Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Cat Adoption and Rescue Services
At The Cat's Meow, we have dedicated ourselves to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them since 2004. Our cage-free adoption center provides a nurturing environment where homeless cats find loving homes, while our free spay/neuter program and cat food pantry address critical community needs. We pioneered an innovative approach to feral cat management through our indoor/outdoor sanctuary, combining humane care with population control. With over 1,500 successful adoptions and a decade of free spay/neuter services, our expertise in feline welfare is unmatched in the region. Our team of dedicated volunteers and professionals brings decades of collective experience in animal rescue and community outreach.As a trusted local nonprofit, we maintain transparency in all operations and prioritize ethical practices that align with our mission. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures every cat receives personalized care, and every adopter finds the perfect match. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we extend our impact beyond shelter walls. Recognized for our compassionate approach, we remain focused on evolving with the community's needs while upholding our founding principles. This enduring dedication to feline welfare establishes us as a reliable resource for cat lovers in Anacortes and beyond.
Services
Cat Adoption
Spay/Neuter
Feral Cat Sanctuary
Cat Food Pantry
Volunteer Programs
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We operate a cage-free adoption center since 2004
- We provide free spay/neuter services since 2011
- Our sanctuary humanely manages feral cat populations
- We've successfully placed over 1,500 cats in homes
- Our volunteer-driven model maximizes community impact
Services
Cat Adoption
Our cage-free adoption center matches homeless cats with loving families through personalized selection. Cats live in open, light-filled spaces with outdoor catios while awaiting adoption. We help connect potential adopters with cats based on age, gender, and personality traits.
Spay/Neuter
Free spay/neuter program prevents cat overpopulation while helping local pet owners. Available since 2011, this service supports responsible pet ownership and reduces community cat populations through humane management practices.
Feral Cat Sanctuary
Indoor/outdoor facility provides permanent housing for feral cats unsuitable for adoption. Combines humane population control with quality care, offering safe environment for cats that cannot live in traditional homes.
Cat Food Pantry
Community support program provides free cat food and litter to owners in need. Helps maintain pet-owner bonds by preventing surrender due to financial hardship through regular donations and supply distribution.
Volunteer Programs
Opportunities to assist with cat care, adoption events, and Thrifty Kitty thrift store operations. Volunteers receive training and work directly with staff to support daily operations and community outreach initiatives.
Questions
What is your adoption process?
Our adoption process involves finding your perfect match through our online search, scheduling an appointment, and completing an adoption application.
Do you offer spay/neuter services?
Yes, we provide free spay/neuter services to help cat owners since 2011.
How can I donate cat supplies?
You can leave cat food or supplies on our covered front porch any time.
Are you open to the public?
We're open Tuesday through Saturday by appointment only for cat adoptions.
What volunteer opportunities exist?
We offer cat care, event support, and Thrifty Kitty store volunteering opportunities.
How do you help feral cats?
Our Kitty Harbor sanctuary provides permanent housing and humane population management for feral cats.
Reviews (6)
Melissa Morgan
Oct 26, 2021
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A wonderful little rescue! The cats are in spacious rooms with plenty of enrichment. I appreciate that they make sure adopters meet certain criteria. They obviously care very much about the well-being of their rescues!
Mike Schnell
Sep 29, 2021
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We visited in May of this year 2021. Michelle's awesome, the kitties are amazing, the feral enclosure is incredible. The only downer was the strong smell of kitty urine in the house. We have 6 cats so we get it. But it is a put off for prospective adopters.
Allyson Carlson
Mar 11, 2021
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I have a special needs Cat recently I went through cancer treatmentand was really struggling. Michele at The Cats Meow has been such a blessing. Helping me with special food and supplements and even helping me monitor his weight and health. When you visit The Cats Meow it is like walking into your house but all the residents are Cats. They have taken the time to get to know each cat individually and all their special needs and Personalities & stories.
You can really see that they invest so much love into each cat. They have an outdoor area is so neat a real kitty paradise. I love to go on a walk and stop there and see all the residents. Myself and my fur baby Hank give them the highest ratings and would recommend them to ANYONE
You can really see that they invest so much love into each cat. They have an outdoor area is so neat a real kitty paradise. I love to go on a walk and stop there and see all the residents. Myself and my fur baby Hank give them the highest ratings and would recommend them to ANYONE
Kyrathe Ginger
May 20, 2020
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Never have i been so blatantly discriminated against in my life. The customer service was distasteful. I was encouraged by the confirmation email that I was qualified to adopt an animal only to be denied within 10 minutes of meeting Michele. I can only assume that my youthful apperance was the deciding factor. I went to the cats meow looking for a friend and companion to love and cherish. I have owned pets in the past and love each of them as much as I would a sibling or a friend.
I pre answered the required questions and instead of being denied through email. I had to drive 40 minutes to be publically humiliated in person. Why a subtle "you do not qualify" email wasnt sent I have no idea. Instead I left feeling personally attacked and threatened. Recommend WAIF a million times over Micheles behavior.
I pre answered the required questions and instead of being denied through email. I had to drive 40 minutes to be publically humiliated in person. Why a subtle "you do not qualify" email wasnt sent I have no idea. Instead I left feeling personally attacked and threatened. Recommend WAIF a million times over Micheles behavior.
A. Echad
Feb 12, 2020
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I absolutely love this place! The Cat's Meow really takes the time to educate, and let adopters know what is expected of them as potential new kitty owners. I have gone in several times to play with the cats and kittens to get familiar with their personalities so I can adopt one that is best suited for me. The staff is so nice, easy going, very helpful, and patient not only with me, but with their kitties as well.
It warms my heart to see such a wonderful place. The Cat's Meow is hands down the best place to go. They really take their time to make sure a kitty is matched with the perfect person, and that they are able to give the kitties the right kind of love and attention.
It warms my heart to see such a wonderful place. The Cat's Meow is hands down the best place to go. They really take their time to make sure a kitty is matched with the perfect person, and that they are able to give the kitties the right kind of love and attention.
Tricia Matson
Jan 20, 2020
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The Cats Meow is an amazing place. Recently some neighbors moved away and abandoned their cats. I brought them into the Cats Meow and Michele found wonderful homes for them. She is an amazing women. I definitely will be going to the Cats Meow the next time I adopt!
