Mews News: Reina the Resilient Queen
October 29, 2025 Mews News: Reina the Resilient Queen Reina is an elegant six-year-old lady with quiet charm and a heart full of love. With her soft grey and white coat, magnificent whiskers, and adorable pink nose, she embodies true feline royalty — fitting for her name, which means “queen.” Originally adopted from Nine…
Mews News: Bumper’s Journey Home
September 25, 2025 Mews News: Bumper’s Journey Home Say hello to Bumper! This sweet six-month-old torbie was one of sixteen kittens born to a group of stray momma cats in the East Bay. The mommas raised their little ones together under the watchful eye of a good Samaritan, who made sure everyone was safe,…
Mews News, August 2025: Future MVPs
August 15, 2025 Mews News: Future MVPs Say hello to the newest stars of our team: the Quarterback Kittens! Montana, Brady, and Mahomes arrived at Nine Lives as vulnerable free agents — three tiny kittens abandoned in a cardboard box outside our clinic one weekend in June. Sick, scared, and alone, they faced an uncertain…
Mews News: Making Miracles
July 17, 2025 Mews News: Making Miracles Get ready to fall in love with Jack, an incredibly sweet 8-year-old kitty whose gentle spirit shines through — even if his appearance is a little rough around the edges. With his white fur dotted with big black spots, Jack is undeniably handsome, though he does look…
Mews News: When Treats Lead to Trust
June 13, 2025 Mews News: When Treats Lead to Trust When Fudge arrived at Nine Lives in early March, he was scared and unsure of the world around him. Rescued from the streets of San Jose at just seven months old, his entire young life had been spent in survival mode. He was deeply…
Mews News: The Future is Feline
May 15, 2025 Mews News: The Future is Feline Meet Marty, Biff, and Lorraine — the “Back to the Future” litter! These eight-week-old kittens came to us in April from the Hayward Animal Shelter. Sneezing, congested, and struggling with swollen, watery eyes, they needed medical care, comfort, and time to heal. After an initial…
Mews News: Heartbreak and Hope
April 17, 2025 Mews News: Heartbreak and Hope Thanks to our partnership with the Merced SPCA and LA County, we’ve been able to help cats impacted by the devastating Southern California fires find safety, care, and a second chance. One of these kitties is Junie, a beautiful 12-year-old tabby with a story of heartbreak…
Mews News: Valentina’s Victory Lap
March 12, 2025 Mews News: Valentina’s Victory Lap Say hello to Valentina, an adorable one-year-old calico with a strong spirit and a heart full of love. When she came to us from the Hayward Animal Shelter, she was in a heartbreaking state. Her body was covered in scabs, her fur was thin and patchy,…
Mews News: Hugs and Smooches
February 13, 2025 Mews News: Hugs and Smooches Looking for a Valentine’s Day love who’s ready to steal your heart? Meet Smooch, a five-year-old tabby with the most irresistible chonky cheeks! Smooch came to Nine Lives from the Los Banos Animal Shelter facing several health challenges, but that hasn’t stopped him from showing his…
Mews News: Extra Toes and a Big Heart
January 23, 2025 Mews News: Extra Toes and a Big Heart Say hello to Drax, an adorable orange tabby with extra toes, a big heart, and an even bigger purr. At just six months old, Drax has already faced more challenges than most kittens will ever know. Rescued from a heartbreaking hoarding situation in…
