MEOW MEWS
| December 2024 |
| A Northwest no-kill animal rescue organization |
#GivingTuesday – December 3rd
The Faces That Inspire Us
This year for #GivingTuesday, to celebrate an amazing year of soft landings and new beginnings, we are sharing the stories behind the faces that inspire our staff, volunteers, veterinary partners, adopters, and supporters to keep doing the impossible.
We are inspired, every day, by the cast of characters who come through our doors. Each day we recommit ourselves to something we truly believe in, our motto, “all nine lives are precious.”
Cats like 12-year-old Madge, who come to us with a tale to tell and remind us of the importance of perseverance. Madge was a stray, brought to us by a good Samaritan. After several weeks of supportive care and medications, she became stable enough for necessary thyroid treatment. Though she still has a ways to go, she is looking better every day and we hope will soon be strong enough to find her forever home. Madge has a powerful and sweetly raspy voice, which she uses frequently to remind us that she has a story to tell about the life she has led.
Last year our amazing supporters raised over $60,000, which helped sustain our Ninth Life and Public Spay/Neuter Voucher programs, our Mercy Fund, and the daily needs of the animals in our care.
Throughout the day on December 3rd, we will be providing updates on donation matches available and amounts raised, as well as sharing stories on Facebook and Instagram to celebrate the faces that inspire us.
Please consider a gift to MEOW on #GivingTuesday.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR & BAKE SALE
Saturday December 7th 10am – 3pm
Our annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale will once again be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 105 State St. S. in Kirkland, just up the road from the shelter. As always, we’ll have beautiful, handcrafted items and delicious baked goods for sale, generously donated by our volunteers and supporters. There will also be fun raffle drawings. Pet beds and toys, decor, knitted wear, quilts, jewelry, and seasonal items are just a few of the wonderful things we’ll have available. Bring a pet food or human food item to donate and support MEOW’s and St John’s Little Pantries. MEOW’s Holiday Bazaar is a wonderful opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts, support MEOW, and catch up with other MEOW folk. We hope you will stop and shop.
Directions to St. John’s Episcopal Church
105 State St. S. Kirkland, 98033
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Commemorate this holiday season and support the animals of MEOW with a picture of your pet, your children, (and you?) with Santa. For a $20 donation you will receive a printed photo on site and access to online digital images. Safety first, so pets must be restrained, either on a leash or in a carrier. Many thanks to Mud Bay, Ladd & Lass Brewing and Seattle Veterinary Associates, for supporting Santa photos again this year. You can be a Santa too, by bringing your pet food donations for MEOW’s Little Pet Pantry, which asks visitors to “Give what you can ~ Take what you need”.
Dates & Locations
| Date | Time | Location |
| 11/30/24 | 12-3 pm | Issaquah Mud Bay |
| 12/01/24 | 12-3 pm | Ballard Mud Bay |
| 12/07/24 | 12-3 pm | Fairwood Mud Bay |
| 12/08/24 | 12-3 pm | Overlake Mud Bay |
| 12/14/24 | 12-3 pm | Issaquah Highlands Mud Bay |
| 12/15/24 | 12-3 pm | Lynnwood West Mud Bay |
| 12/15/24 | 3-5 pm | Ladd & Lass Brewing, U District |
| 12/21/24 | 12-3 pm | Redmond Mud Bay |
| 12/22/24 | 12-3 pm | Roosevelt Mud Bay |
Dates & Locations
| Date/Time | Location | ||
| 11/30/24 (12-3pm) | Issaquah Mud Bay | ||
| 12/01/24 (12-3pm) | Ballard Mud Bay | ||
| 12/07/24 (12-3pm) | Fairview Mud Bay | ||
| 12/08/24 (12-3pm) | Overlake Mud Bay | ||
| 12/14/24 (12-3pm) | Issaquah Highlands Mud Bay | ||
| 12/15/24 (12-3pm) | Lynnwood West Mud Bay | ||
| 12/15/24 (3-5pm) | Ladd & Lass Brewing, U District | ||
| 12/21/24 (12-3pm) | Redmond Mud Bay | ||
| 12/22/24 (12-3pm) | Roosevelt Mud Bay |
…all nine lives are precious
Does Your Cat Need a Buddy or Two?
Larissa and Jackson are 2-year-old, bonded siblings. They are extremely connected to each other, rely on one another for comfort and companionship, and are generally found snuggling together. They grew up and have lived their lives in an environment with several other cats and not a lot of human contact.
As you might expect then, they are uncertain about new situations and are fearful of new people. These two kitties are very sweet, but the truth is, they may never relax completely around humans and may ultimately prefer to hang with your other cats and not you.
We truly believe that these two ebony beauties deserve a quiet home where they can feel safe, eat well, enjoy naps and snuggling, even if they prefer not to interact much with their humans.
If you have room in your home and your heart for these two kitties and can accept that, while they will befriend your other cat, they may never show you the affection you deserve, please consider meeting them.
HAPPY HEALTHY CATS
Inappropriate Urination
We all know that the holiday season is often a very stressful time for us. It is also important to recognize that it can be a very stressful time for our cats. Inappropriate urination, when there is no medical cause, can sometimes be attributed to stress.
Here are a few hints to help keep your kitty as stress free as possible, and hopefully keep your household safe and healthy:
• Avoid giving her people food which could cause stomach upset.
• If you have visitors, make sure she has a quiet place in which to retreat and that her litter box is also in a quiet, easy to access place
• Be extra vigilant about keeping the litterbox free of lumps and poo, by scooping the litterbox frequently.
• Make sure your guests know that you have a cat and to be careful when entering and leaving to keep her from slipping outdoors.
The holidays are a joyous time, made even more special when shared with friends, family and our fur babies. Some extra care and attention will help ensure that everyone enjoys the season.
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