03/08/2024
We at The Cat's Meow want to thank everyone for their support over the past almost 15 years!
Our director, Twila Collins, has been super busy running our spay/neuter program, assisting The Almost Home Project (directed by Patty Kaija) with their adoption program and overseeing the remodel of The Almost Home Coalition building at 611 NW State Avenue in Chehalis, WA.
We want to thank the vets that have helped us along the way: Dr. Ann Langer, Dr. Pamela Powell, Dr. Amy Starr, Dr. Annika Iverson and Dr. Jennifer Madden....and the techs: Dannielle Hood, Terra Hamilton and Andrea Barr. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers and donors, too!! We would list them, but there are sooo many, we would be here all day!!
Moving forward, we would like to let you know what we are up to at our location on State Avenue.
Since 4.3.21 we have been performing spays and neuters in a small, remodeled section of the building that was the former office. You may have also noticed that the outside of the building has been undergoing change. 1 1/2 years ago we had four of the six walls painted blue. Then started changes to the two parking-lot walls - roll up doors were removed, windows and doors were added, rotting posts were replaced and walls were straightened, and an awning was built...oh, yes, and a new roof was installed! This spring, we are having the siding installed and when the weather warms up a bit, it will be painted. The fence is being straightened, painted black, having new fabric installed and having a new gate installed, as well. Then we'll clean and reseal the parking lot, add wheel stops and repaint parking lines. Phew!
Inside, we have been tearing away old metal, sheetrock, conduit, lights, etc (all of which are in the way of our new plans!)
Here is a list of new services that will be added: large adoption area with sitting rooms so folks can visit with kittens/cats before adopting, a cafe, a full-service vet hospital that will be open at night, a larger spay/neuter area (that may eventually serve small dogs, too) and a cat grooming room!!!!
Your help makes this all possible. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here: https://www.catsmeowsnap.org/donate (scroll to the bottom and click the cat with helping hands!)
If you would like to donate, you can do so here (consider making it monthly): https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VW8NDPR65A4C6&ssrt=1709933738374
Thank you again for all of your help!
