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Tickets are Available Online Now for our Gala Dinner and Auction!

Save the Date! ! is year’s Black Cat Ball will be held on the evening of Saturday, October 25th at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Watch for your invitation in your mailbox or order tickets online today by visiting our website at www.purrfectpals.org.

For more information about the Black Cat Ball, please call (360) 652-9611 or email us at janice@purrfectpals.org.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for the 17th Annual Black Cat Ball onOctober 25th, 2014

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FREE Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic!Did you know that Purrfect Pals o! ers FREE spay and neuter surgeries for cats and kittens every week in our Arlington shelter’s clinic? Donations are encouraged if you are able, but not required. To schedule your kitty’s appointment, please call us at 360-652-9611 or email us at cats@purrfectpals.org.

Donate Your Vehicle to Help CatsAre you considering buying a new vehicle this year? Instead of trading in your old one,

consider making it a tax-deductible donation to support the cats at Purrfect Pals! Our partnership with Donate for Charity, a nationally known vehicle donation program, makes it

nearly e! ortless for you. A call to Donate for Charity is toll free at 1-866-392-4483 or you can visit their website (www.donateforcharity.com) for more information. Many thanks to those of you who have already donated a vehicle to support our cats!

Did you Adopt from Purrfect Pals?We love hearing updates on Purrfect Pals cats after they have been adopted. If you would like to share your kitty’s story with our sta! , volunteers and foster parents, please email your update to us at connieg@purrfectpals.org.

Life-Saving Surgery Provided for a Very Special Kitten!

Oliver is a sweet special-needs kitten who was transferred to Purrfect Pals by one of our local partner shelters because we were better equipped to provide him with the medical care he needed. This darling tabby boy was born with Pectus Excavatum, a hereditary disorder that caused a distinct “dent” deformity in the middle of his chest.

Pectus excavatum is a latin phrase that literally means “sunken chest” or “hollow

chest.” The condition occurs when the central chest bone and ribs grow in an unnatural way, creating a signi! cant indentation in the cat’s chest. It actually can be a little scary to see in person, but it is not necessarily as bad as it looks. Cats can survive for months or years with this type of deformity, although it does severely impact their quality of life.

In Oliver’s case, he was only able to play for a few minutes before he was out of

(continued on page 2)Oliver, a young kitten with a chest deformity, arrived at

Purrfect Pals in need of live-saving surgery.

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Through placement and prevention programs,

Purrfect Pals works to end cat homelessness in the

Puget Sound region -

Because every cat matters.

Purrfect Pals230 McRae Rd. NEArlington, WA 98223

web www.purrfectpals.orgfacebook facebook.com/purrfectpalstwitter #purrfectpalse-mail cats@purrfectpals.orgphone 360-652-9611Hours 11-4, Monday through Saturday

Jeanne LindSusan PierceJamie CobbToni ZonneveldKathy Centala Tara Bliven

Julia BrownMeg Brunner Wendy DennisJennifer MooreJames PettsClaire Wilkinson

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Board of Directors

Rachel GreenbergKrista BarkAustin Brune

Jennifer GottwaldHeather Wyatt

Connie Gabelein, Executive Director

Dr. Janet Gray, Shelter Veterinarian

Vikki Ryason, Clinic Manager

Susan Bark, Manager of Foster Care and Shelter Relocation Programs

Austin Dvorak, Shelter Manager

Kat Dockstader, Manager of Volunteer and O! site Programs

Debei Massingale, Intake Coordinator

Lori Benson, Accountant

Carol Lamar, Administrative Assistant

Cat Care Specialists

Veterinary Clinic Sta! Jessenia RodriguezAlex Rolland

Kara TurriagaChristina Taylor

breath. Since the indentation severely limited the amount of space which was available in his chest cavity, Oliver’s lungs and heart had trouble maintaining regular circulation.

Looking at a kitten who is su" ering from this condition can be a bit heart-stopping. Fortunately, however, there was a surgical option available for Oliver.

This surgery attempts to “pull” the bones back into position over time. The vet will attach a solid cast to the skin above Oliver’s sternum with sutures. The cast is molded into the desired shape of the chest, so the pressure from the sutures slowly pulls the bones back into position.

The estimated cost of Oliver’s surgery and post-op care was $2,500. We reached out to Purrfect Pals supporters on our Facebook page and were amazed by their generosity. In less than 24 hours, we raised the entire amount needed to change this special little kitten’s life. Amazing!

Oliver is a ! ghter and tolerated the chest plate even better than expected. He sure didn’t let it slow him down! While on “bed rest,” he was climbing the walls of his cage and jumping like a typical kitten. His chest plate has now been removed and X-rays

showed huge improvement!

Oliver will be available for adoption very soon and just needs one more check-up in a month.

If you are interested in potentially adopting or want to learn more about Oliver, please email fostercare@purrfectpals.org!

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Oliver wearing his chest plate a! er surgery.

Special ! anks to:Erik Files, who collected donations for Purrfect Pals instead of birthday gifts. Erik wrote, “I have lots of great toys and games in my life so for my birthday I tried to raise money for you because one of the good things in my life is my cat, Chester, who we adopted from you.” Thank you, Erik!

Our friends at GreaterGood.org and the Animal Rescue Site for sponsoring the Shelter Challenge and awarding Purrfect Pals a $10,000 grant for being the Grand Prize winner in the latest round! Thank you so much to everyone who has been voting for Purrfect Pals every day!

Tony and Becky Gama-Lobo, kitten cam fans from Los Angeles who donated to cover the cost of mama cat Janine’s eye removal surgery!

Nysether Family Foundation for a very generous $20,000 grant for the renovation of our shelter buildings.

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“Lil Bit” has been waiting a LONG BIT… for over a year now! Sometimes, cats don’t show their best sides and can swat – not Lil Bit! She is mellow and oh so sweet, and has an adorable meow that sounds just like a squeaky toy! Even after all this time, she continues to be a doll. We really do not understand why she still waits, please share her and help get Lil Bit a retirement home already!

Lil Bit is a beautiful 10-year-old tuxedo girl rescued by Purrfect Pals from a local shelter. Lil Bit was owned by one family her whole life, but they moved away and said she couldn’t come along. Lil Bit was sad to lose her family, but she is ready to love again!

This sweet cat loves people and a nice, comfortable place to nap. Lil Bit can be a bit timid when meeting new people but give her some time to get to know you and will warm up. She is easily startled by loud noises so a home with older children would be best. She’d prefer to be an only kitty or live with one other mellow, older cat. She thinks wet kitty food is the best thing ever invented and will remind you when it’s time to eat.

She would love a nice quiet home where she can lounge the day away. A warm patch of sun and some fuzzy toys to play with and this girl is set! She could stand to lose a little bit of weight because her joints are starting to ache but she seems to be healthy otherwise.

Come meet Lil Bit at our Arlington Shelter! She is hanging out in the o" ce “helping” our sta! with paperwork and phone calls, waiting for her forever family to come adopt her! Feel free to contact us at cats@purrfectpals.org with any questions.

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Purrfect Endings

I just wanted to send in an update about Ms. Roxy since she’s been home. When Rox came home about 3 months ago, I could tell she was experiencing a bunch of shelter stress - and rightfully so, since she was surrendered 18 months before she came home. She was cranky, scared and stando" sh. I was really unsure if I wanted 20 pounds of anger in my life, but I also knew that 20 pounds of angry needed a bed to sleep in. My other cat (Manny) was also unsure about this new intruder. He is a healthy 16 pounds himself, so suddenly there was 30 plus pounds of angry cat in my house. Roxy almost came back to you guys a couple of sleepless nights, but we soldiered through.Fast forward to now. She is my shadow. From the time I get home until bed (at least) she has to be by my side. This once angry, don’t touch me anywhere or I will hiss/bite you cat now loves when I rub behind her ears. She has a very ungraceful way of waddling over and # opping onto her side when she just wants to be near me. Sadly, she cannot get into my bed - I blame arthritis, but who knows. It doesn’t stop her from the good life on the sofa or the many beds I have made for her from nice warm comforters and stu! . Occasionally I can convince her to play (which shocked me!) and chase a laser.I am really, really impressed at the love this lady has to o! er. My whole life I have had rescue pets and they are the most resilient beings I have ever known. She is 11 or so years old - I am hoping she makes it to 25. Her cat brother is even tolerating

her now, though he still has to occasionally let her know he wants to be boss (he’s not by an means).I don’t know if you guys ever got to know Roxy like the people at Denny’s did, but she was certainly the kind of cat you had to be brave to pick up - I’ve attached a picture of me holding her. I am so, so glad to have her home.

