unCATegorized Archives • Seattle Area Feline Rescue

Foster of the Month: Trudy

Growing up on a farm in Iowa, Trudy was often surrounded by barn cats. “In the summertime my sister and I would wake each other up with kittens,” she reminisces. Years later, during the 2020 […]

Bird Flu: What Cat Parents Need to Know

You may have heard that bird flu (H5N1) has been spreading among birds in the United States for the past few years. But did you know there are some cases of it spreading to cats? […]

Foster of the Month: Zoie D.

This May in Foster of the Month, we’re excited to be sharing the story of Zoie D. Why She Fosters Much like our previous Foster of the Month, Zoie began considering foster life upon discovering […]

John, our volunteer of the month, leans from left of frame making an exaggeratedly excited expression at a black cat on the right. The cat is very poised and meets his gaze with a mildly curious expression.

Volunteer of the Month: John P.

Here at Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe), volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Their dedication and passion for our cause are what keep our operations running smoothly and our kitty friends happy. Today, we’re […]

A young woman with bangs smiles at the camera while a small kitten pokes its head out from the top of her hoodie.

Foster of the Month: Rebecca S.

With the warmer months a.k.a. kitten season fast approaching, SAFe Rescue is lucky to be able to send so many young cats to wonderful foster homes like Rebecca’s. Rebecca has been doing so much for […]

Volunteer of the Month: Kellen

If you’ve ever admired the tidy shelves of donations making up SAFe Rescue’s Pet Pantry, you can thank Kellen! A high school student and athlete, Kellen juggles Running Start college courses, football practice, and board […]

A fluffy white cat with seal point markings buries its head in a white porcelain bowl with the words "Nice Cat" repeating around the side.

How Overeating Affects Your Cat’s Tummy Health

There’s no denying that most everyone loves a good chonk (or unit, or big boy/girl, whatever vocabulary you prefer). But when and how do extra pounds on your kitty become a concern? According to the […]

Foster of the Month: Anna B

This month we celebrate a foster who has been a regular with SAFe Rescue since 2019: Anna B! Over the years, Anna’s human family has taken in many feline broods–usually litters of kittens and their […]

Volunteers of the Month: Sharon and Gordon

Some couples take lessons in dance, cooking, or a foreign language. Sharon and Gordon bond through volunteering at SAFe Rescue – on the Clean Team, to be specific. “Usually, we like to divide and conquer, […]