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Followup: Looks like Amy is keeping ‘Arlene’ the cat

January 7, 2012 at 3:40 pm | In Pets, West Seattle news, West Seattle people | 16 Comments

Three weeks ago, we published the tale of Amy the West Seattleite and Arlene the one-eyed cat. Amy had contacted us to add Arlene – the name she had given her – to the WSB Lost/Found Pets page, explaining she had found the cat a month earlier, in bad shape. After Arlene healed, Amy thought she had better do due diligence to see if the original owner was out there somewhere. We checked back to see how that went:

So far, Amy has not heard from Arlene’s previous owner, nor anyone with even a lead. She said, “I got TONS of e-mails back from people, all supportive and loving, and I did get some donations via pay-pal (which were very much appreciated!) But no one has said anything about recognizing Arlene or knowing who she belonged to. I must say, I’m relieved.” (Amy hadn’t asked for donations, but in the comment section following the first story, folks asked how they could help, since it was clear Arlene’s medical bills had cost a chunk of change.) Arlene has her own Facebook page, by the way; see it here.

16 Comments

1. Arlene.., you are so beautiful and you knew what you were doing trying to find Amy… That’s where you belong!

   Comment by KD — 3:50 pm January 7, 2012 #

2. Thanks for the update, WSB and Amy.

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   This was meant to be…. :-)

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   Mike

   Comment by miws — 4:33 pm January 7, 2012 #

3. Good luck.

   Comment by Steveb Russell — 4:48 pm January 7, 2012 #

4. Bless you Amy. Thanks for adopting your fur kid.

   Comment by munchkin22 — 4:55 pm January 7, 2012 #

5. Yeah Amy!

   Comment by Neighbor — 6:59 pm January 7, 2012 #

6. I met my cat Harry in the same way, when he invited himself in for tuna. Cats will always find “their person.” Harry wishes Arlene much happiness and many mice!

   Comment by Brontosaurus — 7:33 pm January 7, 2012 #

7. Big thumbs up. Yay Amy…. And Arlene!!!

   Comment by Dc — 8:51 pm January 7, 2012 #

8. Excellent. It’s so wonderful to be reminded that kind and generous people like Amy still exist. I’m happy to see that Arlene is leading the life she deserves.

   Comment by John — 9:27 pm January 7, 2012 #

9. Looks like Arlene is going to get a good home! Kudos to you, Amy!

   Comment by JN — 9:30 pm January 7, 2012 #

10. Makes my whole week to read this. What a match made in heaven. Truly meant to be all around. Bravo Amy! And good work, Arlene. May you have a long and peaceful life now.

    Comment by goodgraces — 11:25 pm January 7, 2012 #

11. I’m so happy Arlene found Amy. She needed help and found a kind hearted person who could do just that. Arlene looks so wonderful compared to the very first picture we saw of her. You have done a wonderful job caring for her Amy. Sad her original family didn’t step up & claim her…but I’m happy to know she will be staying with you..where she will be loved & cared for Fur-ever >^..^< Bast bless

    Comment by S — 12:55 am January 8, 2012 #

12. Miss Misha sends purrs and (gentle!) head-butts to Arlene! We’re both so glad the two of you found each other!

    Comment by Valerie — 9:29 am January 8, 2012 #

13. Thank you, WSB, for sharing this story with your readers. We all need more news like this in our lives. There are so many people in West Seattle doing wonderful, inspiring things and it warms my heart. Congrats to Amy on her new furry friend.

    Comment by Alkira — 12:41 pm January 8, 2012 #

14. Good on you, Amy, and enjoy your new home Arlene! Thinking of you and hugging my Bella Luna! She approves too! Happy meows!

    Comment by Johnston — 4:06 pm January 8, 2012 #

15. A beautiful cat with a big heart found a beautiful person with a big heart.

    Comment by ripper — 4:45 pm January 8, 2012 #

16. Now THIS makes my day! Great story and a great picture. The WSB continues to exude taste, class and heart.

    Comment by Steve F — 9:16 pm January 8, 2012 #

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