-Debbie and Roxy

I brought Mino home from the North Seattle PetSmart on January 8th, 2014 after knowing her since September when I $ rst started volunteering in the adoption room there. Those who knew her at the shelter and at PetSmart wouldn’t even recognize her now. She has lost almost 2 pounds which is a LOT on her tiny frame. She still has some more to go. She is very happy and snugly. She sleeps behind my legs while my other cat sleeps near my pillow. The two cats aren’t best friends yet but I have faith that they’ll be friends someday since they sleep on the same bed and eat together. Mino slaps Thumper (a gentle giant) around a bit; she’s the queen bee for sure. I just love her more everyday and I’m sooo glad that I took her home.

-Mino, Thumper, Barkley and Lindsey

We adopted two bonded kitties from you in January - Antonio and Clara (you called them Kibbles and Nibbles). Antonio, despite having only three legs, is doing great: running like crazy up and down the stairs, having a blast! He is a very adorable and sweet kitty! Thank you for saving lives of animals like him. He can now enjoy like and give us lots of joy as well! Clara is still shy but also social and always with us.

-Ivona and Chris, Chopin Academy

Thank all of you so much for all that you do for the kitties. The work that you carry out is so needed and plain good for society. Tommy has been a true blessing in our lives and a real miracle kitty.

-Kevin and Diane

Wanjai (aka “Bunnie”) says “Hi!” She is a graduate of Purrfect Pals (Class of May, 2008). This seal point siamese is currently working on her M.S. degree (Master of Snoozing). She will be seven years old this September and we love her a lot. Thank you!

-Mark

We love our cat, Jacobi, who we adopted from Lynnwood Petsmart in May of 2013. He is a joy to our kids, other cat and especially our dog! We are grateful for the Monroe Prison Program. He had a great start there. He still loves to play fetch with his mouse toy. Thanks!

-The Dailer Family

We adopted Brasscal (now “Oliver”) at Lynnwood Petsmart’s adoption center on December 30th, 2013 and he’s absolutely amazing!

-Gary and Barbara

I adopted Cookie Crisp from Purrfect Pals in 2006. We are doing well and have a great relationship. She is thirteen years old now and happy. She is on thyroid meds, but active and eating well. Is was great adopting Cookie! She has me totally under her control.

-Julie and Cookie Crisp

Hi there! I just wanted to give an update on my Purrfect Pals kitty on the 2nd anniversary of him coming to me! I got Leo Lover (now just Leo) from the Issaquah Petco on Sea Fair weekend two years ago. I remember trying to get across the I-90 before it closed for the Blue Angels with Leo crying in the back. Since then, he’s proven to be the most loving, gentle, sweetest cat in the world. He gets along great with my other cat, and I can’t imagine what life would be like without him and his big purr! Thank you Purrfect Pals for uniting me with my little dude and for all you do to help give great kitties a second chance!

-Lauren

Hello! I adopted Andre a couple days ago and I just wanted to thank you guys so much for what you do. We have been calling him Andy for short. He has been doing great since the second I got him through the door. He had no problem exploring his new space and he has been eating wonderfully. He already has his own perch on the couch and has no problem letting us know when he wants to cuddle. He is an incredibly sweet boy and we couldn’t be happier to have him here. Thank you all so much for taking care of these sweet guys and giving them another chance because without you guys we wouldn’t have our new furry baby!

Tessa and Luke

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to merry old England, the Cave B Inn at Sagecli" e and the Walla Walla wine country.There will be many certi! cates for gourmet dinners and spa treatments to choose from and even tickets to a sold-out Seahawks/49’ers home game!

We o" er adventures galore! Go whale watching or kayaking right here in Seattle or sea kayaking from San Juan Island or Port Angeles! Yoga, Pilates and music and dance lessons, relaxing massages, re# exology and day spa treatments will be available to tempt you. Host a circle of your friends at wine tastings across Washington State and Oregon and then take home a bottle of the kind of wine that has critics buzzing. We will have murder mystery dinners, a tea discovery class for seven and tickets to the Seattle Rep and Teatro ZinzanniOur storage space is ! lling rapidly with donated jewelry, art glass and paintings as well as baskets of goodies, home decor, collectibles, gourmet kitchen items

Guests at our 2013 Black Cat Ball Enjoying the Champagne Reception

Mark your calendars! The 17th Annual Black Cat Ball Bene! t Auction will take place the evening of Saturday, October 25th, 2014, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, and you won’t want to miss it!

As always, the Black Cat Ball is guaranteed to be fun and festive, with complimentary champagne # owing as you browse silent and live auction tables with items priced from $15 to thousands of dollars. Attend and indulge yourself, knowing that every dollar you spend will be used by Purrfect Pals to help put an end to cat homelessness through placement and prevention. Participate in our costume contest (or don business or evening wear) and enjoy a gourmet vegetarian or vegan dinner while Randy Scott, radio personality, entertains and inspires you!

This is guaranteed to be our most exciting Black Cat Ball yet! This year we will have double the space, more auction items and a larger crowd of cat lovers to mingle with!You’ll have the chance to bid on over 500 items, including wonderful evenings of dinner and theater in Seattle and the Eastside, as well as stays in elegant hotels. We will be o" ering fabulous getaways

Even " e Cat in the Hat attended the 2013 Black Cat Ball!

The 17th Annual Black Cat BallJoin us in Bellevue on October 25th!

It’s not too late to sign up to be a Black Cat Ball Sponsor!

For more information, please call us at (360) 652-9611 ext 4 or email us at

janice@purrfectpals.org.

Thank you so much to the sponsors who have already signed on to help

make this our best event yet!

Bruce and Jeannie NordstromWhidbey Island Bank

Greg and JJ Farrar

and garden art. Bid on one of several wonderful climbers (including a Curvy Nest!) or that special bed for your favorite cat. You can even bid to have your cat’s photo featured in the 2016 Purrfect Pals calendar (perhaps even on the cover?).

Watch for your invitation in your mailbox in early September. For more information or to register online for tickets today, visit http://purrfectpals.org/newsevents/bcb!

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Butterball Thumper is doing well. Renamed him As Buddy Guy...after the blues musician. He has adopted well into my 1 bedroom apt. He has been a piece of work at times since he is now 10 yrs. old, so we have butted heads, at times. He is happy and I am happy to have him. Since I got him in winter and it was cold, I had a small oil-$ lled heater with his bed infront of it he loved it. Sleeps with me every night...I have a # eece blanket he loves to knead, b4 he gets comfy and sleeps. I want to thank you for being there for me to $ nd Buddy.

-John

I received a letter from you wanting to know how our little kitty is doing. We did rename him from John Paul to Atlas. I am happy to report that Atlas is no longer the little tiny baby he was at Petco. He has gotten pretty big and loves his big brother and big sister (our two dogs). Atlas is the most awesome cat I have ever known. Although he was de$ nitely removed from his mother too early as he suckles on my blanket at night. Other than that, he is a silly, loving cuddle bug. He loves his 7 ft cat tower and has a bed on every landing. He enjoys looking out the window at the birds and talks in the sweetest soft tones. Sometimes my husband and I wonder if he thinks he is a dog because he lays in the middle of the living room # oor with them. LOL. He also has a stu! y (small stu! ed animal) that he # ips around and plays with along with all of his other toys.

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He cracks us up sometimes because he will jump onto our girl dogs huge # u! y tale and just hold on for the ride. It is a good thing our dogs are so relaxed and loving. The dogs will play with Atlas as well in a gentle but hyper way. Oh, and he de$ nitely has monitored meals as he LOVES his food, and the dogs food. We have to constantly remind him he can’t have the doggies food. I am also researching how to create a enclosed cat trail outside so he can safely be outside without the worry of an animal getting him or him getting lost.He loves his laser light, feather toys, kitty kong, our daughters laundry hampers lol, paper bags, and anything a happy kitty would love. Oh and he comes in and wakes me up every morning 5 minutes before my alarm goes o! . He gets up on the bed, starts to purr and then gives kisses until I wake up. He has been told many times that he is far too cute for that early in the morning. It has really been a blessing to adopt Atlas. Thank you again for letting us adopt Atlas. He is an amazing addition to our family and $ ts right in.

