UPDATE! FOUND!!! From the author on FB, "Thank you everyone. They have been found by the Humane society. Much appreciated" I'm cross posting from Bellingham Lost & Found Pets on FB. I do not know these folks, but let's help them find their family.

For everyone's safety, meet in a public place and never send money to strangers to recover a pet. Verify anyone who claims a pet before arranging a meeting.