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PURCHASE OUR POTHOLDERS!

Our potholders are POPULAR! They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, primarily dog and cat prints, flowers, tea and coffee, kitchen and garden themes. They make excellent gifts, or buy them for your own kitchen. They come in sets of two, and are made of sturdy cotton fabrics with a mylar heat-shield center. For pricing, check with the vendor of your choice, listed below. You can find them at:

Bag Ladies of Sequim WA, 161 W. Washington St, Sequim, WA. Contact: Victoria (360) 504-2660 (Wed-Sat, 10am – 5pm)
Jardin du Soleil Lavender, 3932 Sequim Dungeness Way in Sequim, (360) 582-1185 (10am – 5pm daily)
Old Post Office Sweets & Gifts, 751 Carlsborg Road in Carlsborg, (360) 681-8014 (Tuesday through Saturday, 8am – 5pm)
Patricia’s Pet Shop, 501 S Lincoln St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 457-6919 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 6pm; Sat 9am – 5pm)
Petsense, 2719 E Hwy 101, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 504-2865 (Mon-Sat, 9am – 8pm; Sun 10am – 6pm)
Purple Haze Lavender Farm Store, opening in Spring of 2022, hours to be determined
Safe Haven, on Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, (360) 452-0414 (Tuesday through Saturday, 11am – 4pm)
Sunshine Lavender Farm, 274154 Hwy 101, Sequim, WA 98382 (sells potholders during Lavender Festival)
Wild Birds Unlimited, 275953 Hwy 101 in Gardiner, (360) 797-7100 (9am – 6pm daily)

If you have a favorite fabric and would like to order custom potholders, contact Safe Haven at (360) 452-0414. We will do our very best to accommodate you.

MIMOSA

Domestic shorthair, female
Color: Tortie
Size: Medium
Age: Young
Special needs: none
Bonded best friend: Willie

This adorable young polydactyl tortie had a litter of six before arriving at Safe Haven. She came from Forks with two other kitties…Willie and Nelson. It was originally thought that Willie and Nelson were a bonded pair, but it turned out that Mimosa and Willie are the bonded pair, and both were very unhappy when separated. Now back together, they bath and sleep together all the time!

Mimosa is very keen…and watches things. In most cases she lets Willie take the lead and he usually does. She is not a shy kitty.

SPATZI (January 12, 2005 – October 14, 2021)

Domestic Shorthair, Male
Color: Brown w/white
Size: large
Born: January 12, 2005
Special needs: renal insufficiency

We are sad to report that our Spatzi crossed the Rainbow Bridge on the evening of October 14, 2021.

Spatzi was a beautiful Siamese mix. His companion of the last ten years has been Spanky, a very handsome tuxedo cat. Two of the gentlest souls you will ever meet, they have been the text book example of well-behaved, loving cats. Spatzi was the more outgoing of the two, often greeting you at the door with a friendly meow and a leg rub. Spanky tends to be more laid back, often lounging in a bed or cat tree. He is easily approachable and loves to be petted and fawned over. Spatzi was in early renal insufficiency and was easily maintained with the fluids he was given twice weekly.

SPANKY

Domestic Shorthair, Male
Color: Black w/White (Tuxedo)
Size: Medium
Born: July 1, 2008 (approx)
Special needs: none

Spanky is a very handsome tuxedo cat. He was bonded to his “brother” companion, Spatzi for ten years until Spatzi crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 14, 2021. Spanky is one of the gentlest souls you will ever meet. He is the text book example of a well-behaved, loving cat. He tends to be more laid back than his brother was, often lounging in a bed or cat tree. He is easily approachable and loves to be petted and fawned over. Spanky has diabetes and receives twice daily insulin shots, but is quite well regulated. Come and meet this handsome boy and you will discover his purrfect purrsonality for yourself!

FAGIN (March, 2003 – September 16, 2021)

FAGIN was born in March, 2003 and had been at Safe Haven since July, 2003. He was a green-eyed, short-haired black male who could best be described as a “big lug” full of love. He would “head butt” and lean into his human and feline friends to show his affection. He liked brushing and belly rubs on occasion, too. Fagin was under dietary restriction, and had been quite successful losing some excess weight. Since 2003, he lived at Barker House with his brother, Thistle.

We are sad to report that on September 16, 2021, Fagin joined his twin brother across the Rainbow Bridge. As much as we will miss Fagin, we know that he will be so happy to be with his brother again, together, forever.

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PFOA
PO Box 404
Sequim, WA 98382

Our rescue animals thank you!

LUCY-ALICE

One day, in early 2011, a sweet, gentle, affectionate little Manx kitten named Lucy-Alice was adopted from PFOA. Lucy-Alice resembled a very small, very colorful Lynx, with her gorgeous green eyes, pointed tufted ears, and calico tabby markings. It was easy to fall in love with her, and she found the best of homes with a couple who adored her.