-Melissa

I wanted to give you an update on Luke (formerly known as the Sundance Kid), who I adopted in the Spring of 2004 at the Average Joe Cat show. He’s now 10 years old and is a complete joy to me. He enjoys snoozing in the sunshine, playing with his toys and occasionally tormenting his 16 year old sister. He loves to snuggle when it’s on his terms. His favorite spot is on top of his cat condo, or on top of one of the many quilts my Mom has made. I’m really grateful for the care that Purrfect Pals gave him, prior to my adopting him. Thank you for all of the work that you do for cats in our community!

-Stacey

I adopted a kitty, whose name was Little Debbie. I renamed her Olivia. I am so grateful that I stopped by the adoption area at PETsMART and saw her. I have had Olivia since the fall 2013. She is so good and fun. My other cat, Napoleano, loves her too. They are lots of fun to watch play, chase each other and take care of each other.

-Brenda

I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that Heather, now Stevie, is doing great! We adopted her on New Year’s Eve. It took her a while to get adjusted but as you can see, she loves her new bed, hanging out in the sun by the slider and is now a lap kitty! We are so grateful to have her in our lives. She is quite a character and we spoil her rotten! ;)

-Kara and Larry

We adopted a kitty from Purrfect Pals through Denny’s Pet World a few months ago and thus far, our kitty is settling in quite well. We adopted Genesis, who was known for being quite talkative and still is, very much so, to this day. She enjoys a good lap to sit on and plenty of attention from whomever walks by. She’s doing great as a new addition to our home.

-James and Cheryl

Luke

Olivia (and Napoleano)

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In memory of the beautiful “Just Tru% es” -Kaye Butler

In memory of Cooper, Moosh and Chowder-Megan Kelly

In honor of Tory and Grant-Marie Reine Cressatti

In memory of Steven Hunt-Stephanie Knepper

In honor of Sharron Lerner-Leah Haseley

In memory of Enzo the Flu! -John and Barb Geisler

In memory of Frances Lincoln McCathern-Debra Dietrich

In honor of Cher our rescued cat-Sandra Coke

In memory of Piekatt, Snowshoe, The Dink, Buster and Tazzy

-Patricia Colaizzo

In honor of Rex Xena-Sharon Eaton

In memory of Tasha-Margret Graham

In memory of Ringer and Shadow-Leslie Harding

In honor of my friends from Cat Planet-Patricia Hedtke

In honor of ZuZu Peepers-Jennifer Ostwald

On behalf of Marissa Darling-Julie Schrader-Villegas

In memory of Corleen Wilson-Beverly Freeman

Happy Mother’s Day and birthday to my mom, Martha Channon – A fellow cat lover and Pals devotee.

-Elizabeth Greene

In memory of Geri Baker-Marjorie Haggett

In honor of John Bartlett and all he does for the feline community.

-Rennsport Systems

In honor of Charlemagne, Tamar and Mal-Colleen McDonald

In honor of Kathy Centala and her commitment to saving lives

-Karen Finede and Bob Storwich

In honor of Kai’s13th Birthday!-Michael and Carla McKendry

-Craig and Dina Jeppesen

In honor of Sean Mollahan-Anonymous

In memory of G, Kohai, Brigit, Juno, Ruppert, Ellie and all the other cats we lost but are still in our hearts.

-Jane Buck

In loving memory of Punkin, my wonderful cat who was with me for 20 years. Till we meet again! Momma loves you very much!

-Toni Keefer

In honor of Indy and his wonderful friends, Chris and Ellen

-Martha Garrett

In memory of Orion, we had our $ rst nice day on Monday. The kitties so enjoyed going out on your atrium to watch the birds and feel the sunshine. I know you’re in the sunshine wherever you are.. Love you.

-Mary Hannan

In memory of Sheba, Peter and Rikku-Lynda Lemaster

In honor of Jane Buck-Barbara Doody

In honor of Meg Brunner-Kathleen Pritchett-Corning

In memory of Martha LazarusChris Sanchez

Craig Jelinek

In memory of our beloved Tiger, kitty friend to Patricia Murphy and Jim Kettleson

Lauren Gessler

In memory of our sweet Oreo, who would lick the world away if we let her

Dan Jedda

In memory of Libby and Shemek-Dick and Inta Wiest

In memory of Sarabella; and more memories with Penelope, Carly and Carmen and all our kitties

-Susan Thornton

In honor of Dawn Ritter and Dave Blue-Theodore Shanley and Janice Bell

In memory of Jaguar Jake, and in honor of his siblings, Siberia, his foster mom, Shelly, and his adopted moms, Constance and Denice (((hugs)))

-Cris LaGassey and Pua

In memory of some of the shelter kitties we said goodbye to in 2013. Spanky, Sneakers and Banana Boat in Florida; Fabio, a sweet o" ce cat; Linus, Matilda and Jesse…Three special kitties that shared Kathy’s room with her and were blessed with her extra special love and attention. All these kitties were loved and are missed.

-Lorrie Lippert

In memory of Cruiser, one of your Leuki cats-Elizabeth Garner

In memory of Milo-Elaine Kennedy

We would like to honor the memory of our Colaizzo Cats: Piekatt – our free spirited calico, Buster Brown – a well traveled companion, The Dink – a sweet girl who left us too soon, Snowshoe – who made us fall in love with Maine Coons, Tazzy – a second chance survivor with a heart of gold. You each hold a special place in our hearts and we are richer for having you as a part of our family. It’s just never long enough…

-Patti and Paul Colaizzo

In memory of Stacey King-Mary Sweet

In honor of M. Koss-Alice Bird

In memory of Millie, a sweet companion of 19 years.

-Yvonne Bloomingdale

In honor of all the volunteers. Thank you to all that you do to save the kitties.

-Sherril Gerell

In memory of my dear friend’s cat, Itty Bit.Sheryl Schmode

In honor of Purrfect Pals cats (especially Jerri and Denali) who were up at the Average Joe Cat Show. Let’s hope they get homes soon!

-Jane Buck

In memory of Sharlene Renee Pulst.-Larry and Barbara Petersen

In memory of Karen Sykes-Faith Young

In memory of Katie, Moosh, Chowder and Cooper.-Megan Kelly

In honor of Chloe’s 8th Birthday-Cristine Eshinski

In memory of Milo and in honor of Angela Eaton, Cher Sniadoski, Dawn Tryjborn and Trish Brush – Purrfect Pals volunteers and angels to me. They helped me every day for three months to $ nd Milo.

-Claire Wilkinson

In memory of Gertrude and Toshio Nakahara and their beloved kitty, Toby. One day we will be reunited in heaven where there will be lots of cats to play with.

-Janey Shiozaki

In memory of Lila (1999-2014). She will be missed dearly by her best friend Heidi Bowers and all of us at City Kitty.

-Adrienne Kawamura

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Gift Information

Gift Item Name

Donor Est. Value $

Gift Item Description (please specify color, size, material, time available, exchangeability, valid for how many people, assembly required, and any other pertinent information):

Auction Item Delivery Item or gift certi$ cate accompanies this donor form I would like Purrfect Pals to make a gift certi$ cate for the item, details above.

Item needs to be picked up (address/date/time)

Black Cat Ball Procurement FormFeel free to photocopy if you need additional copies! When $ lled out, please mail to: Black Cat Ball, Purrfect Pals, 230 McRae Road NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Deadline is September 15

We keep insisting that you can make a di" erence in the lives of cats and kittens in our community. That’s because you do! Purrfect Pals is supported entirely by donations, mostly modest ones that, when added together, make our work possible.

And all those tables and tables of fabulous items up for auction...are donated. It’s true that some of those donations are made by hotels, airlines, artists, restaurants and jewelers. Most, however, come from cat loving Purrfect Pals supporters like you.

Do you own a lakeside cabin, and would be willing to give a weekend stay? Could you give up a week stay at your timeshare? Imagine the bids - and the money to help rescue a dozen moms

always popular, as are ! ne wines, artisan beers and spirits, electronics, garden art... Most of the money earned at auction is from smaller items, all added together!

Or could you nerve yourself to ask for a donation from just one store or restaurant you regularly patronize? Most businesses do have budgets for charitable donations, and they want to please their customers.

We’ve again made this easy for you. We just need the procurement form on this page ! lled out for whatever is donated.

We can pick up items if you are unable to get them to the shelter. Remember, every penny raised at the Black Cat Ball goes to caring for the cats of Purrfect Pals!

and litters of kittens - it would garner!Do you have season tickets to the opera, symphony, Seahawks or Mariners games, and could give up just one night/game?

