Showing posts with label cats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cats. Show all posts

Register now for the Average Joe Cat Show and Photo Contest

Monday, February 8, 2016


Registration is open now for the Average Joe Cat Show and Photo Contest to be held in Shoreline on Saturday, May 7.

People's Choice voting will begin in March so be sure to enter soon!

Do you own or work for a business that loves cat lovers? Vendor Booths and Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Visit the webpage for more info.



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Chubby Cat discount at Seattle Humane

Tuesday, January 12, 2016


Start the New Year off on the right paw with Seattle Humane's Chubby Cat Discounts from Friday, January 15 through Sunday, January 17! We're offering a $1 per pound discount on cats one year and up to encourage animal lovers to welcome a furry workout buddy into their hearts and home.

Here's how it works: If a cat weighs 15 lbs., you'll get $15 off their $25 adoption fee - that's unconditional love for just $10!

Many cats are surrendered to shelters overweight. Seattle Humane works hard to get unhealthy pets back in shape with a nutritious diet and daily exercise, but nothing compares to the care of a loving home environment.

Browse through our adoptable cats now or, better yet, come visit them in person at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue. We're open seven days a week, from 11am to 6pm Sun. through Wed. and 11am to 8pm Thu. through Sat.



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Friskies donates 16,000 cans of cat food to Purrfect Pals cat shelter

Friday, December 18, 2015



The Canned Food Fairy came to Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter on Friday.

Friskies cat food donated over 16,000 cans of cat food to the shelter in Arlington that adopts out 2000 cats and kittens each year and provides free spay and neuter surgeries for 1000 more.

There will be some very happy kitties in our sanctuary for many months to come!

Purrfect Pals, which was the first no-kill shelter in the state, sponsors the Black Cat Ball, and the Average Joe Cat Show, which is held annually in Shoreline. Cats for adoption are often displayed at local pet supply stores.



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Thanksgiving tips for pet owners from Seattle Humane

Monday, November 23, 2015


The bounty of rich, tempting foods at Thanksgiving can pose health hazards to our four-legged friends, making Thanksgiving a busy time for emergency veterinary clinics. Seattle Humane urges pet guardians to follow five common sense tips to keep pets healthy and happy during the holiday fun and festivities:

1. Keep the feast out of reach! Agile and creative dogs or cats can capture a special treat from the kitchen counter, trash or even the dining room table.

2. Resist offering your leftovers. Rich and fatty foods like dressing, pie, and gravy can lead to serious and painful pancreatitis.

3. No turkey bones! Turkey bones can cause very serious and sometimes fatal consequences for your pet.

4. Plan ahead for pets. Stop by a pet food store and purchase some new dog biscuits or cat treats and then reduce the amount of his regular meal to accommodate the treats he will be getting throughout the day. Remember, biscuits and treats are usually much higher in calories than regular pet food, so having him skip dinner may be a prudent choice if he has been snacking all day.

5. Make a special treat. Some people enjoy cooking for their dog and cat while they are cooking for the rest of the family. Pick up a recipe book just for companion animals at the book store, or just type “homemade pet treat recipes” into your favorite web search engine for lots of interesting choices.

Seattle Humane, located in Bellevue at the junction of I-405 and I-90, is open the day after Thanksgiving from 11am to 8pm. Fees are waived all day on black cats for "Black Cat Friday" (our version of Black Friday). View adoptable pets.

And if you ignore any of these, Shoreline has an excellent emergency vet office, the Animal Medical Service, 14810 15th Ave NE, Suite B, Shoreline 98155, 206-204-3366, open 24 hours.



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Purrfect Pals raffle - enter to win a $500 Nordstrom Shopping Spree

Saturday, October 17, 2015


Enter to win a $500 Nordstrom shopping spree in the Purrfect Pals' Black Cat Ball raffle! 

Raffle tickets are available on our website and you do not need to be present at the event to win. The winner will be notified by phone or email after the drawing.

Tickets are $1.00 each and there is no limit to the number you can buy. All proceeds from the raffle will support Purrfect Pals shelter.




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249 pets placed with families at Humane Society Adoption Blitz

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Old dog finds a Forever Home
at Adoption Blitz

The region's animal lovers displayed their well-known dedication to animal adoption by welcoming an astounding 249 dogs, cats and rabbits into their homes during Seattle Humane's free pet Adoption Blitz, October 2-4. The buzz for the three-day annual event brought crowds in the hundreds to the Seattle Humane shelter in Bellevue.

