Max is a 10 year old Siamese that was brought to us through a joint rescue effort between PAWS and PALS after his owner could no longer care for him. He is super friendly and has even shown an affinity for laps. We believe that Max is really short for “Maximum Love!” Max has kidney issues and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and we’re working with vets to stabilize his condition and help him gain weight back.  His current position as Walmart greeter means he is often the first one you will meet at the cafe.  Currently, proceeds from yoga classes, sound baths, and tarot nights go towards his medical care.

Although this photo of our new cat is beautiful, her back story is a sad one. Twelve years ago, this shy girl was found as a young stray with her head stuck in a soup can. Since then this 13 year old kitty has bounced around different shelters without finding a home until she was recently rescued by PALs and entrusted into our care. Right now, she’s hiding a lot and not allowing pets. She also needs to lose a good deal of weight, but thankfully bloodwork shows she’s healthy and not diabetic. She’s going to be a long term shy project, but we’ve given her a new name, Hope, to help her on her journey. Come give her slow blinks and help make her brave. Hope has an approved adopter and will be going to her furr-ever home in a couple months once we get her a little braver.

5 year old Mina came to us with Obie when her owner could no longer take care of her. Mina is super affectionate and wants ALL THE LOVE to herself. She sometimes gets overstimulated at the cafe and can nip with too many pets, but on her own she settles quickly. She loves sitting on laps and riding in the pouch of one of our volunteers sweatshirts. A shoelace and Churu are all she needs to keep her happy besides your undying loyalty :) Mina would need to be the solo princess in a home where she can soak up all your love.

Sweet 7 year old Obie came to us along with Mina when they’re owner could no longer care for them. Obie prefers to be an only cat and soak up all your love. This chonky boy came to us at 20 pounds and now is down to 17. He also just had 8 teeth removed. At his new weight, he’s been climbing the shelves more and playing more, discovering a whole new world. If you’re looking for a sweet affectionate love bug, Obie’s your guy! Obie has an approved adopter and will be going to his furr-ever home in a few weeks!

For all you Star Trek fans, let’s celebrate the arrival of two year old Tribble. Tribble was rescued as a stray by PAWS and came to them pretty beat up. Tribble is super playful, vocal, and friendly. Tribble acquired FIV from his time outside. Recent research shows that FIV can only be transferred through a deep bite (usally outside), so he can definitely be around other cats contrary to popular myths. While cats with FIV are more prone to infections, they can live a long life with regular vet care and a healthy diet. Tribble also has a low grade (1-2) intermittent heart murmur which doesn’t affect his daily routine or activity level. Tribble is bonded to 5 month old Davina, the first true kitten we’ve had in the cafe. They love each other so much, cuddling and wrestling together.

Meet majestic Everest, an adorably fluffy gray and white professional escapist! Despite not being in the cafe long, mischievous Everest has already attempted to flee from the vestibule on multiple occasions, perhaps because he is excited to make new friends in the cafe, people and feline alike. When you (carefully!) go inside his room to meet him and let him sniff your hand, he will accept some light pets, returning the favor with lots of purrs and maybe even some kisses, too! Everest can get a little overstimulated with excessive love; his tail will start to flick after a few minutes of cuddling with him. Everest has an approved adopter and will be going to his furr-ever home in a few weeks!

This tag team of mischief and cuteness have already made their mark at the cafe. They are both ever hungry, ever vocal, and ever looking for more playtime. They are also fond of competing with each other for lap time. Please note that we’re currently working on figuring out the source of Clyde’s irritible bowel symptoms using different food trials, so this pair won’t able to be adopted until we figure it out.