What do you do for a living? Almost any service or item o" ered would appeal to somebody. Do you quilt? Knit? Make jewelry? Weld steel garden creatures? Have you inherited some wonderful collectibles you don’t have room to display, or jewelry you know you won’t wear?

We need the modest donations, too: a package of kitty note cards, the small quilted table runner, the co" ee basket, the scratching post or cat bed, the $20 gift card or the brand new cookbook you’ve never cracked open. Kitchen items are

Help Make the Auction a Huge Success!The 17th Annual Black Cat Ball

Volunteer Solicitor Information

Name

Day Phone

Donor Information

Name as it should appear in catalog

Contact Name (if di! erent from above)

Address

City State Zip

Signature

Day Phone Fax

website

Items not sold at the Black Cat Ball will be retained and sold in our Average Joe Cat Show Silent Auction, or through other means, to bene$ t Purrfect Pals

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Events Calendar

Saturday Kitten Adoption Events! 10am-2pm at Everett Petsmart

FREE Cat Spay and Neuter ClinicFridays by Appointment at the Purrfect Pals Clinic in Arlington. Email cats@purrfectpals.org or call (360) 652-9611 to schedule an appoint-ment for your cat or kitten!

September 6 “Cats Uncorked” Wine Tasting Northwest Cellars, Kirkland

Tickets Available at www.purrfectpals.org!

October 25 Black Cat Ball Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

Tickets Available at www.purrfectpals.org!

SAVE THE DATE! - May 9, 2015 Average Joe Cat Show!

Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline

Shelter Wish List

• Dry Adult Cat Food (Purina Pro Plan preferred)

• Dry and Canned Kitten Food (Royal Canin Babycat or Pro Plan preferred)

• Paper Towels

• Postage Stamps and Greeting Cards (Thank You, blank inside, sympathy, etc)

• Non-Clumping Clay Cat Litter

• Fleece, batting and catnip for kitty toy sewing projects

• Costco and Amazon.com Gift Cards

For more donation ideas, please visit our shelter’s Amazon.com Wish List!

Introducing our Brand New Purrfect Pals Website!

Purrfect Pals was excited to unveil our brand new, redesigned website (www.purrfectpals.org) in July, which features an easier-to-navigate interface, fresh content and plenty of cat photos! Sta" and volunteers worked with Lynnwood’s Bullertech Technologies to create this updated new site.

“Our goal was to make it quick and easy for community members, adopters and donors to locate the information they were seeking,” Connie Gabelein, Executive Director of Purrfect Pals, explained. “The new design is much more user-friendly and allows us to better highlight our cats, events, programs and services.”

The redesigned Purrfect Pals website features a robust Resource Library which includes tips, links and instructional videos covering a range of topics including cat health and behavior, community and feral cats, lost cats, orphaned kittens and introducing a new cat into your home. There are also referrals to other Puget Sound resources including shelters and rescue groups, spay and neuter clinics, animal control and cruelty prevention resources, cat care providers and veterinary services.

The new Sanctuary Tour section of the website includes photo galleries for long-term residents of the Purrfect Pals sanctuaries. Here you can view photos of FIV Land, Leukemia Land, Florida, Kathy’s Room and the Rec Room and learn more about the many special

cats who call Purrfect Pals home. Supporters who donate monthly to sponsor the care of a sanctuary cat will enjoy seeing updated photos of the special-needs cats whose lives they are changing.

Potential adopters will be able to view adoptable cats in our o" site adoption centers by location and will have access to tips for making their new pet’s transition into their new home as smooth as possible.

Those interested in volunteering or fostering will be able to more easily navigate the application process and learn more about the many di" erent opportunities we have available.

Fans of the Critter Room foster kitten cam will enjoy the page dedicated to Foster Dad John and other foster parents who use social media to tell the Purrfect Pals story. There is even a directory of the Facebook pages of Critter Room alumni!

Our redesigned website can be easily updated by Purrfect Pals sta" and volunteers so content will be constantly evolving. Be sure to stop by regularly for updates!

" e redesigned Purrfect Pals website was unveiled on July 22nd.

Check out our Brand New Website at

www.purrfectpals.org

!"##In Honor and In Memory

*"#

It was with great sorrow and a few tears I said goodbye to my special needs boy and faithful companion, Blayze, last week. Blayze arrived at Purrfect Pals in 2005 and it was discovered he carried Feline Leukemia. Although FeLV is not contagious to humans, many potential adopters are leery about these conditions and as a result these cats rarely ever $ nd homes, remaining in the care and sanctuary of Purrfect Pals. I was stopping by the shelter on a regular basis for volunteer work and got to know Blayze and many of the ‘Leuki’s’. I got a real strong sense he was either mistreated or neglected as a young cat. Sometimes I could pet him a little and share some treats, other times he’d lash out, and sometimes he’d be withdrawn and sad in a corner hiding from the world. Unfortunately, over time some cats simply don’t do well in a shelter environment. Despite excellent care, shelter sta! also noticed a certain despondence in his behavior. Sociable at times, but not interacting well with the other males and just uncomfortable being in close quarters with so many other cats. An occasional

biter and had stopped grooming himself, so his fur was all matted (and had to be shaved later). This was the boy I decided to adopt. Originally named ‘Heathcli! ’, I chose the name Blayze for his sleek orange coat and $ ery (at times) disposition. It was an easy adjustment as Blayze went around systematically ‘marking’ every piece of furniture with his snout, and quickly installed himself as the dominant male of the house! I recall it didn’t take long for his behavioral problems to subside. Frequent purring, noticeably more energy, eye contact, some new verbal abilities and other sociable behaviors I never observed at the shelter. Still a biter, but receptive to petting and also began grooming himself properly. Master Blayze was a success story on so many levels. He had a unique personality, always the perfect gentleman and truly enjoyed having his own home and human to be close to. It was satisfying to watch his progress. He had so many endearing little habits I will miss: galloping around the house to tell me he wants to go out, head butting, riding on my shoulders, leaping after dragon# ies on the lawn at Nautica. And, some not so endearing: deliberately # ipping large amounts of litter outside the box and onto the carpet for his own amusement. In spite of the behavioral problems, Blayze developed a friendly-boy side not everyone got to see. Often times grinding his head in my face to show a! ection and also an exhuberant chirping sound to let me know everything was perfect in Blayze’s world. His favorite activities - our daily walk after work, and simply curling up on my chest at night watching a movie. Blayze was one of a percentage of cats whose immune system, while compromised, was able to tolerate the leukemia virus and led an active, quality life. It was immensely rewarding to provide the care and environment he needed to do so. I will miss Blayze very dearly.

-Lars

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Blayze

Lucy Pearl

In honor of Pudlove and MommaCatThomas

Elliot Bay Animal Hospital

In honor of Boris and his recovery from bra strap surgery

-Debra Plotkin

In memory of Alan John Wright-Dorothy White

In loving memory of Virginia Saville-Richard Saville

In honor of “Hero Cat”, who saved his person from a dog attack.

-Keele Starr

In memory of Sappho from your friends, colleagues, and fellow cat lovers

-Amelia, Cheryl and Nurkin

In honor of my two Purrfect Pals - King Carson and Reggie MacNeil!

-Elisabeth

In honor of Frankie Razor-Victoria Tobin

In Seattle, Petco was having an adoption event back in 2002 when I found my beloved Lucy Pearl. Her name on the bio was “Schatzli” (or Shotsley?) and she had a crooked tail :)*. She was exactly as described on the bio from Purrfect Pals, “Loyal and loving with her person/timid in new situations”, and such a keeper. Not only was she loyal and loving, she was an awesome friend and soul mate. Truly a cat with a LOT of personality, and big high jumps (those long back legs!). She slept next to my husband and I every night, for years and years. She passed away last Monday due to IBD and age (she was 17 years), and I am heartbroken, but reaching out to let you know how much her positive energy and goodness changed my life for the better. She will always be missed. When I am ready, I will drive up with some special diet food to donate and some toys. Thank you for caring for those precious kitties, and know how special each one really is!