"Our mission at Seattle Humane is to make owning a companion pet accessible to all area residents," said Shelter Director Lauren Hilaman. "Although our usual fees are low, Adoption Blitz helps us reach even more wonderful animal lovers who want to open their hearts and homes to a pet who needs a family."
Celebrated pet adoptions included:
  • Nearly 100 puppies and kittens
  • Bart, a 1-year-old special needs dog who was a guest at Seattle Humane for 14 months
  • Marty, a cat who spent 14 months at the shelter
  • More than 20 senior pets over the age of 7

Each no-cost adoption included about $520 in services, aided by a generous grant from ASPCA's Mega Match-A-Thon presented by Subaru. Every dog and cat adopted from Seattle Humane has been vaccinated, microchipped, health-checked and spayed/neutered. All dogs are temperament-tested and most dog adoptions come with a six-week obedience training course. Most dog and cat adoptions also include one month of free pet insurance.

"Our Adoption Lobby was bustling all weekend with excited families looking to add a new companion to their home," Hilaman continued. "Extra kudos to our adoption advisors who did three days of non-stop adoption advising to ensure our pets were placed in loving homes."

They made a short video - see it here



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18th Annual Black Cat Ball

Friday, October 2, 2015

Poster art created by Shoreline artist Constance Perenyi

Tickets for the 18th Annual Black Cat Ball are now available online

Cat rescue organization Purrfect Pals invites you join them at the Meydenbauer Center in Downtown Bellevue on the evening of October 24 for this fun and festive Halloween-themed event.

Order your tickets today and be sure to invite all of your animal loving friends to join you! 

The evening will feature over 500 items for sale in a silent and live auction, a champagne reception and a delicious gourmet three-course vegetarian or vegan dinner including wine.

This year is going to be our biggest, most exciting Black Cat Ball yet with double the space, more auction items and even more cat lovers!

The auction will feature something for every taste and budget including cat beds, trees, toys and supplies, Pacific NW wines, artwork, antiques and collectibles, jewelry, relaxing getaways (including a stay at the stunning Red Mountain Resort and Spa in Utah!), home decor, electronics and more!

All proceeds from the Black Cat Ball will support the life-saving work that Purrfect Pals is doing for cats and kittens in our community.

Their goal is to end cat homelessness in the Puget Sound region and they would love for you to be part of that mission.



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Pre-owned pets at Lynnwood Honda Saturday

Tuesday, September 15, 2015


Come by Lynnwood Honda, 22020 Hwy 99, Edmonds 98026, Saturday, September 19, from 10am to 1pm, and “Fall in Love with a Pre-Owned Pet” from the Seattle Animal Shelter!

Cats, critters, and dogs will be on-site, available for adoption, with a special $15 adoption fee, plus applicable licensing. Additionally, you can learn about shelter volunteer programs – including fostering pets in your home – and how to obtain a pet license or low-cost spay/neuter surgery. Or just come by for some pet snuggle “therapy” and BBQ!

The Seattle Animal Shelter provides animal services for the City of Seattle but welcomes adopters from all areas. The shelter is open to the public from noon to 6pm, Tuesday through Sunday.



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10th Annual Catapalooza at Seattle Humane - 11 agencies - free adoption for cats over age 1

Friday, August 7, 2015


10th Annual Catapalooza at Seattle Humane 
Aug. 8-9 from 10am - 5pm 

Catapalooza is the most meowed about event of the year and a celebration of all things CAT-tastic! Bring the whole family down to Seattle Humane in Bellevue Aug. 8-9 from 10am to 5pm for a ton of feline fun. 

Catapalooza Activities:

Adoption Discounts:
  • Hundreds of adoptable cats & kittens 
  • No fee for first 25 Seattle Humane kitten adoptions each day! 
  • Adopt one Seattle Humane kitten for $50 or two kittens for $90 (normally $125 each) 
  • No adoption fee for any Seattle Humane cat 1 year and up 
  • 11 participating animal shelters and organizations (adoption fees vary per agency) 

Catapalooza takes place at Seattle Humane at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue. Questions? Call 425-641-0080.



