I adopted Doorstop in the summer after he had spent 6 months with a wonderful foster family who named him Dudley. Dudley needed to be fostered because he was getting very stressed at the shelter. Unfortunately for the foster family he didn’t always enjoy the company of their other cats and so they reluctantly let me take him.

In his current home Dudley has the place to himself much of the time as I work long hours during the week and this seems to work well though he is always very pleased to see me when I come in and almost always sleeps on my bed at night!

I have owned many cats and have loved them all dearly but Dudley is very very special. I have never had a cat that gets up to so much mischief as this picture shows. He makes me laugh on a daily basis! Thank you,

Hi MEOW
I know that maybe you hear a lot of the adoptions that didn’t work out, so I just wanted to let you know how wonderfully mine did. A year ago, I adopted a little feral girl from you. I had just put my cat of 13 years to sleep, and I needed just the perfect fit for my very bossy alpha male named B. The volunteers directed me to two females who they said would be a good fit with my cat. One was Honey Bunny, a very terrified little feral tortie who really wanted nothing to do with me. But since she was still young, I figured that I could work with her. So I bundled her up and took her home. I tried to separate the two cats and let them sniff under the bedroom door as directed by everyone. But she shot out a few hours after getting home. B hissed a bit and then they raced around all night like they were old friends.

She was shy and spooked easily at the beginning. She is now named Ding Ho (for the dry cleaners next door – I always say that my cat is the only cat with a business card). As you can see from the photos, she has quite the life – hanging with her big brother and watching to see if that dang bird will ever leave his cage. I was in contact with her wonderful foster mom at the beginning who gave me great advice about how to best handle a feral. It was great to get a little more information about her background (she was picked out of a pile of manure!). Dingy is really happy and the biggest sweetheart. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate her – and you guys for all that you do! Thanks much! – Jen

Dear MEOW
On January 2, 2009, I came to MEOW in great pain after the recent death of my dog of nine years. I live alone and work full time, so I was interested in adopting an independent adult cat. When Dot (#06F-13RA-584-81) and I were introduced in one of your greeting rooms, something about her gentle purring told me that she and I were ideal for each other. During the first few weeks in her new home, Dot spent a lot of time sleeping under my bed or in some hidden corner. She had been at Meow for six months before I adopted her, so I new it would take her some time to adjust to a new home, a new human, and new rules. I too, needed some time to adjust. As the days past, Dot began to blossom out of her “Private Investigator” shell. She no longer seemed like a “Dot”, so I renamed her Lily. It began with her letting me hold her for a few seconds. Pretty soon, Dot was following me from room to room, quietly curling up on the carpet.

As trust began to build between us, Dot began snuggling up to me on the couch, curling up in my lap, and sleeping on my bed at night. Slowly, we healed each other. Now, seven months after her adoption, Lily is a very happy and content feline. When I come home from work — or anytime I come home– Lily greets me at the door, meowing, purring, and rubbing. She enjoys being held and often comes when I call her. She is still an independent girl who loves to play — either with me or by herself — and we seem to be a perfect fit for each other. – Thank you, Kimberly Stanton and Lily

The little mom (in the back) and her giant son (in the front) came to me over Labor Day shortly after my MEOW rescue of over a decade, “Miss Scarlett” made her trip over the rainbow bridge. I am their fourth home, through no fault of their own. They have settled in remarkably well and taken over the condo, including my antique fainting couch, no longer MY reading corner. Their most fitting names evolved – Janey is now “Koukla” which is from the Greek “Koukla Mu” which means “my little doll” and Jake is now “Apollo” for the Ancient Greek God of sunlight (he’s very red!) , healing, prophecy and MANLY BEAUTY! The name SO fits this big boy. They have landed in their forever home and are loved, spoiled, animated, active youngsters who love cuddling, all toys, running down the hall and watching the birds from the picture windows in our home. – Roxie

Five years ago we adopted “Spring”, who was then a 15-month muted tortie from your shelter. We remember chuckling over the question on the application “Where will your cat sleep?” Our response was “Whereever she wants”. Here’s an example of the cushy life Spring, now known as Lucy, now lives.