-Dana

In honor of Rosie and Ziggy-Ann Bett-Madhavan

In honor of Emma Williams for her 18th birthday-Sierra Fuller

In loving memory of Dree Ritter

AnonymousGertrude HuismanPimpun Fitzpatrick

June ShilletoElizabeth BakerChristine Hahn

Will Braden and his cat HenriEVCC Honors Program

Susan SchrierRoberta Bjorling

Lynn MockHerb and Betty Forss

Joan SoderquistDaniel and Kay Wilkerson

Kathy GutowskiPatrick and Melissa Wolken

Tetiana ChyrkaThe Starkovich Family

In loving memory of Tiki and Pugwash-Tracey Frankcom

In loving memory of Tiki-Erik Torgerson

In memory of Winifred M. Glines-Anonymous

In memory of Cajun-Lori Bomengen

In memory of Myles-Anonymous

In honor of Kayleigh Battrick-Karen Freeman

In honor of Cooper, Sassy and Smudge-Kimberly Cunningham

In honor of Tiki-Patricia Barbachan

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Events Calendar

Saturday Kitten Adoption Events! 10am-2pm at Everett Petsmart

FREE Cat Spay and Neuter ClinicFridays by Appointment at the Purrfect Pals Clinic in Arlington. Email cats@purrfectpals.org or call (360) 652-9611 to schedule an appoint-ment for your cat or kitten!

September 6 “Cats Uncorked” Wine Tasting Northwest Cellars, Kirkland

Tickets Available at www.purrfectpals.org!

October 25 Black Cat Ball Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

Tickets Available at www.purrfectpals.org!

SAVE THE DATE! - May 9, 2015 Average Joe Cat Show!

Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline

Shelter Wish List

• Dry Adult Cat Food (Purina Pro Plan preferred)

• Dry and Canned Kitten Food (Royal Canin Babycat or Pro Plan preferred)

• Paper Towels

• Postage Stamps and Greeting Cards (Thank You, blank inside, sympathy, etc)

• Non-Clumping Clay Cat Litter

• Fleece, batting and catnip for kitty toy sewing projects

• Costco and Amazon.com Gift Cards

For more donation ideas, please visit our shelter’s Amazon.com Wish List!

Introducing our Brand New Purrfect Pals Website!

Purrfect Pals was excited to unveil our brand new, redesigned website (www.purrfectpals.org) in July, which features an easier-to-navigate interface, fresh content and plenty of cat photos! Sta" and volunteers worked with Lynnwood’s Bullertech Technologies to create this updated new site.

“Our goal was to make it quick and easy for community members, adopters and donors to locate the information they were seeking,” Connie Gabelein, Executive Director of Purrfect Pals, explained. “The new design is much more user-friendly and allows us to better highlight our cats, events, programs and services.”

The redesigned Purrfect Pals website features a robust Resource Library which includes tips, links and instructional videos covering a range of topics including cat health and behavior, community and feral cats, lost cats, orphaned kittens and introducing a new cat into your home. There are also referrals to other Puget Sound resources including shelters and rescue groups, spay and neuter clinics, animal control and cruelty prevention resources, cat care providers and veterinary services.

The new Sanctuary Tour section of the website includes photo galleries for long-term residents of the Purrfect Pals sanctuaries. Here you can view photos of FIV Land, Leukemia Land, Florida, Kathy’s Room and the Rec Room and learn more about the many special

cats who call Purrfect Pals home. Supporters who donate monthly to sponsor the care of a sanctuary cat will enjoy seeing updated photos of the special-needs cats whose lives they are changing.

Potential adopters will be able to view adoptable cats in our o" site adoption centers by location and will have access to tips for making their new pet’s transition into their new home as smooth as possible.

Those interested in volunteering or fostering will be able to more easily navigate the application process and learn more about the many di" erent opportunities we have available.

Fans of the Critter Room foster kitten cam will enjoy the page dedicated to Foster Dad John and other foster parents who use social media to tell the Purrfect Pals story. There is even a directory of the Facebook pages of Critter Room alumni!

Our redesigned website can be easily updated by Purrfect Pals sta" and volunteers so content will be constantly evolving. Be sure to stop by regularly for updates!

" e redesigned Purrfect Pals website was unveiled on July 22nd.

Check out our Brand New Website at

www.purrfectpals.org

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It was with great sorrow and a few tears I said goodbye to my special needs boy and faithful companion, Blayze, last week. Blayze arrived at Purrfect Pals in 2005 and it was discovered he carried Feline Leukemia. Although FeLV is not contagious to humans, many potential adopters are leery about these conditions and as a result these cats rarely ever $ nd homes, remaining in the care and sanctuary of Purrfect Pals. I was stopping by the shelter on a regular basis for volunteer work and got to know Blayze and many of the ‘Leuki’s’. I got a real strong sense he was either mistreated or neglected as a young cat. Sometimes I could pet him a little and share some treats, other times he’d lash out, and sometimes he’d be withdrawn and sad in a corner hiding from the world. Unfortunately, over time some cats simply don’t do well in a shelter environment. Despite excellent care, shelter sta! also noticed a certain despondence in his behavior. Sociable at times, but not interacting well with the other males and just uncomfortable being in close quarters with so many other cats. An occasional

biter and had stopped grooming himself, so his fur was all matted (and had to be shaved later). This was the boy I decided to adopt. Originally named ‘Heathcli! ’, I chose the name Blayze for his sleek orange coat and $ ery (at times) disposition. It was an easy adjustment as Blayze went around systematically ‘marking’ every piece of furniture with his snout, and quickly installed himself as the dominant male of the house! I recall it didn’t take long for his behavioral problems to subside. Frequent purring, noticeably more energy, eye contact, some new verbal abilities and other sociable behaviors I never observed at the shelter. Still a biter, but receptive to petting and also began grooming himself properly. Master Blayze was a success story on so many levels. He had a unique personality, always the perfect gentleman and truly enjoyed having his own home and human to be close to. It was satisfying to watch his progress. He had so many endearing little habits I will miss: galloping around the house to tell me he wants to go out, head butting, riding on my shoulders, leaping after dragon# ies on the lawn at Nautica. And, some not so endearing: deliberately # ipping large amounts of litter outside the box and onto the carpet for his own amusement. In spite of the behavioral problems, Blayze developed a friendly-boy side not everyone got to see. Often times grinding his head in my face to show a! ection and also an exhuberant chirping sound to let me know everything was perfect in Blayze’s world. His favorite activities - our daily walk after work, and simply curling up on my chest at night watching a movie. Blayze was one of a percentage of cats whose immune system, while compromised, was able to tolerate the leukemia virus and led an active, quality life. It was immensely rewarding to provide the care and environment he needed to do so. I will miss Blayze very dearly.

-Lars

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Blayze

Lucy Pearl

In honor of Pudlove and MommaCatThomas

Elliot Bay Animal Hospital

In honor of Boris and his recovery from bra strap surgery

-Debra Plotkin

In memory of Alan John Wright-Dorothy White

In loving memory of Virginia Saville-Richard Saville

In honor of “Hero Cat”, who saved his person from a dog attack.

-Keele Starr

In memory of Sappho from your friends, colleagues, and fellow cat lovers

-Amelia, Cheryl and Nurkin

In honor of my two Purrfect Pals - King Carson and Reggie MacNeil!

-Elisabeth

In honor of Frankie Razor-Victoria Tobin

In Seattle, Petco was having an adoption event back in 2002 when I found my beloved Lucy Pearl. Her name on the bio was “Schatzli” (or Shotsley?) and she had a crooked tail :)*. She was exactly as described on the bio from Purrfect Pals, “Loyal and loving with her person/timid in new situations”, and such a keeper. Not only was she loyal and loving, she was an awesome friend and soul mate. Truly a cat with a LOT of personality, and big high jumps (those long back legs!). She slept next to my husband and I every night, for years and years. She passed away last Monday due to IBD and age (she was 17 years), and I am heartbroken, but reaching out to let you know how much her positive energy and goodness changed my life for the better. She will always be missed. When I am ready, I will drive up with some special diet food to donate and some toys. Thank you for caring for those precious kitties, and know how special each one really is!

