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!
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.
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 was broken when my wonderful dad died suddenly in October 2020. I miss him so much and every night I kiss his photo before I go to bed.
You see I have not written because I have been so busy taking care of my mum. I heard mum talking to her best friend and she told her that I, Stella Bella kept her going after dad died. That makes me feel so important, and to think some people don’t realize just how important kitties are.
So I take care of mum and she takes wonderful care of ME. I have a little cat cart and she takes me for walks. I LOVE seeing the other people. She feeds me the best and most delicious food and she bought me a water fountain and fresh wheat grass and treats. She’s a pretty good mum, BUT she probably could do more for me. For example, vacuum me more than once a day and more massages and pawdicures…
Next month we go to see Dr. Van Winkle for my yearly check up. He is a really good guy and even gets down on the floor with me. I think that I will keep him!
I sure hope that all you wonderful people at MEOW are doing well. I am so grateful to you for helping me when I needed it. And thank you for helping all the other kitties and dogs too.
In closing, I am including a very recent photo of me. I am EIGHT years old now, but I actually act as though I am eight months.
With love and such gratitude!! Stella Bella and of course, her mum, Gail
PS: Yes that is a photo of ME in my dryer!
Original Post – November 28, 2016
This is a quick note about our beautiful Stella Bella. We absolutely adore her and she has healed our broken hearts. She is going to write a more detailed update but she has been super busy relaxing in front of the fireplace. Here’s a photo of her on her fav chair. As you can see she is quite busy. Thank YOU MEOW and Nydia.
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 were adopted in mid-September.
A couple of months went by and I was now in a position to adopt. I learned at that time that Bonnie and Clyde were once again available for adoption. It was meant to be!
Initially living in “their” room due to their shyness, they have now adjusted so well that they have the run of the house. They love laser pointers, wand toys, and chasing each other around the house. Bonnie “hunts” toy mice and presents them to me. She and Clyde are very devoted to each other and are never far apart.
I decided that a “happy ending” would be when they felt safe and secure in my house and chose to spend time with me. They have now started spending time with me in my study on work at home days and sometimes sleep with me at night.
Thank you for rescuing these beautiful, delightful cats. They light up the house.
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 Amy too.
I grew up with calicos and have always had a soft spot for them. After spending time with them both at the shelter, I asked Amy if she wanted me to be her new mom. She folded her tail over her paws and slow blinked at me. I knew then she chose me. When I moved in with my now husband, they both adopted him into the family very quickly, and they love him as much as they love me.
Meg is such a cuddle bug! Which is so funny cause she was so shy at the shelter! She spends her days sitting in the window, sleeping on the bed, and playing with her favorite toy “mousey”. She also loves to sleep next to me at night almost all night.
Amy-Kat loves sleeping in her kitty tower, greeting my husband and I when we come home from work with her happy chirps. As well as walking us to the door when we leave for work every morning. She also loves using her “kitty superpowers” to lay on my husband’s chest and purr till he falls asleep (despite his best efforts to not do so).
They both are such sweethearts and a wonderful addition to my family. Love everything about these sweet girls. They complete my home and my life.
