The attached picture is of my (3) MEOW graduates – in order from front to back, Nero (formerly Beau), Riju (formerly Savannah), and almost 15years old now, Zelda (formerly Dyna).

These lovely little gremlins have brought so much joy and life to our house and they’ve all become such loving members of the family.

Thanks so much for the work you do and we hope to be adopting from you again!

Best,
Alicia

Dear Meow Cat Rescue!

In November of 2025, I came to visit Poppy and Dahlia at your shelter and immediately fell in love with their sweet, inquisitive spirits. I waited until I got my own place in January, hoping and praying they’d still be there by the time I moved. And they were! So the day after I moved, I went and scooped them up.

Since coming home with me, they have been the light of my life. They keep me company on the couch watching TV, at my desk working, and cuddled up in bed (Poppy in the crook of my neck, Dahlia at my right hip). They wake me up at 6:30 sharp to feed them breakfast, and they are relentless about getting me up to do so. They’re obsessed with feathers, ribbons, velvet, paper bags, and getting into trouble.

Please enjoy these pictures of them! I am so grateful for the many years of love to come. Thank you for helping me meet my soul cats.

Sincerely,
Brianna K

Hi all at MEOW,

Today is the second birthday of my cats Scarlet and Sable that were adopted from you in January of ’25.

Thank you so much for bringing them into my life. We take good care of each other. 🙂

With gratitude,

Steph 

When I adopted Hayden from Meow Cat Rescue about a month ago, he was a shy, timid kitty. He spent his first week in his new home watching the world from his chosen safe space, though even then he couldn’t quite hide his flashes of playfulness or his unwavering devotion to treats.

Once he realized he was truly home, he came out of his shell. Now he’s a full‑fledged cuddler, dozing at my side, sharing birdwatching shifts with his new sister, and pouncing on his toys with growing confidence.

Thank you for uniting me with Hayden. 

Jodi

Hi there,

Last November, my husband John and I welcomed Cinnamon (now Cinder) and Gourd (now Poe) into our family. They joined our previous MEOW alum, Nimbus (formerly Cloudy), whom we adopted back in November 2010.

Cinder and Poe have settled in beautifully, and their personalities continue to blossom. Cinder is bright, snuggly, and full of affection. Poe, who was more reserved at first, is still a bit skittish but has become much more confident, especially when it comes to asking for cuddles. He’s discovered a love for lap time. Together, they’re playful and incredibly loving, often grooming each other before curling up to sleep.

Sadly, last week we had to say goodbye to Nimbus after nearly 16 wonderful years. He was diagnosed with late-stage kidney and liver disease, and his health declined quickly. He was the sweetest, smartest boy, and we will miss him deeply for the rest of our lives. While we are heartbroken, Cinder and Poe have been a bright spot, helping us smile in the midst of our grief.

I know that Cinder and Poe’s siblings, Cider and Cashmere, were also adopted the same day we brought them home (November 9, 2025). We’ve always wondered—was their remaining sibling, Soot, ever adopted? We felt for him being the last of the litter.

We’re so grateful to MEOW for bringing these incredible cats into our lives and for the joy they bring us every day. I’ve attached a few photos so you can see how Cinder and Poe are doing now.

Thank you,
Melissa

Celebrating Bailey and Riley’s first birthday. Thank you MEOW!

Eileen

Hi there!

Update on Vienna (shelter name Loretta). Believe it or not, this is the same cat! She has had quite the glow up and seriously fluffed out from her first day home until now!

She is the sweetest girl and has so much personality. She loves to play and snuggle, as well as take many naps in her various bowls, perches, and any sunny spot.

We are so grateful to MEOW for pairing us up with this darling girl, she could not be a better fit for our family!

Here’s some pictures! She was also very cooperative posing in her costume for Halloween, going as a “Vienna Sausage” of course.

Best,
Megan, Kyle, & Vienna

I adopted Magpie and her brother Stellar’s Jay (aka Stelly Jelly) from MEOW a year and a week ago and they have been the sweetest babies since then.

The volunteers at MEOW wanted to set realistic expectations and told me that it may take several weeks or even months before they warm up to me, and, well, it took Magpie about two hours after getting home before getting on my lap and using me as a staircase to explore the bookshelves, and SJ followed her lead a few days later.

Fast toward to a year later, we just moved to the back of a bookstore and at night they have get to come out to the store to explore their new domain full of shelves and passageway and places to dart and hide, before getting tired and curling up in their beds (or mine, which is also theirs now I guess). We couldn’t be happier. 🙂

Wing

Milo the king!

In 2022, our precious Milo entered our lives and hearts, and in no time became the fair ruler of this city castle.

With a tap of his magic paw, he demands his “crunchies” and warm blankies. When he talks, we are his enamored followers. He greets each day with a little song, as if announcing that his kingdom is once again open for business.

Milo has a way of making everything feel softer, sweeter, and perfectly his. Thank you to MEOW for helping Milo find his way to us.

Scott and Kim

I will always be grateful to MEOW and Janis Newman for trapping the small feral colony developing in the Bellevue office park where I worked, many years ago.

I had fallen in love with one of the kittens, a Turkish Van beauty, and promised him if he ever let me pick him up he was going home with me. I contacted MEOW’s spay and release program, and Janis captured the moms and kittens. MEOW spayed and returned the moms, and put the kittens up for adoption.

Since I already had 2 cats, 2 rabbits, and a dog, I really only wanted the white kitten I had fallen for, but Janis said he had bonded with one of his siblings. When Janis couldn’t find someone to take them both, she said I could come and get just the white kitten.

When I arrived, she said she had paperwork to complete while I visited with the kittens. By the time she returned I was in tears, because I knew I could not separate the two brothers who were clinging to each other (and I’m certain that’s what Janis was hoping for).

So, I brought home both kittens, who I named Randy and Ringo. They blessed my life for 16 years, and I was always grateful that I had not separated these two brothers, who were inseparable. They passed on within six weeks of each other.

Patty