Vashon Island Pet Protectors

Tuxi is a diminutive little girl with a sweet disposition. Tuxi was one of many cats from one household taken in by VIPP when their person died suddenly in December of 2007. She was quickly adopted with one of her buddies in 2008. After two years in her new home, it was clear that she had a hard time living with the family toddler. She would often hide away from the action and the family knew that she was unhappy. Tuxi is great with taller humans but she would prefer a quieter house with a warm lap or two. Tuxi is used to being indoors so she would make a great house cat. Date of Reentry 2/8/10

Sparrow is a petite girl with "classic" tabby markings with beautiful black swirls on her sides. Sparrow is very very choosy about whom she wants to befriend--she does not like stomping feet or loud noises--with patience, she will come to you. Date of entry 11/7/09

Twilight is a delight with his slightly crossed blue eyes. He and his siblings are quite devoted to one another. The have tons of fun bounding around and playing. Like his siblings, Twilight would do best in a quiet home where he can call the shots. Date of entry 11/7/09

Willow likes hanging out with his brother and sister and he is getting comfortable being around the action. Willow would do best in a quiet home where he can call the shots. Like his siblings, he is great using the litter box. Date of entry 11/7/09

Young and friendly, Sweetpea, and her kittens formerly lived in a shed where they had no contact with the giants except at feeding time once a day. She since has adapted to feather beds, heated rooms, great food and the finest of Washington State wines. If you are looking for a "First Class" kind of cat, Sweetpea is the girl for you.

Federico was found wandering around Point Robinson Rd. where he had been hanging out for at least 8 1/2 weeks. A visit to the Vet has determined that he is FIV+, which means he will need to be an indoor kitty. (To learn more about FIV, go to the FAQ in the Education Part of this website) Federico is now at the VIPP shelter dreaming and fantasizing about having a safe, warm, indoor home of his own. Arrived VIPP 2/9/10.

Padre' is the big daddy of Shiro and Albin. Padre' is a big lug of a guy and loves nothing better than lounging on a soft bed. He has been out on the streets for a while and now Padre' is content to relax and kick back in a nice warm home. Padre' is a total love of a cat. If you have a full time lap, Padre' wants to apply. Arrived VIPP 1/30/10

Albin is the brother of Shiro. They were raised as kittens together in a home with one human. Albin, Shiro and their dad, Padre', are being fostered together. Albin has really come out from under his initial shyness and he loves to be petted and brushed. He and his brother, Shiro, have a blast playing together. Albin is a beautiful cat and as sweet as sugar. Arrived VIPP 1/27/10

Shiro is the brother of Albin. They were raised as kittens together in a home with one human. Shiro, Albin and their dad, Padre', are being fostered together. Shiro is very outgoing and he loves to get petted and brushed. He likes a lap and he is getting used to being picked up. He and Albin are nearly identical except for a few grey wisps of hair on the top of Shiro's head. Arrived at VIPP 1/27/10

Lexi and her sister Lena were girls on the streets. They were both rescued by a VIPP volunteer and enrolled in the VIPP charm school to hone their social skills. Lexi was more shy than Lena but in the last month she has really come out of her shell to become a kitty who loves to be petted. Lexi is still a shy kitty and she will do best in a quiet home. Arrived 9/09.

Lena and her sister Lexi were girls on the streets. They were rescued by a VIPP volunteer and enrolled in the VIPP charm school to hone their social skills. Both girls have really come around from being frightened of humans to the point where they love getting petted. They are both still shy and Lena and her sister would do best in a quiet home. Arrived VIPP 9/09

Annika was found at the golf course hungry and scratched up. Annika was already spayed so she must have had an owner but they never claimed her. She was a little weary when she first came to VIPP since she had been out on her own for some time. Now Annika is much more relaxed and she is used to being around lots of humans and other cats. Arrived VIPP on 12/2009

HEIDI: eight year old girl with silky black fur and stunning cream undercoat. She's declawed, is very shy and gentle; loves to be petted and stroked and loves to play, but she's not much for cuddling; ideal companion for an equally self-contained human.

