Renamed, of course 😊 – I adopted Galileo and Kepler in November of 2023 (their shelter names were Elvis and Priscilla), and they are thriving and living their best cat lives!
They were both fraidy cats, of course, and it took them a good 8 months or so to really get comfortable and learn to trust. Kepler, perhaps even a little longer. But now they have the run of the house (inside only, of course), and are the most playful and well-behaved cats ever.
They share everything, from toys to beds to cat trees and even their food. I swear, a can of wet food tends to go half-and-half, and if only one of them eats at a time, they always eat about half and leave half for the other. It’s surreal!
With the occasional exception, they both like to sleep on my feet or between my ankles on top of the bed (they’re not so much into exploring under the comforter), and they’ll tend to nap in whatever room I happen to be in. During the day, for the most part, they love to sit on the front window sill and judge the neighborhood.
Adopting them was one of the best ideas ever.
Some pictures – Galileo is the Siamese, and Kepler is the dilute tortie.
I was there a few weekends ago and left with Dinah, who we have renamed to Ruth Bader Ginspurr.
She is thriving. She loves posing for photos and climbing on all the structures we’ve installed for her. She is so playful and talkative and sassy. It’s been so much fun getting to know her big personality. She already runs our house.
I just wanted to send a message thanking you again for all that you do. We couldn’t be happier to have found this little old lady.
Hi, it’s Cate! Just wanted to send an update on Eliza (who was Gigi at the Meow rescue)!
She is so much fun, so loves to talk to me and play with wand toys. She loves climbing around the cat tree, and is really enjoying the birds coming out as we move into spring. She loves having her tummy pet, and has started cuddling in bed with me too.
She is just a perfect lady, and I’m so happy you all helped connect us to her!
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
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.
