A New Home For Malcolm

More excellent news came our way this past week as Malcolm found a new home and a new family on Sunday! We're always glad to learn when one of our guys is adopted so quickly. Malcolm is a great kitty - though somewhat shy at first, he couldn't have been friendlier once he got to know us a little bit. It's also great news when someone decides to give an adult cat a chance. Though as cute as they can be, kittens may not always be the right choice for every home; sometimes an adult cat can be a better fit for a new family. Next time you're considering adopting a new friend, don't forget to check out the adult cats at the shelter. You won't be sorry you did!

New Kittens Arrive!

It's always a lot of fun to have pile of kittens! Our latest cuties from The Seattle/King Co. Humane Society arrived this week to recover from the usual cold (or more technically, upper respiratory infection or URI). While a "cold" is normally not a major concern for an adult cat, it can be very serious for a kitten if not treated properly - so our little guys are getting some extra care to make sure they stay healthy. Right now they're on the road to recovery.

The kittens are about 10 weeks old, two boys and a girl. I refer to them as "the kittens" because we haven't given them names yet - one of the common jobs assigned to foster parent. It seems right somehow to wait a little and learn more about their personalities before giving them names. Even though people adopting cats and other pets from shelters are perfectly free to give their new family member a new name, we still like to give a little thought into what we end up calling them.

It's always hard to say how long our fosters will be staying with us, but the goal is always to get them ready for adoption as soon as possible. Since space is normally tight at virtually every shelter in the country, we want to keep those adoptions rolling! In fact, the Humane Society has been running an "adopt two adult cats for the price of one" special; if you are thinking of adopting, now is a great time. While our little guys are getting better, we'll provide updates here and let you know when they're ready to go to that special new home - who knows maybe yours!

A New Home For Baby

Excellent news... Baby was adopted this past week! She didn't have to wait at the shelter for long to find that special someone to give her a new home. And now she's happier than ever (though I like to think she had a pretty good time while staying with us getting over her cold). It's always a little hard to send our new friend back for adoption, but we know that the The Seattle/King Co. Humane Society always does a good job finding a home for the kitties in their care. I can also report, Malcolm and Guava have also gone back for adoption - so be sure to stop by the Humane Society to say "hello" to a couple of great guys. Who knows? Maybe these guys can fill a special place in your family!

Malcolm And Guava Come To Visit

This weekend our newest foster cats arrived. Malcolm and Guava are two adult males who need a little time to get over a slight cold. Malcolm, the orange tabby to the left, is a big playful guy, just a little shy, but warms quickly to a little kind attention. Guava on the other hand, is so happy to meet new people, he'll virtually knock you over! Though they have somewhat different personalities, both guys are a lot of fun to have around - and that's what matters most.

Malcolm likes to hang out in a little kitty tent we keep in the office and watch the world go by. He was found stray in the Seattle area, but he clearly was a house cat at one time as he is as friendly as can be. At least until someone comes near, and then he's ready for a game. Guava likes to keep moving, constantly exploring his new surroundings – you never know; there just might be a mouse in that corner or under that chair! He's a good lap cat, and just couldn't have a warmer personality.

Malcolm's story can serve as a reminder to us all of the importance of microchipping your pets. If a cat becomes lost, he can't tell anyone where his family might be. For only a small fee, your local vet or shelter can provide a little assurance that, in the event your kitty becomes lost, your cat will be able to "call home" as it were. All it takes is a moment to have your cat outfitted with a small microchip under the skin and a minute to register with your address and contact information. Not much effort to help protect an important member of the family.