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~ PET OF THE WEEK ~

Meeko

Age: ~14 years old

Sex: Male

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Origin: San Juan Islands

Weight: ~13 lbs

Personality: Artistic, Magnetic, Merry

Energy Level: My energy is dependent on my mood and the venue, but mostly I’m still quite active at my age

Likes: Caviar, Having a Reason to Dress Up, Sunny Days

Dislikes: Body Shaming, Critics, Red-Eye Flights

In my prime they called me “Meeko the Model”, but you can just call me Meeko now. It’s been almost a decade since my heyday in the world of feline fashion, and although I’m happy with the life stage I’m currently at (more on that later), my modeling days will always be a part of my life that I look back fondly on.

My modeling career spanned five years in my youth, reached massive heights, and took me all over the world. I walked for the most renowned Haute couture (or as we called it, Haute Cat-ure) designers of our time, and was even a muse for some. I was known for my androgynous personal fashion style, my signature runway strut, and my unique features that became my trademarks: my ears which are shaped more like a bears, than a cats; my three gray freckles that form a perfect triangle shape on my pink nose; my piercing green eyes; my mix-matched white socks — two knee highs on my back legs, and two ankle cuts on my front.

Although my modeling days, and admittedly my youth, may be behind me, as you can see by my Pet of the Week photo, I still know how to strike a mean pose. And if you come visit me in Room 1, I’ll happily show you my signature struts! But, I bet you’re wondering what happened between my modeling glory days and now, to have landed me here at the shelter? Well, the truth is that although I thought I had already found my perfect life of retirement, things got a bit upended recently when my person had to move away suddenly, couldn’t take me with them, and had to surrender me here at the shelter. Now, way past my years of fame, or my “prime time”, I’m scared that I won’t be able to sell myself in quite the same way; that no one will want an old man like me.

I’m looking for someone who will love me for the Meeko I am now. The me who wants to enjoy a life of eating delicious meals without worrying what it will do to my body, the me who lets my white hairs grow in and refuses to dye them, and the me who is constantly discovering that what matters most is not material, but is the magic that comes from a life lived alongside loved ones.

If you are interested in adopting any of the cats at APS-FH, come by the shelter for a visit, or you can fill out and submit our Feline Adoption Application on our website:

www.apfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application/
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~ PET OF THE WEEK ~

Meeko

Age: ~14 years old 

Sex: Male

Breed: Domestic Short Hair 

Origin: San Juan Islands 

Weight: ~13 lbs

Personality: Artistic, Magnetic, Merry 

Energy Level: My energy is dependent on my mood and the venue, but mostly I’m still quite active at my age

Likes: Caviar, Having a Reason to Dress Up, Sunny Days

Dislikes: Body Shaming, Critics, Red-Eye Flights

In my prime they called me “Meeko the Model”, but you can just call me Meeko now. It’s been almost a decade since my heyday in the world of feline fashion, and although I’m happy with the life stage I’m currently at (more on that later), my modeling days will always be a part of my life that I look back fondly on. 

My modeling career spanned five years in my youth, reached massive heights, and took me all over the world. I walked for the most renowned Haute couture (or as we called it, Haute Cat-ure) designers of our time, and was even a muse for some. I was known for my androgynous personal fashion style, my signature runway strut, and my unique features that became my trademarks: my ears which are shaped more like a bears, than a cats; my three gray freckles that form a perfect triangle shape on my pink nose; my piercing green eyes; my mix-matched white socks — two knee highs on my back legs, and two ankle cuts on my front. 

Although my modeling days, and admittedly my youth, may be behind me, as you can see by my Pet of the Week photo, I still know how to strike a mean pose. And if you come visit me in Room 1, I’ll happily show you my signature struts! But, I bet you’re wondering what happened between my modeling glory days and now, to have landed me here at the shelter? Well, the truth is that although I thought I had already found my perfect life of retirement, things got a bit upended recently when my person had to move away suddenly, couldn’t take me with them, and had to surrender me here at the shelter. Now, way past my years of fame, or my “prime time”, I’m scared that I won’t be able to sell myself in quite the same way; that no one will want an old man like me. 

I’m looking for someone who will love me for the Meeko I am now. The me who wants to enjoy a life of eating delicious meals without worrying what it will do to my body, the me who lets my white hairs grow in and refuses to dye them, and the me who is constantly discovering that what matters most is not material, but is the magic that comes from a life lived alongside loved ones. 

If you are interested in adopting any of the cats at APS-FH, come by the shelter for a visit, or you can fill out and submit our Feline Adoption Application on our website:

https://www.apfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application/

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

This is an incredible bit of writing! Bravo to the most talented author. If I did not already have a lovely older cat, I’d gladly rush to collect Meeko!😻😻

Cats live a long time! Give this handsome senior fellow a look.

such a sweetie. loves his stout body to be stroked and petted. ❤️

🤩This NEW HAIR, WHO DIS?! post is brought to you by the always gorgeous Katniss 💁🏼‍♀️

Katniss is one of the newest cats to join our Community Cat Space, and this week she underwent quite the transformation! In order to remove the matts she had in her fur, Katniss needed a haircut, but as you can see in this photo series, she proved she can rock any look!

