nowcats: Paws-ing to say thank you!

This Thanksgiving, from our family to yours, we want to say THANK YOU.

We hope you know that we see your caring heart and that we appreciate you. Friends and supporters like YOU make it possible for us to continue saving lives, completing families and keeping pets with the people who love them.

Here are just a few of the pets and their grateful families touched by your support.

Zoey

Zoey is an adorable, big-eared pup who became sick after a very severe womb infection called pyometra. Zoey’s dad, Michael, who recently suffered a traumatic brain injury and is unable to work, could not afford Zoey’s surgery at the clinic by his home. Michael called Seattle Humane and was able to contribute half the cost of the surgery with the remainder covered by our donor-powered Pet Owner Assistance Fund.

Michael drove Zoey over 60 miles—experiencing a flat tire and dead cell phone on the way—so Zoey could receive this life saving surgery. Zoey and Michael are spending a cozy Thanksgiving together thanks to your support.

Sadie

Sadie was surrendered to Seattle Humane in May 2022 after having spent the past seven years with the same family. They needed to care for a relative and, while Sadie was a senior dog, she still had lots of energy and love to give, which they felt she would get from a new family. Everyone here fell in love with snuggly Sadie, feared only by the chew toys she left in her wake. Every time we shared Sadie with our followers, people would wonder why this amazing dog was still here.

Then, on Day 454, Sadie’s long wait to find her family was finally over. Anyone in the shelter that day would have noticed all the extra wet floor signs as there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Sadie’s new mom works at another animal shelter, and she gets to be her administrative assistant on weekends, where—no surprise—she is adored by the staff and volunteers there as well. Waiting is so hard, but seeing pets like Sadie find their perfect match just before the holiday season makes it so worth it.

Sweetie Pie

Sweetie Pie came to Seattle Humane as part of a large surrender of 27 cats from a hoarding situation. During her intake exam, it was discovered that she had a significant head tilt due to a painful ear infection, which also caused this poor girl to develop an upper respiratory infection. Sweetie Pie was given medication to clear her infection and a doting foster family to help her rest and learn to love a human family.

It took time and patience for Sweetie Pie to grow into her name, but her foster family did a phenomenal job! She is now a very playful kitty and enjoys getting pets and chattering away at her new mom.

Timber

We know the bond between people and their pets can be critical to their emotional and mental health, as well as their sense of safety. This can be especially true for survivors of domestic violence, who can oftentimes feel as though they don’t have the tools to successfully leave the situation with their pet.

Sweet pup Timber received pet food and supplies from our Pet Food Bank this year during his journey to a safer environment with his mom. Thank you, Timber, for being a source of calm and security for your mom, and a heartfelt thank you to our Rescue Squad for helping us keep pets and people together!

All these pets and their families are celebrating this holiday season—happy, healthy and together—thanks to you. We are grateful for you today and every day of the year!