Mews News September 2026: Hello, Dolly!
September 18, 2026 Mews News: Hello, Dolly! True to her legendary namesake, Dolly has plenty of charm, a sweet disposition, and a way of winning over just about everyone she meets. This stunning two-year-old dilute calico came to Nine Lives in August from one of our local rescue partners. After a little TLC and…
Mews News August 2026: Humpty’s Humble Beginnings
August 20, 2026 Mews News: Humpty’s Humble Beginnings When tiny Humpty Dumpty was left outside our shelter in June, she was so weak she could barely lift her head. She was dehydrated and malnourished, with a deep, open wound on her cheek. Fleas covered her body, and a severe upper respiratory infection had crusted…
Mews News July 2026: A Chance to Bloom
July 17, 2026 Mews News: A Chance to Bloom Meet Primrose—or “Primi” to her closest friends—a one-and-a-half-year-old tabby with a sleek striped coat, striking green eyes, and a personality that’s much bigger than her size. Primrose came to Nine Lives from the Merced SPCA in early January and has been waiting more than six…
Mews News June 2026: The Little Lion
June 19, 2026 Mews News: The Little Lion Say hello to Kurama, an eight-year-old gentleman with soulful green eyes, a silky orange coat, and a majestic lion-like mane. Despite his regal appearance, Kurama is a thoughtful kitty who prefers to take his time in new situations. Rather than rushing into the spotlight, he’s more likely…
Mews News: May 2026 Pua’s Own Pace
May 15, 2026 Mews News: Pua’s Own Pace Say hello to Pua, a handsome two-year-old gray tabby with striking seafoam eyes and a sensitive soul. When he came to Nine Lives from the Los Banos Animal Shelter earlier this year, Pua found the noise and activity of a busy shelter environment a little overwhelming.…
Mews News: The Legend of Ganondorf
March 20, 2026 Mews News: The Legend of Ganondorf Say hello to Ganondorf, a gentle five-month-old kitty you may remember from last month’s Mews News. He was one of the six “Legend of Zelda” kittens abandoned in a box outside our clinic doors overnight. While slightly older than the other kittens he was found…
Mews News: Bandages and Biscuits
February 20, 2026 Mews News: Bandages and Biscuits When Butters arrived from Hayward Animal Services last week, it was clear he was lucky to be alive. The five-year-old kitty had been rescued from a house fire that left him with severe burns across his legs and body. Despite the trauma, he greeted our team…
Mews News: Worth the Wait
January 22, 2026 Mews News: Worth the Wait Say hello to Banshee, an adorable five-month-old tabby from the Los Banos Animal Shelter. She has been with us since early November, making her our current longest-term resident—a title she is very ready to give up. Banshee and her siblings arrived with several health challenges, including a…
Mews News: From Stormy Seas
December 17, 2025 Mews News: From Stormy Seas Meet the “Shark” litter: Mako and his sisters Hammerhead, Whale, and Tiger. While their names might sound fierce, these four-month-old kittens from Sacramento are a sweet, happy crew. But to get here, they had to navigate some truly stormy seas. When they were rescued, the kittens…
Mews News: November 2025
November 19, 2025 Mews News: Precious Pearl Say hello to Pearl, a sweet seven-month-old former stray from the Fremont area. When she came to us in early June, she was in rough shape. She was terribly thin, dehydrated, and covered in ringworm that had caused severe fur loss. On top of that, she was…