Not only is Katniss one stylish lady, she was also so brave during her grooming session that although our medical team was prepared to give her a sedated groom, she ended up remaining calm all throughout the process. What a rockstar! ⭐️

✂️Swipe through the photos to see Katniss with her full locks (before), Katniss during her grooming session, and Katniss rocking her fresh new lion look (after) 🦁

And if you’d like to meet Katniss, and the rest of the new cats she’s rooming with in Room 3, come to the shelter during our regular business hours: Tues-Sun, 11am-4pm 💕
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🤩This NEW HAIR, WHO DIS?! post is brought to you by the always gorgeous Katniss 💁🏼‍♀️

Katniss is one of the newest cats to join our Community Cat Space, and this week she underwent quite the transformation! In order to remove the matts she had in her fur, Katniss needed a haircut, but as you can see in this photo series, she proved she can rock any look! 

Not only is Katniss one stylish lady, she was also so brave during her grooming session that although our medical team was prepared to give her a sedated groom, she ended up remaining calm all throughout the process. What a rockstar! ⭐️

✂️Swipe through the photos to see Katniss with her full locks (before), Katniss during her grooming session, and Katniss rocking her fresh new lion look (after) 🦁

And if you’d like to meet Katniss, and the rest of the new cats she’s rooming with in Room 3, come to the shelter during our regular business hours: Tues-Sun, 11am-4pm 💕Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

8 CommentsComment on Facebook

A good kitty and a skilled vet nurse!

Yall are the best❤️😻❤️

Such a good girl. A real cutie.❤❤

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The Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor (APS-FH) is pleased to announce Nancy Hodges as Volunteer of the Month for March 2024. Nancy, or “Nan” as most of us call her, has been volunteering at the Pet Food Pantry since October 2023. Since then, she has been a crucial and welcome addition to our crew of caring individuals that help those pets in need.

The Pet Food Pantry is an APS-FH run community pet food bank that operates every other week out of our Treasure Hounds building in the heart of town. It was established to help keep pets in their homes by providing cat and dog food and other basic pet supplies for families in need of temporary assistance. APS-FH also partners with local human service organizations to get pet food and supplies to people who cannot make it to the pantry.

Nan helps distribute pet food and supplies every other week, and does so with compassion and kindness for others from a non judgmental perspective. In fact, one of her favorite reasons why she volunteers with the shelter in this capacity is that she gets to follow her belief that everyone should be able to feel the joy and love of having a pet no matter their income status, which directly ties into the mission of the Pet Food Pantry in supporting and valuing the human-animal bond that we share with our pets.

Nan’s co-volunteers describe her as a natural for this kind of work. She puts people at ease with her understandable and humble nature. Nan isn’t afraid of jumping in where needed and is quick to help sort, organize, and bag up food to prepare for the pantry, even coming in on her non-scheduled days when it’s needed. She inspects all the food that is distributed and prides herself on quality control - nothing goes out the door that Nan herself wouldn’t feel comfortable feeding her own pet.

Thank you so much, Nan for being such an integral part of an important community program. Your heart and dedication to this cause is beyond inspiring and admirable. APS-FH and our community pets value you and your hard work!
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The Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor (APS-FH) is pleased to announce Nancy Hodges as Volunteer of the Month for March 2024.  Nancy, or “Nan” as most of us call her, has been volunteering at the Pet Food Pantry since October 2023.  Since then, she has been a crucial and welcome addition to our crew of caring individuals that help those pets in need.  

The Pet Food Pantry is an APS-FH run community pet food bank that operates every other week out of our Treasure Hounds building in the heart of town.  It was established to help keep pets in their homes by providing cat and dog food and other basic pet supplies for families in need of temporary assistance. APS-FH also partners with local human service organizations to get pet food and supplies to people who cannot make it to the pantry.

Nan helps distribute pet food and supplies every other week, and does so with compassion and kindness for others from a non judgmental perspective.  In fact, one of her favorite reasons why she volunteers with the shelter in this capacity is that she gets to follow her belief that everyone should be able to feel the joy and love of having a pet no matter their income status, which directly ties into the mission of the Pet Food Pantry in supporting and valuing the human-animal bond that we share with our pets. 

Nan’s co-volunteers describe her as a natural for this kind of work. She puts people at ease with her understandable and humble nature.  Nan isn’t afraid of jumping in where needed and is quick to help sort, organize, and bag up food to prepare for the pantry, even coming in on her non-scheduled days when it’s needed.  She inspects all the food that is distributed and prides herself on quality control - nothing goes out the door that Nan herself wouldn’t feel comfortable feeding her own pet.  

Thank you so much, Nan for being such an integral part of an important community program.  Your heart and dedication to this cause is beyond inspiring and admirable.  APS-FH and our community pets value you and your hard work!

6 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thank you - I love doing this. Pets are our family and I am so happy to to help others keep their “family” together. ❤️

Nice job Nan! Congrats! 😻

Awesome

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Latest Newsletter

August 4, 2023

Senior Dogs at APS-FH “Fetch” Grant

San Juan County old dogs have something to wag their tails about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor (APS-FH) are among the winners.

Also in this issue
  • Transporting Pets and Home Furnishings in Style
  • The Dog Days of Summer
  • It’s Kitten Season!
  • A New Title for a Familiar Face
  • The 29th Annual Doggone Good Dinner Left Our Tails Wagging
  • Furry Factoid