Keeping Your Indoor Cat Happy
You’ve probably heard the statistics: while an indoor cat usually lives 15-20 years, outdoor cats survive only 2-5 years on average. Outside, there are predators, cars, and toxins… But can a cat ever really be […]
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Declawing: Bad for Cats and the Humans Who Love Them
These days, more and more people are becoming aware that declawing is bad for kitties. From Denver to Nova Scotia, some areas have even made the surgery illegal. And it turns out that declawing a […]
Finn’s Story
Finn is a quirky kitty with a lot of love to give, so it was very hard for him to be without a family of his own for almost 2 months. Why did a handsome, […]
Introducing the New Executive Director
This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Emily Sprong, Seattle Area Feline Rescue’s first ever Executive Director! For most non-profit organizations, the Executive Director is the first staff position to be filled. Our grass-roots organization evolved […]
Love From Across the World: Gwendolyn’s Story
Gwendolyn is definitely a well-traveled, worldly kitty. She is a new resident to the Seattle area, coming all the way from Kabul, Afghanistan. Her story of arrival is one of love, featuring a teacher who […]
Socializing a Shy Cat
Helping a shy kitty blossom takes time and patience—but it’s also incredibly rewarding! From first purr to first headbutt, there will be many milestones to celebrate. As you teach your new feline friend to relax […]
New Hope for a New Year: Owen’s Story
Owen’s life almost ended earlier this month when someone called a clinic in Eastern WA about having him euthanized. From his scrapes, scratches and deeply matted fur, you could tell he’d seen hard times. But […]
Blind Kittens Travel the World!
What do you do when you’re on vacation and you spot an animal in distress? If you’re one dedicated SAFe Rescue foster family, you turn your holiday into an international rescue mission! In Greece this […]
13 Special Kitties Look Back on 2017
As the year draws to a close, we’re fondly remembering some of the most heartwarming stories of 2017. Here are a few of the kitties whose portraits and stories feature in the rescue’s 2018 calendar: […]