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Adopt an Adult Cat

In the summer, shelters spill over with fresh young faces. We’re all smitten with kittens. They’re cute and cuddly, amusing and adorable. But what of last year’s kittens who have now grown into cats? The tall thin tabby boy with a torn ear who pretends not to notice as you walk by; the longhaired lady who waits patiently in her cage for someone to speak her name; the pair of siblings who want desperately to stay together.

At MEOW, we value every precious life equally. That’s why we’ve once again launched our Adopt an Adult Campaign. We have reduced our adoption fee for cats over the age of one year to just $45.

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Most adult cats in shelters are there because of a change in their home or family situation, not due to any fault of their own. These were the kittens that someone found irresistible last year or maybe several years ago. They all have a story. They all wait to be chosen once again, to be special to someone, to be accepted just as they are. If you’re thinking of adding a pet, please consider giving your love to one of the wonderful and worthy adult cats who want nothing more than to love you right back.

Estelle

Just look at this sweet girl. Estelle is 12 years young, and has had a rough life. As you can see, her right ear has suffered the consequences of years of untreated earmites while living as a homeless cat. She has also been shaved as she had debilitating matts covering most of her body. She may look a little rough—but she’s never felt better! She has the most satisfying purr which she uses at every opportunity. Estelle has such a beautiful, gentle and sweet soul—she is so thankful and appreciative of everything we do for her. It is believed that Estelle is either deaf or nearly deaf—but she doesn’t mind. She is in very good health and is just looking for a cozy place to call home and a human whose lap she can keep warm. Could you be that special someone?

Sage

Sage is a 6-year-old dilute calico (female, of course) who was brought to MEOW by her first family after they introduced a new baby. Sage was pretty overwhelmed with the many changes in her environment, but got a cage break when she went to live with foster parents Jill and Nate who also have two cats, Jax and Roxy. Sage prefers a home of her own, where she can be the only cat in a quiet household with no dogs or young children. She may act a little bit shy at first but once she recognizes her new family, she'll shower them with love and affection. Sage loves toys with catnip and her favorite spots are (1) laying the in warm sunshine, (2) sitting on foster mom Jill’s lap when she plays on the computer, or (3) laying on the futon next to Jill when she won’t let me cuddle on her lap when she plays on the computer. If Sage sounds like the perfect cat for you, please contact us!

Dora

As you can see, Dora is a beauty, and prides herself by looking her best. She is a happy, confident cat. She is extremely friendly and comfortable with people. She shared a foster home with a Pomeranian and her foster mom says that calm dogs are tolerable. However, Dora isn’t crazy about other cats. Her Meet Your Match test showed that she might do well in a home with children. She can be a bit reactive, though, so the children would have to be old enough to pick up her cues and not annoy her. Dora is four years old and has many years of love to give. During this season of abundant kittens, she finds herself waiting for the family who would prefer a mature confident yet playful adult to the rambunctious disruption of kittens. Are you that family? If so, please contact us about meeting our darling Dora

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What's Your Feline-ality?

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MEOW announces the Meet Your Match Feline-ality Adoption Program!

Have you ever thought that all cats act essentially the same? Meet Your Match Feline-ality helps dispel the myth that cats have no distinguishing characteristics other than their looks. By assessing how cats act in a shelter environment, we can predict how they might act once they are in a home.

Meet Your Match is a research-based assessment of a cat's behavior and level of interest in play, exploration, "talking," and being the center of attention. Based on this evaluation, each cat is given one of nine distinct feline personality ("feline-ality") assignments and can then be paired with adopters whose personality and lifestyle fit the cat best.

MEOW is proud to be the first rescue organization in the Northwest to implement Meet Your Match. Shelters already using the program report reduced return rates, better customer service and increased adoptions, and we are excited to introduce it to Western Washington! The program's Adopter Survey, Feline-ality Assessment and fun color-coding system fit together like the pieces of a puzzle, creating picture-perfect matches for cats and their new owners. Good matches help make strong bonds, and bonding is the key to successful adoptions - for life!

What kind of feline-ality is right for you? Do you find yourself in need of a Sidekick? How about a Leader of the Band? Do you prefer to be watched by a Secret Admirer or cuddled up in bed with a Lovebug? To answer these and other questions stop by the shelter -- where you just might meet your match!

• Meet the Feline-alities!

Tree of Life ~ Leaves of Love

MEOW is thrilled to announce the addition of a lovely tree to our lobby. This is not just any tree, but a Tree of Life, and it's growing beautiful bronze Leaves of Love. This permanent mural will commemorate the special animals in our lives, past and present. With a minimum contribution of $200, a bronze leaf, engraved with sentiments of your choosing, will be added to the tree. Your pet's name and a dedication will honor your relationship. The Leaves of Love on the Tree of Life will serve as a lasting tribute to your dear friend; the moments you've shared, silly times, sad times. As the Tree of Life grows its Leaves of Love, our Mercy Fund will grow from your donations.

The Mercy Fund is designated for emergency veterinary care for injured, ill or abused animals. Thank you for honoring your animals in this way.

Each leaf can have up to four or as few as two lines; character spaces are limited to 18 per line.

Need some ideas? Here are a few examples:

To create your leaf of love, fill out the form (.doc) and mail it with your donation to the shelter. Or stop by the shelter to see the tree and fill out the form there.

The Purrfect Gift

Emily Scott Pottruck has created a book, "Tails of Devotion," about the devotion between people and the animals that we live with, care for, and are cared by ... " The author has generously promised 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the books (not just the profits) to animal welfare organizations. MEOW has secured a number of these lovely books, autographed by the author, to offer them to our supporters and friends. This means MEOW gets to keep all of the proceeds from each book sold.

Priced at just $30, this is a beautiful, coffee table sized book that presents the personal stories of 58 families and their pets. You'll recognize some of their names: Amy Tan, Robin Williams, Jessica McClintock. At the end of the book there is an opportunity for you to be the 59th family featured on the two blank pages designed to hold a picture of your family and your own letter about your relationship with your pets. Tails of Devotion would make a beautiful gift for the animal lover, or perhaps to help create a new animal lover. It will be a cherished keepsake.

Find out more about the author, her concept (why she wanted to do this), and read excerpts from the book at www.tailsofdevotion.com.

To order your autographed copies, call MEOW at (425) 822 - 6369 or stop by during our open hours. Order early, as the number of books available is limited. Your cost will be $30 plus $5 shipping per book. Anyone who has ever given their heart to an animal will be touched by the beautiful sentiments in Emily Scott Pottruck's "Tails of Devotion."

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