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New law makes it possible for police to rescue animals from hot cars

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Mel will not be left in a hot car!
Photo by Carl Dinse
Information courtesy Trupanion pet medical insurance

A new law went into effect in Washington state on July 24, 2015 to protect pets from some of the dangers of being left unattended in vehicles— whether from excessive heat or cold, or lack of ventilation or water. Under the new law, police officers will have the authority to rescue dogs and cats from unattended vehicles and will not be liable for damages caused.

Certain body types and breeds are more susceptible than others, including overweight pets and those with long hair, thick coats, or short faces. According to the Trupanion database, English and French bulldogs are 5 times more likely to suffer from heat stroke than the average dog. Heat stroke can become very dangerous and can be costly to treat if not caught early. The average heat stroke claim costs $1,300, ranging from less than $10 to over $10,000 in some cases.

Steve Weinrauch, Chief Veterinary Officer at Trupanion, commented on the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars, and the benefit of this new law: “Almost every summer I unfortunately have to react to the heat stroke of a family pet who was left in a car. In spite of the best emergency care, these cases often lead to tragedy. Nobody thinks that it could be their family until it’s too late. Bottom line— if you wouldn't be comfortable in a parked car with the windows cracked, neither would your pet.

 Leave your pet at home. In my experience, Weinrauch continues, most people understand the consequences of leaving a dog in a car on a 90 degree day. It’s the 70 to 80 degree days that catch people off guard. For example, a few years back, on an 80-degree partly sunny day I checked on a service dog in a car in front of a business. By the time the dog was removed from the car, his core temperature was 112 (normal range is between 99 and 102). Four hours and $5,000 later, the dog’s systems completely shut down and she died in the specialty hospital. I’m hoping that by discussing this now, someone can avoid the grief later. If we are talking about what to do about heat stroke, it’s often already too late.



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Is a Naughty Kitty Driving You CRAZY? Purrfect Pals has some suggestions

Friday, July 10, 2015

No no kitty!

Are you having trouble convincing your cat or kitten to use a litter box or scratching post? Check out the Cat Behavior Resources section of the Purrfect Pals website! 

We have compiled helpful articles and videos, product recommendations and more to help you work with your kitty. This Resources section of our website also includes information on common cat health issues, spay and neuter resources, veterinary and cat care resources and more!

Founded twenty-five years ago as a no-kill cat shelter, Purrfect Pals has grown into an organization that adopts out 2000 cats and kittens each year and provides free spay and neuter surgeries for 1000 more. What was started by one determined cat lover has evolved into a team of more than one dozen employees and seven hundred volunteers and foster parents!

Purrfect Pals cats are often available for adoption at local pet food stores. Purrfect Pals sponsors the annual Average Joe Cat Show in Shoreline.



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Missing kitty - watch for Sherman

Friday, June 12, 2015



Sherman is missing from his home on 11th Ave NE, between 155th and 158th. There were some disruptions in his home when one of his owners ended up in the hospital and he may just be distressed and hiding out. The family does not need another thing to worry about - so if you live in the neighborhood, please keep an eye out for Sherman.





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Cats Exclusive fundraiser to help abandoned cats

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

85% of purchase price goes to fund
for medical care for abandoned cats

The Cats Exclusive Veterinary Center in Shoreline maintains the St Francis Fund for abandoned cats with medical needs. 

Last year they helped and adopted out 7 cats. Each one of the St. Francis cats cost an average of over $1000 as most needed extensive medical care prior to being placed in a loving home. All services are provided at cost, and doctors donate their time with no administrative fees added.

The St. Francis Fund is supported by contributions of Cats Exclusive and generous clients.

You can help save an abandoned cat by purchasing an adorable plush kitty. Over 85% of your purchase is donated to the St. Francis Fund.

Come in and pick up your own plush kitty at Cats Exclusive, located at 19203 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-546-2287 (CATS).

They are great gifts for kids and adults as well. The best part is that your purchase will directly help a St. Francis cat in need.  

Learn more or donate to the St. Francis Fund at their website.



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PAWS waives cat adoption fees weekdays in June

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Big Kitty needs a home

June is Adopt a Cat Month, the month that cat lovers wait for all year long! This year, PAWS makes the celebration of Adopt a Cat Month a little sweeter by offering a special incentive for potential cat adopters.

