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Its estimated that there are around 600 millioncatsin the world.

The huts are all the same but aredifferent colorsand the cats pick and choose which ones they want.

Some are always in the same one all the time and others pick and choose.

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For example, Johnny is deaf and blind.

The retirement home is currently taking care of 17 cats who are living out theirgolden yearsin comfort and safety.

Devoted volunteers dedicate their time and effort to ensure the cats are happy and healthy.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

Despite the hard work, its always worth it.

you’ve got the option to tell when youve been up here.

Youre helping them, but theyre helping you probably equally as much, Susie shared her thoughts.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

There are also reading events where children and adults can read a book to the cats.

Our open days now sell out really quickly.

We have different activities for kids and adults and people get to meet the cats, explained Susie.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

It all started unexpectedly: I never had thoughts of opening a senior cat sanctuary.

It evolved for me.

I went up to our vets and I asked do you have any kittens?

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

And this lady overheard and she said I wish you could look at this cat.

She was my fathers cat.

Im in a condo and I cant take her.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

The lady brought her there to be euthanized because she felt she had no solution.

So, of course I took the cat, Terry recalled the memories.

We want them to come here to live, not to die, said Bruce.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

We were just kind of dipping into our own savings for a long time.

But there are many people now who are very supportive of what were doing.

Our mission is to rescue senior cats that need a home.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

They feel secure here.

Bruce shared his excitement.

We discovered the special quality of older cats.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

They had qualities in their older years that young cats dont have.

Maybe thats true of people as well.

You just have to discover it.

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

Its a wonderful thing to be able tomake a difference, added Terry.

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This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages

This Retirement Cat Village Has 17 Cats That Live Out Their Days In Mini Cottages