-Dana

In honor of Rosie and Ziggy-Ann Bett-Madhavan

In honor of Emma Williams for her 18th birthday-Sierra Fuller

In loving memory of Dree Ritter

AnonymousGertrude HuismanPimpun Fitzpatrick

June ShilletoElizabeth BakerChristine Hahn

Will Braden and his cat HenriEVCC Honors Program

Susan SchrierRoberta Bjorling

Lynn MockHerb and Betty Forss

Joan SoderquistDaniel and Kay Wilkerson

Kathy GutowskiPatrick and Melissa Wolken

Tetiana ChyrkaThe Starkovich Family

In loving memory of Tiki and Pugwash-Tracey Frankcom

In loving memory of Tiki-Erik Torgerson

In memory of Winifred M. Glines-Anonymous

In memory of Cajun-Lori Bomengen

In memory of Myles-Anonymous

In honor of Kayleigh Battrick-Karen Freeman

In honor of Cooper, Sassy and Smudge-Kimberly Cunningham

In honor of Tiki-Patricia Barbachan

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In memory of the beautiful “Just Tru% es” -Kaye Butler

In memory of Cooper, Moosh and Chowder-Megan Kelly

In honor of Tory and Grant-Marie Reine Cressatti

In memory of Steven Hunt-Stephanie Knepper

In honor of Sharron Lerner-Leah Haseley

In memory of Enzo the Flu! -John and Barb Geisler

In memory of Frances Lincoln McCathern-Debra Dietrich

In honor of Cher our rescued cat-Sandra Coke

In memory of Piekatt, Snowshoe, The Dink, Buster and Tazzy

-Patricia Colaizzo

In honor of Rex Xena-Sharon Eaton

In memory of Tasha-Margret Graham

In memory of Ringer and Shadow-Leslie Harding

In honor of my friends from Cat Planet-Patricia Hedtke

In honor of ZuZu Peepers-Jennifer Ostwald

On behalf of Marissa Darling-Julie Schrader-Villegas

In memory of Corleen Wilson-Beverly Freeman

Happy Mother’s Day and birthday to my mom, Martha Channon – A fellow cat lover and Pals devotee.

-Elizabeth Greene

In memory of Geri Baker-Marjorie Haggett

In honor of John Bartlett and all he does for the feline community.

-Rennsport Systems

In honor of Charlemagne, Tamar and Mal-Colleen McDonald

In honor of Kathy Centala and her commitment to saving lives

-Karen Finede and Bob Storwich

In honor of Kai’s13th Birthday!-Michael and Carla McKendry

-Craig and Dina Jeppesen

In honor of Sean Mollahan-Anonymous

In memory of G, Kohai, Brigit, Juno, Ruppert, Ellie and all the other cats we lost but are still in our hearts.

-Jane Buck

In loving memory of Punkin, my wonderful cat who was with me for 20 years. Till we meet again! Momma loves you very much!

-Toni Keefer

In honor of Indy and his wonderful friends, Chris and Ellen

-Martha Garrett

In memory of Orion, we had our $ rst nice day on Monday. The kitties so enjoyed going out on your atrium to watch the birds and feel the sunshine. I know you’re in the sunshine wherever you are.. Love you.

-Mary Hannan

In memory of Sheba, Peter and Rikku-Lynda Lemaster

In honor of Jane Buck-Barbara Doody

In honor of Meg Brunner-Kathleen Pritchett-Corning

In memory of Martha LazarusChris Sanchez

Craig Jelinek

In memory of our beloved Tiger, kitty friend to Patricia Murphy and Jim Kettleson

Lauren Gessler

In memory of our sweet Oreo, who would lick the world away if we let her

Dan Jedda

In memory of Libby and Shemek-Dick and Inta Wiest

In memory of Sarabella; and more memories with Penelope, Carly and Carmen and all our kitties

-Susan Thornton

In honor of Dawn Ritter and Dave Blue-Theodore Shanley and Janice Bell

In memory of Jaguar Jake, and in honor of his siblings, Siberia, his foster mom, Shelly, and his adopted moms, Constance and Denice (((hugs)))

-Cris LaGassey and Pua

In memory of some of the shelter kitties we said goodbye to in 2013. Spanky, Sneakers and Banana Boat in Florida; Fabio, a sweet o" ce cat; Linus, Matilda and Jesse…Three special kitties that shared Kathy’s room with her and were blessed with her extra special love and attention. All these kitties were loved and are missed.

-Lorrie Lippert

In memory of Cruiser, one of your Leuki cats-Elizabeth Garner

In memory of Milo-Elaine Kennedy

We would like to honor the memory of our Colaizzo Cats: Piekatt – our free spirited calico, Buster Brown – a well traveled companion, The Dink – a sweet girl who left us too soon, Snowshoe – who made us fall in love with Maine Coons, Tazzy – a second chance survivor with a heart of gold. You each hold a special place in our hearts and we are richer for having you as a part of our family. It’s just never long enough…

-Patti and Paul Colaizzo

In memory of Stacey King-Mary Sweet

In honor of M. Koss-Alice Bird

In memory of Millie, a sweet companion of 19 years.

-Yvonne Bloomingdale

In honor of all the volunteers. Thank you to all that you do to save the kitties.

-Sherril Gerell

In memory of my dear friend’s cat, Itty Bit.Sheryl Schmode

In honor of Purrfect Pals cats (especially Jerri and Denali) who were up at the Average Joe Cat Show. Let’s hope they get homes soon!

-Jane Buck

In memory of Sharlene Renee Pulst.-Larry and Barbara Petersen

In memory of Karen Sykes-Faith Young

In memory of Katie, Moosh, Chowder and Cooper.-Megan Kelly

In honor of Chloe’s 8th Birthday-Cristine Eshinski

In memory of Milo and in honor of Angela Eaton, Cher Sniadoski, Dawn Tryjborn and Trish Brush – Purrfect Pals volunteers and angels to me. They helped me every day for three months to $ nd Milo.

-Claire Wilkinson

In memory of Gertrude and Toshio Nakahara and their beloved kitty, Toby. One day we will be reunited in heaven where there will be lots of cats to play with.

-Janey Shiozaki

In memory of Lila (1999-2014). She will be missed dearly by her best friend Heidi Bowers and all of us at City Kitty.

-Adrienne Kawamura

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Gift Information

Gift Item Name

Donor Est. Value $

Gift Item Description (please specify color, size, material, time available, exchangeability, valid for how many people, assembly required, and any other pertinent information):

Auction Item Delivery Item or gift certi$ cate accompanies this donor form I would like Purrfect Pals to make a gift certi$ cate for the item, details above.

Item needs to be picked up (address/date/time)

Black Cat Ball Procurement FormFeel free to photocopy if you need additional copies! When $ lled out, please mail to: Black Cat Ball, Purrfect Pals, 230 McRae Road NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Deadline is September 15

We keep insisting that you can make a di" erence in the lives of cats and kittens in our community. That’s because you do! Purrfect Pals is supported entirely by donations, mostly modest ones that, when added together, make our work possible.

And all those tables and tables of fabulous items up for auction...are donated. It’s true that some of those donations are made by hotels, airlines, artists, restaurants and jewelers. Most, however, come from cat loving Purrfect Pals supporters like you.

Do you own a lakeside cabin, and would be willing to give a weekend stay? Could you give up a week stay at your timeshare? Imagine the bids - and the money to help rescue a dozen moms

always popular, as are ! ne wines, artisan beers and spirits, electronics, garden art... Most of the money earned at auction is from smaller items, all added together!

Or could you nerve yourself to ask for a donation from just one store or restaurant you regularly patronize? Most businesses do have budgets for charitable donations, and they want to please their customers.

We’ve again made this easy for you. We just need the procurement form on this page ! lled out for whatever is donated.

We can pick up items if you are unable to get them to the shelter. Remember, every penny raised at the Black Cat Ball goes to caring for the cats of Purrfect Pals!

and litters of kittens - it would garner!Do you have season tickets to the opera, symphony, Seahawks or Mariners games, and could give up just one night/game?

What do you do for a living? Almost any service or item o" ered would appeal to somebody. Do you quilt? Knit? Make jewelry? Weld steel garden creatures? Have you inherited some wonderful collectibles you don’t have room to display, or jewelry you know you won’t wear?

We need the modest donations, too: a package of kitty note cards, the small quilted table runner, the co" ee basket, the scratching post or cat bed, the $20 gift card or the brand new cookbook you’ve never cracked open. Kitchen items are

Help Make the Auction a Huge Success!The 17th Annual Black Cat Ball

Volunteer Solicitor Information

Name

Day Phone

Donor Information

Name as it should appear in catalog

Contact Name (if di! erent from above)

Address

City State Zip

Signature

Day Phone Fax

website

Items not sold at the Black Cat Ball will be retained and sold in our Average Joe Cat Show Silent Auction, or through other means, to bene$ t Purrfect Pals

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to merry old England, the Cave B Inn at Sagecli" e and the Walla Walla wine country.There will be many certi! cates for gourmet dinners and spa treatments to choose from and even tickets to a sold-out Seahawks/49’ers home game!

