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hamsterjill

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7. Well, keep dreaming, Jim!
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 09:32 PM
Thursday

I am living proof that dreams do come true. I dreamed of my own for years. Scrimped and saved, cried and screamed. I finally was able to buy some property a couple of years ago and build my sanctuary.

I'd been in rescue for a gazillion years and our rescue group was winding down due to members' age, health issues, etc. I was able to consolidate all of the cats (we got every one!!!) that we had in TNR colonies and bring them here to live out their lives. We no longer do ANY intake. The goal is to outlive the ones that we have here and our promise is to them. Many of the cats are quite old and some have health issues. But they have a warm (or cool) building to be protected from the elements, they have regular meals, and they are safely confined in a very large area with different sections to provide stimulation and (hopefully!) happiness. They are all my babies!

I never thought it would materialize and I am grateful every single day to have this.



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