I’m a spirited kitty who will talk to you as I follow you around. I love cuddling with you in your lap and being the center of your undivided attention. That said, however, I will tolerate a dog and even another cat or two – as long as I’m the boss. I’d prefer to be the only feline in the house, but I could get along with another cat if I can have part of the house as my own mini-kingdom. I’ve been the reigning queen in the kitchen before and that has suited me fine. My current human is moving to a smaller house and already has 6 kitties and a dog (not counting me). Too many for my taste! I’m used to being an indoor kitty in the winter and an indoor/outdoor one in the spring and summer. So, I could go either way. I’m looking for a human I can consider an equal for lots of petting and purring and a little conversation.

Peanut is the buddy of Filbert. They came to VIPP together after their person had to move. Peanut is one sweet cat and he makes us giggle with his beautiful blue crossed eyes. Peanut is used to other cats and dogs and he gets along swell with Filbert. He is used to being indoors and he has great house manners. Peanut and Filbert are very good friends and would really like to be adopted together. They came to VIPP on 12/28/09

Filbert and his buddy Peanut were relinquished when their person had to move. Their person would love to have these two sweet nuts adopted together. Filbert is used to being around cats and dogs and he has been an indoor cat. Filbert is totally sweet. He has great house manners. If you are looking for a kitty who can go with the flow, Filbert is your guy. Peanut and Filbert are very good friends and would really like to be adopted together. They came to VIPP on 12/2/09.

Rafferty is a character who loves to talk in kitty sound bites. He likes to be petted and held. Rafferty was found on the Old Vashon Hwy where he showed up through the cat door at a home with other cats and dogs. He can dominate other cats so he would be best as an only cat. Rafferty came to VIPP on 12/1/09.

Clark is a looker to be sure. He can be very shy at first but once you make up to him, he melts. He loves to be brushed and petted and he even likes a good belly rub. Clark would do best in a quiet home where he can feel comfortable on his own terms. He came to VIPP on 11/16/09

Slinky got his name because he spent his formative years slinking around an apartment complex parking lot scavenging for food. One of the residents finally scooped him up and got him neutered before turning him over to VIPP. Even though, Slinky has been out on the streets for most of his short life, he is completely happy to be around humans in a nice warm house. Slinky has a laid back disposition and he would make a great family pet. Date of entry 11/4/09.

Earl is an older kitty who was found curled up in the ivy near Lisabeulah beach by a kind and persistent dog. Dehydrated, emaciated and challenged by an untreated thyroid condition, Earl nonetheless managed to charm with his quirky personality and very cute face. Earl is responding to his thyroid treatment and has put on some weight. He would continue to improve with the undivided attention that a single pet household could provide.
He loves to be held. He does need special attention to feeding and water as he is still adjusting to having ready access to both.

Earl will need a home where he can get attention and love. He is de-clawed so he needs to be indoor only.

JoJo is a girl with a go go personality. She likes to talk and tell you about her day. JoJo has been an indoor only cat but she might like having access to the outdoors on occasion. She loves humans and she gets along with other cats but she would do best as an only cat. Came to VIPP 8/1/09.

Maverick had lived with an elderly lady who had to go to a retirement home. He is quiet, shy and gentle-all of those things and more. He has become comfortable at the shelter and he loves being petted and loved on. He is declawed so Maverick needs to be indoors only.

Munchkin was among a pride of 4 feral cats behind Yate's Travel back in the day. She was spayed, tested and vaccinated. When Yates travel moved to a home office, they took they took all the cats with them. Now that the family is moving, they feel that Munchkin would have a tough time with a move. Munchkin is shy around strangers although she got along fine with her family of humans and their family dog. Arrived 11/12/09

Casserole came to VIPP with her four kittens. She was pretty shy when she arrived and she is still unsure about new situations at first. Once she is comfortable, she likes to be petted and she can be picked up and held. She would be best in a home with adults. Date of Entry 8/27/09

Natasha is a classic sleek, sinewy and smart Siamese cat. She is curious and playful. Natasha and her brother were trapped as feral kittens and they have been attending the VIPP Charm School. Natasha is still skittish around people. She loves playing but will need a quiet home with a person who can be patient while she settles in. Date of entry 8/12/09

Onyx was found on Kingsbury Rd. in September and never claimed by her owner. She is a gem of a cat with her sleek black fur and her golden eyes. Onyx has settled in with her room mates at the shelter. She is still getting used to all the comings and goings of the volunteers. Onyx would do best in a home with older kids or adults. date of entry: 9/15/09

Grappa is as unique as her namesake wine. Even though she is an older kitty, she has plenty of energy and spice to spare. She is very social and she greets the volunteers whenever they enter her room. She and her girl friend Grigio were relinquished to VIPP when their owner moved to Africa.
Arrived at VIPP 8/19/08

Serena was abandoned by her owner and she was rescued by a neighbor who had her spayed. Serena came to VIPP with her three kittens. She was an excellent mom but now that she is through raising her kittens, she is ready to find a serene home of her own. Serena is shy at first but she likes to be petted and she can be very playful. Serena would do best in a home with older kids or adults.