What her loving parents didn’t know, was that some Manx cats are afflicted with Manx syndrome, a spinal disorder. The mutation that causes the loss or shortening of the tail also affects the spine, spinal cord and nerves. As a result, cats with this condition may have problems with bowel and bladder control. The condition generally shows up in kittens by the time they are four months old.

Lucy-Alice did not show any signs of Manx syndrome until a year after she was adopted. Of course, by this time, Lucy-Alice was a much loved member of her new family. When she began to have little “accidents”, they hoped that they were just that – simple accidents. But they were attached to Lucy-Alice. She was so loved. “Maybe she will grow out of it,” they thought. “It will just take a little more time.”

After considerable more time, they had to acknowledge that Lucy-Alice would not grow out of it. Their decision was heart-wrenching, but unavoidable. They contacted Nancy, the Shelter Director at Peninsula Friends of Animals. Could PFOA take Lucy-Alice back? This was not a decision to be taken lightly. Lucy-Alice would require a substantial investment of time and money. A generous gift from a very special supporter allowed PFOA to set up a special area, called “Turtle Towers”, for Lucy-Alice and an older kitten, Bobbie Jo, who also has Manx syndrome. Unfortunately, Bobbie Jo, having lived her first years of life as a single kitty, did not enjoy the company of gregarious Lucy-Alice and trouble broke out between the two girls. It became apparent that the best thing would be to separate the pair.

Lucy-Alice is one of the sweetest, most loving kitties anyone could ever hope to meet. Everyone who spends any time with her falls irrevocably in love with her. And that’s what happened when Tracy, Animal Caretaker at Barker House, first met Lucy-Alice in the summer of 2016. On a bright, sunny day, a couple of months later, Tracy came to pick up Lucy-Alice and take her to her new home at Barker House, a small PFOA facility designed for the care of special needs animals. Lucy-Alice will probably remain at Barker House for the rest of her life. There are very few people who have the type of facilities, and the time, money and dedication needed to provide a good home for her. PFOA is committed to providing Lucy-Alice with the best quality of life possible.

We are grateful to the sponsors who contribute to the care of Lucy-Alice, as well as our other special needs animals. While we still hope that Lucy may find her own family to love and care for her, it is not likely. So, for the rest of her days, Lucy will enjoy her life with her beloved caregiver in the sunny warm rooms of Barker House.

MARTHA

MARTHA was born in May, 2001 and came to PFOA in February, 2002. She loves attention and “talks” to the volunteers who regularly visit her. She was recently placed in a foster home, where she has adjusted well and has a happy home.

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Our rescue animals thank you!
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SEE US AT LAVENDER FESTIVAL!

The Lavender Festival has expanded the lavender industry in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley and increased agricultural, cultural, and culinary tourism on the North Olympic Peninsula. Between 1995 and 1998, eight lavender farms began planting, and currently there are close to 40 established lavender farms in the area.

Farms sell wholesale or retail. Some entertain visitors. Others propagate plant starts in large greenhouses; make products in the barn or ship out the dried herb in bulk to local cottage crafters.

Lavender Festival attracts thousands of visitors over the three day weekend in July. A street fair, craft booths and local entertainment, as well as tours of local lavender farms, are all free admission. We hope you will stop by the Peninsula Friends of Animals booth to say “hello” – our world-famous potholders are always available for purchase!

ATTEND A FUNDRAISING EVENT!

Throughout the year, Peninsula Friends of Animals sponsors its own fundraising events. Our fashion show, auction and tea, Catnip ‘n Sip, has become an annual event. We also have had fundraising dining events at local restaurants. Our summer wine tasting event at Harbinger has also become an annual event. A special bottling of a selected Harbinger wine has become a collectible for many wine enthusiasts.

PFOA also participates in regional events every year. In addition to Lavender Fest, PFOA has traditionally participated in Crab Fest and a number of the holiday bazaars in November and early December. Christmas shoppers will be able to select from many of our world-famous potholder designs – always a great gift idea!

: Catnip and Sip, 2019

: Feline Fiesta, 2016

: Tippy at Feline Fiesta

: H2O Dining Event, 2016

: Potholder display at H2O

: Alderwood Bistro, 201

: Black Bear, 2016

: Smuggler’s Landing, 2015

: Joy In Mudville, 2015

: CrabFest, 2016

: Harbinger Winery, 2015

: Harbinger Winery, 2016

: Harbinger Winery, 2017

: Harbinger Winery, 2018

: National Cat Day, 2018

CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING EVENT!

Many of our supporters have asked, “What can I do to help?” Some have created their own fundraising events to raise money for the PFOA rescue animals.

The posters and photos below tell some of the story. They have held events to raise money and/or donations for the kitties. We have had grade school and high school students contribute goods they have collected, and even donated birthday presents they requested to be items needed by the shelter. Food drives have been some of the more successful fundraising events. There has even been a disco dance held with a portion of the proceeds donated to PFOA.

If you would like more ideas for ways to help, please contact us! And thanks for your support.