What You’re About To See Is Far From A Crazy Cat Lady. In Fact, It’s Absolutely Awesome.

[Catty1]

The Cat House on the Kings!
<header>June 2, 2014 Stories (http://www.viralnova.com/category/stories/)




</header> Have you ever heard of the term “cat lady?” Usually this phrase has a negative connotation. Visualize a person who adopts way too many cats and ends up having too much focus on their kitties – that’s what a cat lady is typically supposed to be like. Someone with just a few cats can be called that term, but what about someone with over 700?
Lynea Lattanzio has over hundreds of cats on her property… and a dozen dogs and a handful of goats. She’s not crazy, though. She is running one of the largest lifetime adoption cat sanctuaries, The Cat House On The Kings (http://www.cathouseonthekings.com/).
Over 700 kitties live at the sanctuary.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Since its founding 22 years ago, The Cat House on the Kings has saved over 24,000 cats and 7,000 dogs.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


They have also spayed and neutered 40,000+.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


This sanctuary for unwanted cats is being added to daily.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)






Lynea didn’t want to confine the cats to a small room, so she lets them roam.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


All of these cats are available for adoption.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


But if new families don’t want to take them home, they can spend their life at the Cat House.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Not only is this a home for homeless cats…
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)






And an organization that is dedicated to help control the pet overpopulation…
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


But they also want to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)




Read more at http://www.viralnova.com/largest-cat-sanctuary/#Bei1ixbsLlYEIkU2.99

[Catty1]

The Cat House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, receives no government or public funding, and relies entirely on donations from the public to carry out its mission.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Without the shelter, these cats would be roaming the streets.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


They wouldn’t know love.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Or regular meals.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


They would have a rough life.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


It takes a special person to be responsible for a pet…
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


But for hundreds?
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Thousands?
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


The Cat House is doing wonderful work.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Saving the lives of over 24,000 cats is remarkable.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


Read more at http://www.viralnova.com/largest-cat-sanctuary/#Bei1ixbsLlYEIkU2.99

[Catty1]

Even these kitties think so.
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)


(And they’re not easily impressed.)
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Christina Gandalfo (http://www.cgandolfo.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=5&a=0&at=0)




Source: Cat House on the Kings (http://www.cathouseonthekings.com/) via Bored Panda (http://www.boredpanda.com/largest-no-kill-cat-sanctuary-shelter-lynea-lattanzio/)
If there were more “cat ladies” like this in the world, there would be fewer homeless kitties. What Lynea and her team are doing is wonderful. If you’d like to support this incredible no-kill shelter, please visit their Donation page (http://www.cathouseonthekings.com/contribute.php#donate). You can make a cash donation, sponsor a cat or dog, donate items or even volunteer! This is a wonderful cause, spread the word by sharing this article.

Read more at http://www.viralnova.com/largest-cat-sanctuary/#Bei1ixbsLlYEIkU2.99

[cassiesmom]

Awww, kitties! You all stay right there on the sofa! I'll sit on the floor with you and hold the toys and treats :love:

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[mon]

Oh there's a very special place in heaven for Ms. Lynea Lattanzio, I am certain!

[momcat]

What a wonderful place! The cats in all of the pictures look so healthy and well cared for - they have nothing to fear anymore. Best of all, each kitty knows what it means to be loved. May this safe haven continue its extraordinary work for years to come. My donation is on the way.