Starting on Monday, June 1, adoption fees for adult or senior cats on weekdays at PAWS in Lynnwood and PAWS Cat City in Seattle’s U-District are waived for potential guardians who meet the criteria for adoption. Adoption fees are paid for by funding from Animal Planet and ASPCA’s ‘Road to Puppy Bowl’ – a nation-wide program to encourage adoption.

PAWS finds homes for more than 2,200 cats in Puget Sound each year. Some of those have been cats and kittens who had nowhere else to turn. The PAWS Foster Program helps kittens and adult cats in need every year with a volunteer corps who are trained to give felines a loving home where they can either grow or recuperate until they're ready for adoption. The PAWS Foster Program is operated out of the Lynnwood shelter and welcomes new volunteers year-round. 

PAWS Cat City in Seattle’s U-District places up to 60% of all cat adoptions for PAWS. The Cat City ‘cat colony’ concept was the first one introduced in the Seattle area. Today, PAWS Cat City is home to adoptable cats of all types and ages who socialize in free-roaming colonies.

To find some of the cats available for adoption, visit the webpage

PAWS is closed for adoptions on Wednesdays

PAWS – 15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood 98087

PAWS Cat City – 5200 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle 98105


 

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Raffle for Cat Quilt at Average Joe Cat Show Saturday

Friday, May 8, 2015

Detail from cat quilt in raffle
Photo by Constance Perenyi

Local artist and quilter Constance Perenyi has contributed one of her cat quilt to the auction / raffle at the Average Joe Cat Show at Shoreline Center this Saturday, May 9. Proceeds from the raffle and the show will benefit Purrfect Pals pet shelter.

Portrait of Trillian by Constance Perenyi

Constance will be selling her cards, showing original art, and raffling the quilt at her Pieceable Kingdom table in with the vendors.

The Average Joe Cat Show is Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Shoreline's Spartan Recreation Center (Shoreline Center by the Stadium) 202 NE 185th Street.




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Local rescue organization hosts “Cinco de Meow-O” party

Monday, May 4, 2015


Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo and GiveBIG with Seattle Area Feline Rescue

From 5:30–7:30 on Tuesday, May 5th, Seattle Area Feline Rescue will offer snacks, prizes, virgin “Meow-garitas,” adorable cats to pet, and more at their Shoreline adoption center. 

Those who attend Cinco de Meow-O will meet the felines of the rescue, enjoy festive treats and mingle with other animal lovers, all while supporting the cause to save homeless cats. 

Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds will fund lifesaving food, medicine, and veterinary care for rescued cats and kittens. Gifts made at “Cinco de Meow-O” donation stations will be stretched by matching funds from The Seattle Foundation as part of the Foundation’s 24 hour GiveBIG event. 

“We're looking forward to hosting a fun, light-hearted event for the community,” said Shelley Lawson, the rescue’s communications coordinator. “Come celebrate with us and the kitties! We also have an important goal to bring together 100 people to support animals in need. Every gift, large or small, makes a big difference on GiveBIG day.”


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Seattle has gone to the … cats - Catio tour May 16

Sunday, April 19, 2015


Saturday, May 16 – Noon to 4 pm

For the first time, the Seattle area will be treated to the latest must-have in cat companionship fun – the catio! Catios are the purrrfect DIY or designer addition to any cat guardians’ home or apartment and Seattle has some of the finest examples to show off. 

Catios come in many individualized designs and are built to allow indoor cats a protective outdoor experience while also minimizing their impact on local wildlife like birds and small mammals.

Catio are essentially outdoor runs for cats, allowing each an outdoor experience whilst shielding them from predators, and from being predators to birds and small mammals nearby.

As both a wildlife hospital and a cat and dog shelter PAWS is always looking for solutions for peaceful co-existence for all animals. Hence, the Catio Tour Seattle is a perfect fit for our involvement and we advocate for solutions like this.

The EIGHT homes selected for the tour have registered to participate in showing off their own catios (some designed by Catio Spaces, one of our event partners) and others designed by the homeowner themselves. Registrants will get a map of the Catios on display and between noon and 4 pm on Saturday, May 16th they can tour the homes on a self-guided tour. While we don’t have any homes in Shoreline L we do have a home on the tour in Edmonds. 

