Purrfect Pals

Through placement and prevention programs, Purrfect Pals works to end cat homelessness in the Puget Sound region - Because every cat matters. At Purrfect Pals, our highest priority is taking in the cats and kittens who need us most… those who other shelters and rescue groups might not have the resources to help. This includes older cats, cats with major medical needs, cats with chronic illnesses (including FIV and Feline Leukemia) and those with behavioral challenges. Our cat adoption and rehabilitation programs help us place homeless cats, including those with special needs, in loving homes. We believe that every cat is adoptable; some just need more time than others to find the right match. Our ultimate goal is to place them, but these cats have a loving home in our Arlington sanctuary for as long as they need us. Our sanctuary is currently home to cats positive for FIV and Feline Leukemia, feral cats, geriatric cats and cats with chronic illnesses.

All cats deserve a life free from hunger, thirst, pain, injury disease and discomfort and the abilit

Goal One: Grow the Community Outreach services to provide spay/neuter vouchers and pet food for low income cat owners and increase access to potential adopters.

Goal Two: Conduct a feasibility study to determine capacity to raise funds to expand clinic space and add services for low income cat owners including annual vaccines, flea treatment and wellness checks.

Goal Three: Confirm community support for a capital campaign to build a new veterinary clinic for animals in our care and add capacity to serve low income cat owners including short term boarding.

The Operations Director completed studies to gain accreditation in animal welfare and passed the test to become a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA). The Executive Director renewed her CAWA status by completing 60 CEU credits in 2020-2021. The management team of 5 attended virtual conferences hosted by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, Humane Society of the United States and Best Friends Animal Society, as well as compassion fatigue training offered by the WA State Federation of Animal Care & Control Agencies.

Purrfect Pals partners with shelters and animal rescue organizations in WA to take the cats and kittens they do not have the space or resources to help. The Executive Director, Deputy Director and Intake & Foster Manager work with the Pet Alliance of Washington to address cat homelessness. The Outreach Manager promotes programs on social media and recruits and trains volunteers to assist with cat care. We advocate for animal welfare issues with the state legislature as members of the WA Federation of Animal Care & Control Agencies. The Executive Director and Deputy Director have participated in panel discussions at national conferences and the Executive Director has presented to local service organizations several times.

Purrfect Pals adapted their operations to continue to serve the public and accept special needs cats and kittens by developing an appointment system for all services. Team members were cross trained to assist with cat care when other staff needed to quarantine due to COVID exposure. All employees, volunteers and visitors are required to wash their hands when entering the facility and wear face masks at all times except when working alone in a room. An incentive of 8 hours paid time off was offered to encourage staff to get COVID vaccinations. The Board of Directors moved their monthly meetings to ZOOM and did not miss a single meeting.