Good Mews

Good Mews Fundraising

One of the most important volunteer activities you can do for Good Mews is helping with fundraising. We are looking for more people to help at events, plan events, or better yet, be in charge of an event. We are always looking for creative people who may have new ideas to help us raise money.

If you would like to help or are able to be the leader of a fundraiser, please contact .

Not all fundraisers have to be huge, so if you have a “small” idea and can be in charge, we need you!

Serendipity’s Big Adventure

Serendipity’s big day began on February 14th...a sweet day for a sweet girl...oops, wrong cat!  Serendipity really couldn’t be described as a sweet girl. In fact, she had been adopted two other times in her life but got returned because she was aggressive. Over the years, “Dip” has certainly mellowed, but still not sure the adjective to use for her would be sweet.

However, a long time volunteer named Janet did always have a soft spot for Dip. Even thousands of miles between them couldn't stop this adoption. So Dip began her big adventure to her new home in Oregon. The day began with a tranquilizer, harness and a leash...not 3 favorites for any cat.

Then the ride to the airport and her trek through security. Not knowing what to expect, Dip was a trooper even though one airport employee did back away, just in case, once Dip came out of her carrier.

The next big step was getting her puppy pad changed and she was ready for her flight. To everyone’s surprise she was quiet and didn’t make a peep. But the biggest surprise of the day was when Dip got to Janet’s house, came out of the carrier, rubbed against her face and purred and made biscuits.

It just goes to show that there is the right home for every cat… even if you have to wait years and go thousands of miles. Serendipity’s life is really just beginning in her new home and she is ready to begin her life as a loving cat!

Our beautiful Miss Rose

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Miss Rose passed away on Saturday, December 16th.  Volunteers noticed that she was having trouble breathing and rushed her to the emergency room.  Although we knew that she had a heart murmur, she had never shown any symptoms of distress.  Her chest x-ray showed a great deal of fluid, and it appears that she went into sudden heart failure.  At the advice of the ER doctor and a Good Mews veterinary advisor, Miss Rose was humanely euthanized in the loving arms of a volunteer.

In recent months Miss Rose became more outgoing and trusting, and she was even so comfortable at the shelter that she often played with little mice, string toys and other kitties.  Some of us were sad because Miss Rose was never adopted, but it was clear to see that Miss Rose felt that Good Mews was her home and we were her family.  Although it was hard to let her go, we loved her too much to let her suffer.  She will be greatly missed.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of Miss Rose, please click on the paw at the top of the page.

Catistics

Adopted This Year: 202

Adopted Last Year: 263

Total Cats Adopted: 5,021+

Years Running: 20