The first ever Catio Tour Seattle is on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 4pm. 

This self-guided driving tour welcomes registered visitors to catios on display in Seattle’s Ballard, Northgate, Queen Anne and Magnolia neighborhoods.

As well, registered Catio Tour Seattle visitors can visit catios in Kirkland, Bellevue and Edmonds. 

PAWS has joined partners HSUS and Catio Spaces for the first ever Catio Tour Seattle. The event is free, but participants must be registered to obtain the Catio Tour Seattle map.

Visit the website for more information. 



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Average Joe Cat Show May 9 expected to be bigger than ever

Friday, April 3, 2015



 It's Almost Time for the 12th Annual AVERAGE JOE CAT SHOW!

Saturday, May 9th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Shoreline's Spartan Recreation Center (Shoreline Center by the Stadium) 202 NE 185th Street

Sign up today by visiting our Average Joe Cat Show site!

The Average Joe Cat Show is a fun, family-friendly event hosted by Purrfect Pals. On May 9th, dozens of cats will gather at Shoreline’s Spartan Recreation Center to compete in silly cat show categories such as “Most Impressive Ear Hair” and “Loudest Purr.” Think of this event as a huge party to celebrate cats and their quirks!

Our photography show will showcase a room full of images of kitty models who are competing for titles like “Best Cat in a Box” and “Grumpiest Looking Cat.”

The event will also feature volunteers, staff and adoptable kitties from ten Puget Sound shelters and rescue groups, gourmet ice cream, a vendor fair designed with cat lovers in mind and a silent auction to support Purrfect Pals.

We will once again have some very special celebrity guests at the show this year! Oskar the Blind Cat and his buddy, Klaus, will be back at the show with some of their awesome cat toys and other goodies!

Fans of Foster Dad John’s Critter Room Kitten Cam are also organizing the 2nd Annual “Kitten Cam Con,” a four day event in Seattle centered around the Average Joe Cat Show. Last year, local fans of the kitten cam were joined by dozens who traveled from New England, Florida, Arizona and Australia!  Registration is now open for this year’s conference!

Thanks to increased media attention, the 2014 Average Joe Cat Show attracted its biggest crowd yet. We were on the cover of the Seattle Times and in a KOMO 4 News broadcast. The show was even featured in Lonely Planet’s “Best of Travel 2014″ (cat cafes in Japan, cat islands, cat boat in Holland, etc.) as one of the Top 10 destinations in the world for cat lovers!  We are expecting even more people this year!



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Average Joe Cat Show on May 9th in Shoreline

Tuesday, March 3, 2015


The 12th Annual Average Joe Cat Show will be taking over Shoreline’s Spartan Recreation Center on Saturday, May 9th!

Join sponsor Purrfect Pals for this fun, family-friendly event. Visit the AJCS page to enter your cat (or cat photos!) in the show, sign up to volunteer or learn more!

Purrfect Pals is a cat rescue organization. They have recently received a donation from an anonymous donor, who will match, dollar-for-dollar, every donation made to Purrfect Pals (up to $10,000). Every single gift that is made is worth double! Your $25 gift will become $50 and $250 will become $500!

Make a donation to Purrfect Pals and will be worth double - donate here.



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PAWS volunteer in national contest for Shelter Volunteer of the Year

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Chuck Springer with a PAWS shelter kitty
Photo courtesy PAWS

Washington’s very own Chuck Springer is receiving some national attention this week thanks to his commitment to the welfare of cats in need.

Mr. Springer, a longtime volunteer at PAWS in Lynnwood, has been selected by Purina Cat Chow as a nominee for Shelter Volunteer of the Year.

He is currently being profiled on Cat Chow’s national website, and is Washington’s only representative.

PAWS is asking everyone who supports the commitment that Mr. Springer shows to cats in need to vote for him now, and until March 15th.

A vote for Chuck is a vote for PAWS
Photo courtesy PAWS

The winner will receive a $25,000 shelter cat room make-over, and four runner-ups win $5,000 for their animal cause. There is no sign up required, you can vote every day for Chuck.

With only one shelter in every state chosen, we're really thrilled for Chuck — who has dedicated at least 2,300 hours to caring for cats at PAWS, and been the key in turning formerly homeless cats into loved pets for countless families in Western Washington.


PAWS provides shelter services for both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.


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