Too Much Love? Understanding Overstimulation
Every cat parent has been there. You were loving on your cat, they were purring, everything was groovy… And now they’re telling you “no thank you” with their back legs and teeth. It’s a common […]
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Foster of the Month: Kim
This month, we’re spotlighting foster Kim Williams! Kim has been fostering all sorts of cats and kittens for the last ten years, and joined SAFe Rescue in April 2019. Kim’s enthusiasm for helping animals is […]
Taylor’s Story
Taylor was a West Coast Kitty all along who did the big relo from California to Seattle. Taylor had been a stray struggling on the streets, and the shelter that took him in sent him […]
Surgery On Site: An Important First for SAFe Cats!
This week, we’re celebrating an important “first” for SAFe Rescue: the first cat spayed on site! While neuter surgeries are usually quick and relatively simple, spay surgeries are much more involved. To perform a spay, […]
The Cuddle Monster Under Your Bed: Understanding Shy Cats
Under the bed, in the closet, behind the couch–wherever your shy or fearful cat calls “home,” it can be frustrating and disappointing to try to befriend a kitty who’s nervous around you. You know you’re […]
Strut Your Mutt to Keep Kitties SAFe!
Help raise money for SAFe kitties, just by walking, running or biking! Throughout the last few months, you may have found a new hobby: social-distanced walks around your neighborhood. We’re excited to share with you […]
Volunteer of the Month: Tina
Happy July to our wonderful community! SAFe is excited to announce our July Volunteer of the Month, Tina! Tina has been a star volunteer since December of 2019 and has spent more than 100 hours […]
Grant announcement!
We’re thrilled to announce that SAFe Rescue has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support the rehabilitation and adoption of cats with behavioral challenges. The Petco Foundation investment will help SAFe […]
New Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Compassion, Community, Optimism, Respect, and Excellence…. These are the organizational values of SAFe Rescue. As we witness the tragic inequity and violence experienced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in our community and […]