New Home
Big News:
We’ve Found Our Future Home
Big News:
We’ve Found Our Future Home
After a long search, we are excited to share with you that MEOW has secured a new place to call home in the future.
We will be staying right here in Kirkland and continuing to serve our local community.
We have not yet scheduled a move date, as there is a lot of work ahead of us, but our future address will be: 525 Kirkland Way, Kirkland, WA 98033.
The Floor Plan
We are focused on providing the best possible support for the cats in our care and believe that all of the care that has gone into making this an even softer place to land will allow us to remain dedicated to advancing our mission: With respect and compassion for all animal life, MEOW promotes lifelong relationships between people and companion animals, providing shelter and care for each precious life until adopted into a forever home.
Cat-centric Space
Thoughtfully designed for the movement of cats from initial Intake to the Adoption floor, to minimize stress and illness.
Increased efficiency of medical care through a re-organization of treatment areas.
A more supportive space: calm zones for cats that support behavioral monitoring and therapy, a more intuitive layout for staff and volunteers, a welcoming environment for the public, and the benefit of natural light for all.
Making Every Square Foot Count
Cats having fewer and shorter illnesses can decrease their shelter stays, which in turn can increase the number of cats available for adoption without the need for more space and the associated costs.
Upgrading our volunteer and staff work areas, enhancing our lobby area, and creating dedicated spaces, such as a centralized laundry and storage areas, improves workflow and gives us more time for what matters most.
Smoothing out our daily routines helps to provide more opportunities to explore and execute community-driven programs. The square footage is just about 10-15% larger than in our current space, but we are so excited about how the workflow for staff and volunteers will be greatly improved. While ensuring our new chapter is financially sound (that we haven’t stretched too far), our highest priority is an improved design that confirms our commitment to our motto, “all nine lives are precious”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
About MEOW’s New Home
About MEOW’s New Home
Contact Us About the Move
Contact Us About the Move
Contact us if you would like to be involved or have connections or questions about the move!
Prior Updates About the Move
Prior Updates About the Move
MEOW Has Found Our New Home
MEOW Has Found Our New Home
Posted on February 13, 2026
This just in! After a long search and working through several required processes, we are excited to share with you that MEOW has secured a new place to call home. We have signed a lease.
We are staying right here in Kirkland and continuing to serve our local community: The animals who need us, the people who come to us for help, and the volunteers, independent rescuers and veterinarians who have come together with us to improve the lives of animals over the last 30 years.
This announcement is just the beginning. There is a lot of work ahead of us, and 2026 is going to be a major year for our small but mighty organization.
Each and every day we recommit ourselves to something we truly believe in, the motto we adopted at our inception, “all nine lives are precious” – and the next several months will prove to be no different.
We want to thank the City of Kirkland, our new landlords, our realty team, the veterinarians from the UC DAVIS Shelter Medicine Program and everyone else who helped make this first step possible.
We will be in touch with more updates on our timeline and information about how you can get involved. Please keep an eye on our website and social media, and keep an eye out for email updates.
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Our future address will be: 525 Kirkland Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
MEOW’s Prospective Relocation, Mid-Year Update
MEOW’s Prospective Relocation, Mid-Year Update
Posted on August 11, 2025
Although there still isn’t much to report yet, we want to keep you in the loop and give you an update since it’s been a while. We continue to explore our relocation options, and one property in particular, but things always take longer than expected.
We are working with the owners, our realtor, and local building consultants to determine if the space will work for everyone. If this takes shape, we will be excited to share a timeline and details about MEOW’s new home.
MEOW is secure in our space for the next several months, and possibly beyond. We are committed to continuing to serve our Eastside community and staying close to our volunteers, supporters, community partners, adopters, and local companion animals.
Future of the Houghton Village Property
with Respect to Our Shelter
Future of the Houghton Village Property
with Respect to Our Shelter
Posted on January 15, 2025
In 2022, the City of Kirkland purchased the Houghton Village Shopping Center, where MEOW has been a tenant for 20 years, to redevelop the property.
The City is still in the phase of seeking input on how to best develop the space, and the future uses of the property. A timeline for development has not yet been communicated.
What does this mean for MEOW? We are secure in our space for the time being, though while waiting to hear more, we are being proactive about identifying all of our options. There may be a place for us in the redevelopment, or we will find a new location that allows us to continue to care for each precious life.
We are committed to continuing to serve our Eastside community and staying close to our volunteers, supporters, community partners, adopters, and local companion animals.
