we adore her! She is adapting well to our home and being a part of the family.
Thank you for all of your help and kindness in supporting us through the process of finding the right kitty for our family. Here are some pictures of Misa, who we have renamed “Meeka” <3
Commemorate this holiday season and support the animals of MEOW with a picture of your pet, your children, (and you?) with Santa.
For a $20 donation you will receive a printed photo on site and access to online digital images. Safety first, so pets must be restrained, either on a leash or in a carrier.
You can be a Santa too, by bringing your pet food donations for MEOW’s Little Pet Pantry, which asks visitors to “Give what you can ~ Take what you need”.
St. John’s Episcopal Church 105 State St. S. Kirkland, 98033
Our annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale will once again be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 105 State St. S. in Kirkland, just up the road from the shelter.
As always, we’ll have beautiful, handcrafted items and delicious baked goods for sale, generously donated by our volunteers and supporters. There will also be fun raffle drawings. Pet beds and toys, decor, knitted wear, quilts, jewelry, and seasonal items are just a few of the wonderful things we’ll have available.
Bring a pet food or human food item to donate and support MEOW’s and St John’s Little Pantries.
MEOW’s Holiday Bazaar is a wonderful opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts, support MEOW, and catch up with other MEOW folk. We hope you will stop and shop.
There was sadness in the eyes of the soft-spoken young man as he placed the carrier on the counter. Close to his side, his 3-year-old daughter, in a ruffled dress and lace-trimmed stockings, watched quietly. The man explained that they had lost their home and would be temporarily living in the family car. Knowing their 9-year-old cat would not do well with this, they had agreed to surrender Razzy to allow him a safer future.
During Razzy’s intake, the man smiled as he talked about his big personality, his likes and dislikes. Someone asked dad if we could let his little girl pick out some cookies and treats from our snack table. Her eyes lit up. While she placed sweet treats in a small brown bag, the staff and volunteers secretly passed an envelope, collecting their own gift cards and cash, a treat for dad to discover later, to help on this new journey.
Razzy went into foster care, to wait to be chosen. Although FIV positive, overall, he’s a big, healthy character, talkative and curious. He likes windows and enjoys canned food. He will sit on a lap or allow being held on his terms and will express his opinion about that when he’s over it.
After his foster mom got to know him, she knew he was there to stay, the King of his new Castle.
Razzy’s story reminds us how a little bit of kindness can have a huge impact.
Cats like Razzy, who come to us with a tale to tell, inspire us every day to remain committed to our motto, “all nine lives are precious.”
Please consider a gift to MEOW on #GivingTuesday, December 3rd.
Madge was a stray, brought to us by a good Samaritan. She was emaciated, critically dehydrated and was found to be severely hyperthyroid, with high blood pressure, an ulcerated mass on the base of her right ear, an ear infection and stage 3-4 (out of 4) dental disease.
After several weeks of supportive care and medications, she became stable enough to receive Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy for treatment of hyperthyroidism. She did very well. Though she still has a ways to go and further treatment for her other issues, she is getting stronger every day and we hope will soon be healthy enough to find her forever home.
Madge’s story shows us what perseverance is and reminds us how far a bit of patience and empathy can go.
This sweet girl thrives on attention and pets. Her voice is powerful and sweetly raspy, and she uses it frequently to remind us that she has a story to tell us about the life she has led.
We do not shy away from sick, elderly, or special needs animals. Although they may require more from us and take a bit longer to find their forever home, each life is precious to us.
Cats like Madge, who come to us with a tale to tell, inspire us every day to remain committed to our motto, “all nine lives are precious.”
Please consider a gift to MEOW on #GivingTuesday, December 3rd.
This year for #GivingTuesday, to celebrate an amazing year of soft landings and new beginnings, we are sharing the stories behind the faces that inspire our staff, volunteers, veterinary partners, adopters, and supporters to keep doing the impossible.
We are inspired, every day, by the cast of characters who come through our doors. Each day we recommit ourselves to something we truly believe in, our motto, “all nine lives are precious.”
Cats like 12-year-old Madge, who come to us with a tale to tell and remind us of the importance of perseverance. Madge was a stray, brought to us by a good Samaritan. After several weeks of supportive care and medications, she became stable enough for necessary thyroid treatment. Though she still has a ways to go, she is looking better every day and we hope will soon be strong enough to find her forever home. Madge has a powerful and sweetly raspy voice, which she uses frequently to remind us that she has a story to tell about the life she has led.
Last year our amazing supporters raised over $60,000, which helped sustain our Ninth Life and Public Spay/Neuter Voucher programs, our Mercy Fund, and the daily needs of the animals in our care.
Throughout the day on December 3rd, we will be providing updates on donation matches available and amounts raised, as well as sharing stories on Facebook and Instagram to celebrate the faces that inspire us.
Our annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale will once again be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 105 State St. S. in Kirkland, just up the road from the shelter. As always, we’ll have beautiful, handcrafted items and delicious baked goods for sale, generously donated by our volunteers and supporters. There will also be fun raffle drawings. Pet beds and toys, decor, knitted wear, quilts, jewelry, and seasonal items are just a few of the wonderful things we’ll have available. Bring a pet food or human food item to donate and support MEOW’s and St John’s Little Pantries. MEOW’s Holiday Bazaar is a wonderful opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts, support MEOW, and catch up with other MEOW folk. We hope you will stop and shop.
Directions to St. John’s Episcopal Church
105 State St. S. Kirkland, 98033
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Commemorate this holiday season and support the animals of MEOW with a picture of your pet, your children, (and you?) with Santa. For a $20 donation you will receive a printed photo on site and access to online digital images. Safety first, so pets must be restrained, either on a leash or in a carrier. Many thanks to Mud Bay, Ladd & Lass Brewing and Seattle Veterinary Associates, for supporting Santa photos again this year. You can be a Santa too, by bringing your pet food donations for MEOW’s Little Pet Pantry, which asks visitors to “Give what you can ~ Take what you need”.
Larissa and Jackson are 2-year-old, bonded siblings. They are extremely connected to each other, rely on one another for comfort and companionship, and are generally found snuggling together. They grew up and have lived their lives in an environment with several other cats and not a lot of human contact.
As you might expect then, they are uncertain about new situations and are fearful of new people. These two kitties are very sweet, but the truth is, they may never relax completely around humans and may ultimately prefer to hang with your other cats and not you.
We truly believe that these two ebony beauties deserve a quiet home where they can feel safe, eat well, enjoy naps and snuggling, even if they prefer not to interact much with their humans.
If you have room in your home and your heart for these two kitties and can accept that, while they will befriend your other cat, they may never show you the affection you deserve, please consider meeting them.
HAPPY HEALTHY CATS
Inappropriate Urination
We all know that the holiday season is often a very stressful time for us. It is also important to recognize that it can be a very stressful time for our cats. Inappropriate urination, when there is no medical cause, can sometimes be attributed to stress.
Here are a few hints to help keep your kitty as stress free as possible, and hopefully keep your household safe and healthy:
• Avoid giving her people food which could cause stomach upset. • If you have visitors, make sure she has a quiet place in which to retreat and that her litter box is also in a quiet, easy to access place • Be extra vigilant about keeping the litterbox free of lumps and poo, by scooping the litterbox frequently. • Make sure your guests know that you have a cat and to be careful when entering and leaving to keep her from slipping outdoors.
The holidays are a joyous time, made even more special when shared with friends, family and our fur babies. Some extra care and attention will help ensure that everyone enjoys the season.
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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!
