We think it is safe to say that everyone is starting to feel the winter chill creep in! On the East Rand, preparations have begun to keep the Cat Village cosy.
East Rand, South Africa (21 April 2023) – Winter’s chilly tendrils are starting to creep through South Africa. While our winter days are blissfully sunny (one of the perks of living here) the nights are becoming bitterly cold. To protect against this, the helpful gents at the Cat Village went out armed with blankets and straw to insulate the shelters where 1500 cats take their rest each night.
“Our incredible staff have been hard at work preparing the houses with new straw and warm blankets, to ensure our cats stay warm and happy throughout the winter months.”
Irma Teller gives her heart, soul and time to caring for 1500 cats. She runs the Cat Villiage on the East Rand, which is a pro-life non-profit cat rescue charity.
Irma, a rescuer by heart, takes in cats and offers them long-term residence. She is surrounded by a group of volunteers who work to give the cats the best lives possible. The village is set in a beautiful garden giving the cats many natural spaces to relax and stretch out.
The cats have an enriching environment to live, stay healthy and are well-fed. It is the job cat lovers dreams of. Irma relies on donations and the support of volunteers to keep each kitty happy. She often shares photos of the residents in her care and how donations are used to support them.
The comfort of each of the cats is vitally important to Irma and her helpful team. Thankfully, Gauteng is prone to dry winter conditions so the cats will stay dry and have the advantage of sunny mornings. Like these pugs we shared last year, soaking up the winter sunshine to stay warm.
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