We o" er adventures galore! Go whale watching or kayaking right here in Seattle or sea kayaking from San Juan Island or Port Angeles! Yoga, Pilates and music and dance lessons, relaxing massages, re# exology and day spa treatments will be available to tempt you. Host a circle of your friends at wine tastings across Washington State and Oregon and then take home a bottle of the kind of wine that has critics buzzing. We will have murder mystery dinners, a tea discovery class for seven and tickets to the Seattle Rep and Teatro ZinzanniOur storage space is ! lling rapidly with donated jewelry, art glass and paintings as well as baskets of goodies, home decor, collectibles, gourmet kitchen items

Guests at our 2013 Black Cat Ball Enjoying the Champagne Reception

Mark your calendars! The 17th Annual Black Cat Ball Bene! t Auction will take place the evening of Saturday, October 25th, 2014, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, and you won’t want to miss it!

As always, the Black Cat Ball is guaranteed to be fun and festive, with complimentary champagne # owing as you browse silent and live auction tables with items priced from $15 to thousands of dollars. Attend and indulge yourself, knowing that every dollar you spend will be used by Purrfect Pals to help put an end to cat homelessness through placement and prevention. Participate in our costume contest (or don business or evening wear) and enjoy a gourmet vegetarian or vegan dinner while Randy Scott, radio personality, entertains and inspires you!

This is guaranteed to be our most exciting Black Cat Ball yet! This year we will have double the space, more auction items and a larger crowd of cat lovers to mingle with!You’ll have the chance to bid on over 500 items, including wonderful evenings of dinner and theater in Seattle and the Eastside, as well as stays in elegant hotels. We will be o" ering fabulous getaways

Even " e Cat in the Hat attended the 2013 Black Cat Ball!

The 17th Annual Black Cat BallJoin us in Bellevue on October 25th!

It’s not too late to sign up to be a Black Cat Ball Sponsor!

For more information, please call us at (360) 652-9611 ext 4 or email us at

janice@purrfectpals.org.

Thank you so much to the sponsors who have already signed on to help

make this our best event yet!

Bruce and Jeannie NordstromWhidbey Island Bank

Greg and JJ Farrar

and garden art. Bid on one of several wonderful climbers (including a Curvy Nest!) or that special bed for your favorite cat. You can even bid to have your cat’s photo featured in the 2016 Purrfect Pals calendar (perhaps even on the cover?).

Watch for your invitation in your mailbox in early September. For more information or to register online for tickets today, visit http://purrfectpals.org/newsevents/bcb!

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Butterball Thumper is doing well. Renamed him As Buddy Guy...after the blues musician. He has adopted well into my 1 bedroom apt. He has been a piece of work at times since he is now 10 yrs. old, so we have butted heads, at times. He is happy and I am happy to have him. Since I got him in winter and it was cold, I had a small oil-$ lled heater with his bed infront of it he loved it. Sleeps with me every night...I have a # eece blanket he loves to knead, b4 he gets comfy and sleeps. I want to thank you for being there for me to $ nd Buddy.

-John

I received a letter from you wanting to know how our little kitty is doing. We did rename him from John Paul to Atlas. I am happy to report that Atlas is no longer the little tiny baby he was at Petco. He has gotten pretty big and loves his big brother and big sister (our two dogs). Atlas is the most awesome cat I have ever known. Although he was de$ nitely removed from his mother too early as he suckles on my blanket at night. Other than that, he is a silly, loving cuddle bug. He loves his 7 ft cat tower and has a bed on every landing. He enjoys looking out the window at the birds and talks in the sweetest soft tones. Sometimes my husband and I wonder if he thinks he is a dog because he lays in the middle of the living room # oor with them. LOL. He also has a stu! y (small stu! ed animal) that he # ips around and plays with along with all of his other toys.

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He cracks us up sometimes because he will jump onto our girl dogs huge # u! y tale and just hold on for the ride. It is a good thing our dogs are so relaxed and loving. The dogs will play with Atlas as well in a gentle but hyper way. Oh, and he de$ nitely has monitored meals as he LOVES his food, and the dogs food. We have to constantly remind him he can’t have the doggies food. I am also researching how to create a enclosed cat trail outside so he can safely be outside without the worry of an animal getting him or him getting lost.He loves his laser light, feather toys, kitty kong, our daughters laundry hampers lol, paper bags, and anything a happy kitty would love. Oh and he comes in and wakes me up every morning 5 minutes before my alarm goes o! . He gets up on the bed, starts to purr and then gives kisses until I wake up. He has been told many times that he is far too cute for that early in the morning. It has really been a blessing to adopt Atlas. Thank you again for letting us adopt Atlas. He is an amazing addition to our family and $ ts right in.

-Melissa

I wanted to give you an update on Luke (formerly known as the Sundance Kid), who I adopted in the Spring of 2004 at the Average Joe Cat show. He’s now 10 years old and is a complete joy to me. He enjoys snoozing in the sunshine, playing with his toys and occasionally tormenting his 16 year old sister. He loves to snuggle when it’s on his terms. His favorite spot is on top of his cat condo, or on top of one of the many quilts my Mom has made. I’m really grateful for the care that Purrfect Pals gave him, prior to my adopting him. Thank you for all of the work that you do for cats in our community!

-Stacey

I adopted a kitty, whose name was Little Debbie. I renamed her Olivia. I am so grateful that I stopped by the adoption area at PETsMART and saw her. I have had Olivia since the fall 2013. She is so good and fun. My other cat, Napoleano, loves her too. They are lots of fun to watch play, chase each other and take care of each other.

-Brenda

I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that Heather, now Stevie, is doing great! We adopted her on New Year’s Eve. It took her a while to get adjusted but as you can see, she loves her new bed, hanging out in the sun by the slider and is now a lap kitty! We are so grateful to have her in our lives. She is quite a character and we spoil her rotten! ;)

-Kara and Larry

We adopted a kitty from Purrfect Pals through Denny’s Pet World a few months ago and thus far, our kitty is settling in quite well. We adopted Genesis, who was known for being quite talkative and still is, very much so, to this day. She enjoys a good lap to sit on and plenty of attention from whomever walks by. She’s doing great as a new addition to our home.

-James and Cheryl

Luke

Olivia (and Napoleano)

Purrfect Endings

I just wanted to send in an update about Ms. Roxy since she’s been home. When Rox came home about 3 months ago, I could tell she was experiencing a bunch of shelter stress - and rightfully so, since she was surrendered 18 months before she came home. She was cranky, scared and stando" sh. I was really unsure if I wanted 20 pounds of anger in my life, but I also knew that 20 pounds of angry needed a bed to sleep in. My other cat (Manny) was also unsure about this new intruder. He is a healthy 16 pounds himself, so suddenly there was 30 plus pounds of angry cat in my house. Roxy almost came back to you guys a couple of sleepless nights, but we soldiered through.Fast forward to now. She is my shadow. From the time I get home until bed (at least) she has to be by my side. This once angry, don’t touch me anywhere or I will hiss/bite you cat now loves when I rub behind her ears. She has a very ungraceful way of waddling over and # opping onto her side when she just wants to be near me. Sadly, she cannot get into my bed - I blame arthritis, but who knows. It doesn’t stop her from the good life on the sofa or the many beds I have made for her from nice warm comforters and stu! . Occasionally I can convince her to play (which shocked me!) and chase a laser.I am really, really impressed at the love this lady has to o! er. My whole life I have had rescue pets and they are the most resilient beings I have ever known. She is 11 or so years old - I am hoping she makes it to 25. Her cat brother is even tolerating

her now, though he still has to occasionally let her know he wants to be boss (he’s not by an means).I don’t know if you guys ever got to know Roxy like the people at Denny’s did, but she was certainly the kind of cat you had to be brave to pick up - I’ve attached a picture of me holding her. I am so, so glad to have her home.

-Debbie and Roxy

I brought Mino home from the North Seattle PetSmart on January 8th, 2014 after knowing her since September when I $ rst started volunteering in the adoption room there. Those who knew her at the shelter and at PetSmart wouldn’t even recognize her now. She has lost almost 2 pounds which is a LOT on her tiny frame. She still has some more to go. She is very happy and snugly. She sleeps behind my legs while my other cat sleeps near my pillow. The two cats aren’t best friends yet but I have faith that they’ll be friends someday since they sleep on the same bed and eat together. Mino slaps Thumper (a gentle giant) around a bit; she’s the queen bee for sure. I just love her more everyday and I’m sooo glad that I took her home.

