Nov. 23 Update:
Des Moines Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson informs us that 'Punkin" has found a new 'forever' home but is now known as 'Buddy."

But there are plenty of other cats and dogs waiting for homes this holiday season. Check with Magnuson, Burien CARES or the regional King County Animal Control Services.

Here's the original post:

Des Moines Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson is looking for a home before Thanksgiving for a stray cat found in the North Hill area;

Here’s what she emailed us:

This cute guy we have named "Punkin" needs a home before Thanksgiving! He was found as a stray on North Hill and never claimed.

He is VERY friendly and wants to rub his head on you and be petted and held (I had a hard time getting a pic of him, as every time I put up the camera to take a pic he kept rubbing on the camera!)

He is a young adult, around a year of age or less, and is very healthy and happy. He has now been vet checked, groomed, neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped, so he is ready to go into his new home for the holidays!

Help us find "Punkin" his "forever" home that he deserves before Thanksgiving- please contact me right away if you are interested, Thanks!

You can contact Officer Magnuson at 206-870-6549 or 206-878-3301.