We adopted Madison about four years ago. I found her on PetFinder one day when I was lonesome for the Miss Kitty that I had just lost a few months before. Of all the Maine Coons on PetFinder I thought Madison was the most beautiful. I remember calling just to hear all about her, but not thinking I would adopt. I was told the best thing to do is come in and meet her. I live in Yakima so decided that I would just see about this kitty named Madison. It was LOVE at first sight. She has since become the queen of our household. Madison RULES. She is gentle, sweet, and just a love.

She misses us when we are gone to work, but we sit in the evenings together, and she likes to snuggle with us next to our heads before she finds a comfortable spot on HER blanket at the end of bed. It is a joy to wake up to her lil paw on my cheek. It’s as if to say “wake up, it’s time to feed and play with me”. Needless to say we are so happy to have found Madison and have her in our lives. She is perfect for us and we love her dearly. She adjusted VERY well, and as I already said “SHE RULES”. Thank you MEOW for Madison. Enclosed is a picture in the cage when we first picked her up, and then a few of her now. Love, Susan

We just wanted to brag about how great our new kittens are. We are so glad we got them together, because Neko (black and white) follows Sherman’s lead everywhere. When we first got them, Neko was very shy and we were afraid it would be a long time before she wanted to be social. But she followed Sherman out from their hiding place on their first day home, and after only 2.5 weeks, she enjoys being petted (when she’s not in play mode). Neko and Sherman are great friends and love to play and wrestle together.

They are also trying really hard to become friends with our older cats, and I think it’s working! Kazi (10 years old) plays more now that they’re around, loves chasing the bird toy and the laser with them, and even batted playfully with Neko the other day. We’re hoping the kittens might help her lose some weight.

They’re like personal trainers. Gerald (15 years old) doesn’t play with them too much, but doesn’t mind hanging out with them in the sun. When she’s feeling energetic, she’ll run around with the rest of them. I can’t wait to see what happens as they start getting along better and better! Sherman is also very social when we have people over–great entertainment for everyone.

Thanks so much for all your great work for the kitties! – Terry and John

This is a picture of Patch (formerly known as Stan) adopted in Spring of 2008, and Maria (now Miss Figgy) adopted Dec 17, 2009. They absolutely adore one another! We fostered them both, during Maria’s stay with her siblings, Patch really never showed that much interest in anyone in particular. But once we brought her home, it has been a non-stop love fest. Obviously he was looking for his “xmas Kitten!” Chris Conrad

In early November our sweet cat, Rosemary Blue, died in her sleep. She was 19 years old and had been us for 18 years. The house was too quiet without her. I began looking for a pair of kitties to bring home and met several at MEOW late on a Friday. By the time my husband and I arrived on Saturday, the two I wanted him to meet had already been adopted. Then we met Max (now Pepper) and Dash (now Toshiro). Though we’d wanted a girl and a boy, or two girls, these two baby boys won us over. During our visit, I had one kitty curled up in my lap and purring and the other curled right next to me. I didn’t even want to put them back in their cage to look at other cats, because there were other people at the shelter looking to adopt and I didn’t want them to go home with anyone else! Pepper and Toshiro have been with us for a little over a month. Toshi is a love, purrs if you as much as look at him and wrestles with his brother, as if to say, I … am going to (kick) … lick (roll) … your ears. He’s growing fast, into a big, lanky cat. Favorite toys: feather teasers and rattly, sisal mice. Pepper is a little shy but a little love if he knows you. Has a favorite spot on the couch back. He’s fascinated by paper bags, the sisal mice and the hummingbirds at the feeder outside our window. I’m so happy we brought both home. They are a great joy. Best regards, Joan and Doug Wolfe

Merry Christmas! This is Pepsi under our tree. She loves it here. We could not have got a better friend. She’s certainly found her forever home! She is quite the character. Thank you! Jill & Tom