I will try to get some pictures of them posted soon, and add their profiles to cajuncatopia.com

Next will be electrical work, then getting the office (in new section) all set up.

Once the office is moved from old and still very damaged area to the new area, we can then completely finish ripping out the damaged floors and walls and start working on getting them replaced.

Still a LOT left to do, but at least starting to see some progress again, which is very nice!

We removed the tarps from the roof, repaired the roof (4 times now), however it is just not holding. That means before we can do anything else, we need to get an entire new roof.

Once that is complete and we are able to work on the shelter again, I will post updated photos.

***SPECIAL NOTE***

We are still in desperate need of volunteers to service feral cat colonies, as well as funds to spay/neuter feral cats in the TNR (trap, neuter, return) program.

Then time for sealing, weather proofing, ceramic tile and the rest of the interior (well, after we get the electrician over to do his part)!!

We are so excited and the cats are too.  They are already having a ball “climbing the walls” (LOL) and checking everything out when we are not in there working.

Here are some pictures of of the cats doing their inspection:

Aggie thinks this is super cool!

Charlie thinks it is pretty cool too!

We were not surprised Mess was the first one to find the best climbing spots!

Einstein is just chillin' as usual...

Cookie thinks this "might" be OK.

Timmie (Miss Priss) says, "You better not get any of that sawdust stuck in my beautiful coat!!"

The framing is done, as well as the siding and roof, minus a few small details such as weather proofing and trim.

Our next steps will be to add the porch/entry to the office, storage room (which will be attatched to the back side of the porch), have the electriction and plumber come do their thing and then start working on the interior!

We are very excited and hope to be fully complete early summer (’09)! I know our current kitties will be very happy to have their own space as well.

Here is a snapshot working on the framing:

And here is one of my son, ever so diligently helping!!  =)

Blessings to all!

PLUS, because we can remain in the program even AFTER the sanctuary is built, it will also help us to fund many of our programs and give us the ability to expand past our wildest dreams!!

Memberships and Sponsors will always be important and helpful, but we are so excited to have found a program that will help us to be much more self sufficient in reaching all of our goals.

Please check out the details of the program here –> www.MortgageFreeDreamHome.com

This program is available to anyone (of legal age), regardless of credit history, so it can help YOU build your dreams as well!

Cajun Catopia Sanctuary will provide a no-kill shelter, refuge and care to abused, abandoned and homeless cats and kittens, in a primarily cage free, home like environment.

Our cats will be available for adoption, once they have gone through complete health inspections, toilet trained and are spayed/neutered.

Our facility will have an in-house Veterinary Clinic for the care of our cats, and will have specific days available (open) to the public for low/no cost spay/neuter and vaccinations.

If you would like to help us reach our goals, please visit our Membership Page, or our Sponsorship Page.

Please also consider shopping with us! 100% of all profits are used for the care of our current rescue cats, and toward our building fund. Shopping in our Mall, you are sure to find anything and everything you need, from gifts to every day living.

Your support is greatly appreciated!