Serena came to VIPP 6/26/09

Peter has always been an only cat. He was very close to his person but has not had very much contact with other people. He came to VIPP when his person passed away so he has to adjust to being with many cats and humans. You can pet him and feed him treats but he is nervous at first. Peter loves to sit quietly in the outdoor area.

Miss Chips was found wondering Maury Island starving for food two years ago. She weighed only 5 lbs when she was turned into VIPP. She has been at the shelter for two years and she is really ready to have a home of her own. Miss Chips has gone from being very shy to being very social. She loves to be petted. She is not used to being picked up a lot so she would be best around older kids and adults.

Chips was trapped and brought to VIPP in December 2007.

Freddie Kelly is a beautiful medium hair orange tabby. When his family moved to the desert last year, Freddie was relinquished to VIPP. Soon after, he was adopted by a gentleman who lived at the community care center. Freddie turned into a major lap cat in his new home. Sadly, his person is no longer able to care for him and Freddie K. is back at VIPP. In his former life has lived with dogs, horses and other cats but when he moved in with his gentleman at the community care center he got used to being the only cat in the world. Freddie K. can be bit shy at first, but he quickly becomes comfortable and affectionate. If you can offer a regular lap to Freddie, he is your guy.

Kelly was relinquished by owner to VIPP in Feb 2010.

Tilly was a trapped feral when she came to VIPP in 2006. She needs someone who can just let her do her thing until she feels comfortable enough to come to you.

2 year old Bunny is a very shy girl who is adjusting to her new life in the shelter. She was trapped as a feral cat and spayed. She would do best as a barn cat providing she could be inside a sheltered area for at least a month before letting her out and about.

Bunny came to VIPP in May 2009.

Ginger is very much front and center when you arrive in her room at the shelter. She has had a rough go but she seems to be leaving all those troubles behind (along with her tail) as she moves in the next phase of her life. She is becoming more and more friendly - she would love a sweet family to live with who has the time to give her medicine that she needs and give her love - She would do best with older children and adults.

Ginger was a found kitty in need of medical attention - she was brought to VIPP 5/28/08.

Michael is shy but likes attention and is handling being around all the other cats at the shelter quite well. Michael was found hungry and bedraggled and no owner has stepped forward to claim him. Now, Michael is feeling much better getting regular meals and lots of pets. Michael would love a quiet home where he can hang out on the couch and watch TV with his new person.

Michael is a found cat 3/25/09- never claimed who won his way to the VIPP Shelter.

Arti is the belle of the ball type cat who is always dressed to the nines in her fabulous torti fur. Even with her long, sumptuous fur, she keeps herself impeccably groomed. Arti is used to sharing her domain with other cats and dogs. She is a love bug who enjoys being petted but is independent enough to entertain herself. This girl has it all!

Arti was relinquished by owner on 5/3/09.

Merrill Lynch is one of the bail-out kittens trapped as ferals when they were two months old. Merrill enrolled in charm school when he came to VIPP in November. He is making great strides and is ready to graduate with honors. He will always be a bit shy but when he is comfortable, he will roll over to have his tummy rubbed and he doesn't mind being picked up and held. Merrill is a real love bug. Merrill is looking for a patient person/family in a quite home were he can feel safe. Merrill has fun playing with his sister, Fannie Mae.

Merrill was a found cat who was never claimed - he came to VIPP on 11/3/08.

Fannie Mae is one of the bail-out kittens trapped as ferals when they were two months old. Fannie is the most curious and playful of the group. She loves her toys. Fannie is doing well in charm school. She feels completely safe when she is around other cats that can act as her personal coach. When Fannie feels safe, she enjoys getting petted. Fannie will do best in a quiet home with adults who can be patient as she settles in to her new home.

