The main reason we bought the property, that we did, was because of the cats.
When we moved to Hawaii we had no intention of creating a cat sanctuary.
We love all animals but had no idea how terrible things are for cats here, and many places around the country.
We manage two colonies and started the cat sanctuary for cats that would have been killed at the local "Humane" shelter. Currently we have around 45 cats at the sanctuary, and around 20 more in another colony in Kahului, and have taken in over 250 community cats, since 2003.
Basically we get the cats fixed,and take care of them, feed them, and make sure they are safe and healthy. Besides the high price of feeding a lot of cats... we have several who need medications, and even flea prevention is expensive. We also deal with huge vet bills, for cats we rescue and others that get ill
It's not about preferring cats over dogs, or another animal. It's about NOT turning a blind eye to cruelty, not passing it on to someone else, not letting an animal suffer. It's feeding the hungry and helping those in need.
There are two isolation/quarantine cages. When we bring in a new cat, they are placed in there, for around a month, so they get used to living here, and the other cats get used to them.
Our culture, and society in whole, is terrible towards animals. Society has decided to use animals for whatever reasons it wants, ignoring the fact that they all have feelings. They feel pain, they feel fear, they can know love and should be able to have a life for themselves.... not just here for our own, selfish, cruel, unnecessary desires.
Even people who have a dog or cat, as a pet, may love their animal, and do anything for it... which is great! But don't forget the other animals, the ones that aren't adopted... the ones forced into a life they didn't ask to be part of... think how animals are bred and raised, and how many other animals are killed because no one wants them.
Open your eyes to what is actually happening around you. Take a stand. Everyone says they don't want animals to be tortured.. but they are, everyday! If you really care about animals, and truly dont want to hurt anything, then think about what you are doing... get involved, take responsibilty.
Help those who dont have a voice. Donate if you can, volunteer, find some way of doing good!
Nothing should be forced to go hungry, be persecuted for being born, or forced into pain or fear.
Help if you can...