-Mino, Thumper, Barkley and Lindsey

We adopted two bonded kitties from you in January - Antonio and Clara (you called them Kibbles and Nibbles). Antonio, despite having only three legs, is doing great: running like crazy up and down the stairs, having a blast! He is a very adorable and sweet kitty! Thank you for saving lives of animals like him. He can now enjoy like and give us lots of joy as well! Clara is still shy but also social and always with us.

-Ivona and Chris, Chopin Academy

Thank all of you so much for all that you do for the kitties. The work that you carry out is so needed and plain good for society. Tommy has been a true blessing in our lives and a real miracle kitty.

-Kevin and Diane

Wanjai (aka “Bunnie”) says “Hi!” She is a graduate of Purrfect Pals (Class of May, 2008). This seal point siamese is currently working on her M.S. degree (Master of Snoozing). She will be seven years old this September and we love her a lot. Thank you!

-Mark

We love our cat, Jacobi, who we adopted from Lynnwood Petsmart in May of 2013. He is a joy to our kids, other cat and especially our dog! We are grateful for the Monroe Prison Program. He had a great start there. He still loves to play fetch with his mouse toy. Thanks!

-The Dailer Family

We adopted Brasscal (now “Oliver”) at Lynnwood Petsmart’s adoption center on December 30th, 2013 and he’s absolutely amazing!

-Gary and Barbara

I adopted Cookie Crisp from Purrfect Pals in 2006. We are doing well and have a great relationship. She is thirteen years old now and happy. She is on thyroid meds, but active and eating well. Is was great adopting Cookie! She has me totally under her control.

-Julie and Cookie Crisp

Hi there! I just wanted to give an update on my Purrfect Pals kitty on the 2nd anniversary of him coming to me! I got Leo Lover (now just Leo) from the Issaquah Petco on Sea Fair weekend two years ago. I remember trying to get across the I-90 before it closed for the Blue Angels with Leo crying in the back. Since then, he’s proven to be the most loving, gentle, sweetest cat in the world. He gets along great with my other cat, and I can’t imagine what life would be like without him and his big purr! Thank you Purrfect Pals for uniting me with my little dude and for all you do to help give great kitties a second chance!

-Lauren

Hello! I adopted Andre a couple days ago and I just wanted to thank you guys so much for what you do. We have been calling him Andy for short. He has been doing great since the second I got him through the door. He had no problem exploring his new space and he has been eating wonderfully. He already has his own perch on the couch and has no problem letting us know when he wants to cuddle. He is an incredibly sweet boy and we couldn’t be happier to have him here. Thank you all so much for taking care of these sweet guys and giving them another chance because without you guys we wouldn’t have our new furry baby!

Tessa and Luke

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Purrfect Pals works to end cat homelessness in the

Puget Sound region -

Because every cat matters.

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breath. Since the indentation severely limited the amount of space which was available in his chest cavity, Oliver’s lungs and heart had trouble maintaining regular circulation.

Looking at a kitten who is su" ering from this condition can be a bit heart-stopping. Fortunately, however, there was a surgical option available for Oliver.

This surgery attempts to “pull” the bones back into position over time. The vet will attach a solid cast to the skin above Oliver’s sternum with sutures. The cast is molded into the desired shape of the chest, so the pressure from the sutures slowly pulls the bones back into position.

The estimated cost of Oliver’s surgery and post-op care was $2,500. We reached out to Purrfect Pals supporters on our Facebook page and were amazed by their generosity. In less than 24 hours, we raised the entire amount needed to change this special little kitten’s life. Amazing!

Oliver is a ! ghter and tolerated the chest plate even better than expected. He sure didn’t let it slow him down! While on “bed rest,” he was climbing the walls of his cage and jumping like a typical kitten. His chest plate has now been removed and X-rays

showed huge improvement!

Oliver will be available for adoption very soon and just needs one more check-up in a month.

If you are interested in potentially adopting or want to learn more about Oliver, please email fostercare@purrfectpals.org!

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Oliver wearing his chest plate a! er surgery.

Special ! anks to:Erik Files, who collected donations for Purrfect Pals instead of birthday gifts. Erik wrote, “I have lots of great toys and games in my life so for my birthday I tried to raise money for you because one of the good things in my life is my cat, Chester, who we adopted from you.” Thank you, Erik!

Our friends at GreaterGood.org and the Animal Rescue Site for sponsoring the Shelter Challenge and awarding Purrfect Pals a $10,000 grant for being the Grand Prize winner in the latest round! Thank you so much to everyone who has been voting for Purrfect Pals every day!

Tony and Becky Gama-Lobo, kitten cam fans from Los Angeles who donated to cover the cost of mama cat Janine’s eye removal surgery!

Nysether Family Foundation for a very generous $20,000 grant for the renovation of our shelter buildings.

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“Lil Bit” has been waiting a LONG BIT… for over a year now! Sometimes, cats don’t show their best sides and can swat – not Lil Bit! She is mellow and oh so sweet, and has an adorable meow that sounds just like a squeaky toy! Even after all this time, she continues to be a doll. We really do not understand why she still waits, please share her and help get Lil Bit a retirement home already!

Lil Bit is a beautiful 10-year-old tuxedo girl rescued by Purrfect Pals from a local shelter. Lil Bit was owned by one family her whole life, but they moved away and said she couldn’t come along. Lil Bit was sad to lose her family, but she is ready to love again!

This sweet cat loves people and a nice, comfortable place to nap. Lil Bit can be a bit timid when meeting new people but give her some time to get to know you and will warm up. She is easily startled by loud noises so a home with older children would be best. She’d prefer to be an only kitty or live with one other mellow, older cat. She thinks wet kitty food is the best thing ever invented and will remind you when it’s time to eat.

She would love a nice quiet home where she can lounge the day away. A warm patch of sun and some fuzzy toys to play with and this girl is set! She could stand to lose a little bit of weight because her joints are starting to ache but she seems to be healthy otherwise.

Come meet Lil Bit at our Arlington Shelter! She is hanging out in the o" ce “helping” our sta! with paperwork and phone calls, waiting for her forever family to come adopt her! Feel free to contact us at cats@purrfectpals.org with any questions.

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Tickets are Available Online Now for our Gala Dinner and Auction!

Save the Date! ! is year’s Black Cat Ball will be held on the evening of Saturday, October 25th at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Watch for your invitation in your mailbox or order tickets online today by visiting our website at www.purrfectpals.org.

For more information about the Black Cat Ball, please call (360) 652-9611 or email us at janice@purrfectpals.org.

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Join us for the 17th Annual Black Cat Ball onOctober 25th, 2014

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FREE Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic!Did you know that Purrfect Pals o! ers FREE spay and neuter surgeries for cats and kittens every week in our Arlington shelter’s clinic? Donations are encouraged if you are able, but not required. To schedule your kitty’s appointment, please call us at 360-652-9611 or email us at cats@purrfectpals.org.

Donate Your Vehicle to Help CatsAre you considering buying a new vehicle this year? Instead of trading in your old one,

consider making it a tax-deductible donation to support the cats at Purrfect Pals! Our partnership with Donate for Charity, a nationally known vehicle donation program, makes it

nearly e! ortless for you. A call to Donate for Charity is toll free at 1-866-392-4483 or you can visit their website (www.donateforcharity.com) for more information. Many thanks to those of you who have already donated a vehicle to support our cats!

Did you Adopt from Purrfect Pals?We love hearing updates on Purrfect Pals cats after they have been adopted. If you would like to share your kitty’s story with our sta! , volunteers and foster parents, please email your update to us at connieg@purrfectpals.org.

Life-Saving Surgery Provided for a Very Special Kitten!

Oliver is a sweet special-needs kitten who was transferred to Purrfect Pals by one of our local partner shelters because we were better equipped to provide him with the medical care he needed. This darling tabby boy was born with Pectus Excavatum, a hereditary disorder that caused a distinct “dent” deformity in the middle of his chest.

Pectus excavatum is a latin phrase that literally means “sunken chest” or “hollow

chest.” The condition occurs when the central chest bone and ribs grow in an unnatural way, creating a signi! cant indentation in the cat’s chest. It actually can be a little scary to see in person, but it is not necessarily as bad as it looks. Cats can survive for months or years with this type of deformity, although it does severely impact their quality of life.

In Oliver’s case, he was only able to play for a few minutes before he was out of

(continued on page 2)Oliver, a young kitten with a chest deformity, arrived at

Purrfect Pals in need of live-saving surgery.