If you’ve been following Winter in our newsletter and on Facebook, we’re so excited to share with you her latest adventure, which has given her a cage free life with all of the support she needs and maybe, someday, a family of her very own.

On May 29, 2010, Winter’s life changed. She had been offered a home at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Two MEOW volunteers accompanied her on the flight to Salt Lake City and the six hour drive to the sanctuary. Winter was the perfect passenger, relaxed, patient and quiet. At SeaTac Airport, she enchanted other travelers as she sat contentedly on a chair or stretched her legs on the carpet. She wore a bright red walking jacket harness with matching leash. Throughout the trip, she was cheerful and calm. After more than 14 hours spent mostly in her carrier, she was so happy to be allowed to sleep on the bed the hotel room.

The next morning on May 30, she arrived at Best Friends, rested and ready to meet new people. Cats arriving at Best Friends initially stay at a place called Happy Landings, a quarantine of sorts. Long term, Winter will likely be living at Kitty Motel, where there are two FIV rooms. Her MEOW chaperones met several staff persons and many of the cats in both facilities and they are confident Winter will love her new home. She’ll have room to play, lots of structures to climb and she’ll have other cat friends if she chooses. She’ll have a loving staff and caring volunteers who will attend to her every need. We’re certain she’ll become a favorite there, and we’re hoping that one day she may even be adopted into a home of her very own. Until then, she’ll be living her very best life.

If you’re not already a friend, we invite you to become a Facebook friend of Winter Meow and stay current with her escapades at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.