Fannie Mae was a found cat who was never claimed - she came to VIPP on 11/3/08.

Haley needs a new home he prefers older kids to younger ones. He can be skittish around new people, but after a few days he warms up. He is about 11 years old and healthy. Haley is mostly an indoor cat with occasional outdoor excursions on warm sunny days.

Haley is not at the VIPP shelter, he is being fostered by his owner - please call or email VIPP to make an appointment to meet him.

Rana needs a new home she prefers older kids to younger ones. She can be skittish around new people, but after a few days she warms up. She is about 11 years old and healthy. Rana is mostly an indoor cat with occasional outdoor excursions on warm sunny days. She likes being petted or brushed and enjoys playing but mostly on her own terms. Rana is dominant and probably wouldn’t do well in a house with other cats (except Hayley). Rana is micro-chipped.

Rana is not at the VIPP shelter, she is being fostered by her owner- Please call or email VIPP to make an appointment to meet her.

Midnight was a bit shy at first after coming to the shelter but now that he is settled in, he will come to be petted when he is called. He fits the "secret Admirer" type of personality. He is very level-headed about his relationships and he will make sure he has your trust before leaping into your arms. Once there, he will soak up all the love and pets that he can.

Midnight was relinquished by owner on 1/28/09.

Maya came to VIPP after her owner died. Maya is sweet and loving with humans but she doesn't care for other cats so she would be best to be the only cat in the house. She is currently being fostered at a home where she can have a room of her own. Maya is used to being an
indoor/outdoor kitty. To meet Maya contact Deirdre Petree at 463-7746.

Maya was bruoght to VIPP on 1/7/09 when her owner died.

Jezebel's name may indicate that she is a heathen princess but she would rather see herself as bold, vivacious, crafty, fearless and, above all, FUN. Jezebel may be an adventurous cat but she can also make plenty of time to show you her affectionate side. She is used to being part of a busy family. If you love a cat that is brimming with personality, Jezebel is the girl for you.

Obsidian is a big shy fluff of fur. He is recovering from being left behind when his owner passed away. He will need a home that will give him special love and patience. Obsidian would do well with other cats that could help him adjust to life in a new home.

Obsidian came from a farm with many other rescued kitties when his owner died - he came to VIPP on 1/3/08

Luann, AKA LuLu, loves getting attention and being petted. As you can tell from the photo she has looks to spare. Lulu is a rather large girl (a plus size model) who would love to have a family all her own. LuLu is an adventurous cat but she will make plenty time to show your her affectionate side. Lulu would love to be the main kitty squeeze in your life.

LuAnn was relinquished by owner on 1/17/08

Mia is shy at first but she loves to be petted and will roll over on her side and beg for more. She has a (private investigator type personality and she will work undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. If you need a cat that will stay out of trouble and keep all your secrets, Mia is your girl. Mia has a fun short tail curved around like the letter "C" for cat.

Mia was relinquished by owner on 5/3/08

Fluffy gets along well with other animals but she prefers to hang out on her own. She loves to cuddle and have a nice little nook to cuddle up in. She has beautiful green eyes and a lovely long coat - Her ideal situation would be a quite home with a sweet person who just wants a companion.

Fluffy was a found cat who was never claimed- she was brought to VIPP on 8/13/08

Elvira was pretty scared when she first came to the Adoption Center. We thought that she was a feral cat. She has proven us wrong. Over time, she has become a loving cat who enjoys being petted.

Elvira was relinquished by owner on 7/22/08

If there is one cat at the shelter whose name fits his personality, it is Sirius. Sirius the star, is the brightest star in the sky and Sirius, the cat, is the biggest personality at the shelter. Sirius is the kind of guy who you can't miss. He is a top cat kind of guy who wants to be the center of attention. Sirius is declawed so he needs to be an indoor only kitty. He would appreciate being the only kitty in his universe.

Sirius was a found cat who was never claimed - he came to VIPP on 8/6/08

Henry was scooped up off the street near Sound Food after having been hit by a car. Fortunately, he was not badly hurt and he has been able to completely recover at the shelter. Henry is a feral cat and he is suspicious of humans but he likes having regular meals and the company of his shelter buddies. Henry is a special boy with a special story, a lot of which we will never know.

Henry is a found cat that was never claimed - he came to VIPP on 5/6/08