Lincolnshire Cat Charity Foundation in Lincolnshire, England is the only cat sanatorium in the world. There are always more than 80 old cats who spend their old age there.
Nursing homes cater to pet owners who are worried that cats will outlive themselves. These owners are worried about what will happen to these cats if they are not alive. "Do you want your good friends to spend the rest of their lives in the fence, because they are homeless because of their age?" Wrote on the foundation's website. We all think that we will live forever, but we must consider our pets. They may outlive us. "
Therefore, the Lincolnshire Cat Charity Foundation offers a choice-a place where cats can retire and die peacefully. This nursing home is located in the village of OsGoadby and covers an area of 7 acres. There are always three living rooms with central heating and connected to the enclosed outdoor area, each facing south, so that cats can enjoy adequate sunbathing. Cats must enjoy high-quality food and various recreational facilities, such as warm beds, sofas and fireplaces.
When a cat lives in this nursing home, the owner must pay a one-time fee as high as 1300 US dollars. This includes the cost of treatment and surgery that cats may need in the future. Jain Hills, the founder of the foundation, said: "I know some charities have some old cats, but they won't do it like us." When cats are sent here, we will have some rules, including the owner coming to visit them. I don't think other places will do this, otherwise no one will send cats from London. "
In addition to taking care of these retired cats, charitable foundations will also take care of stray cats until they find new owners. There are more than 400 stray cats in all. Interestingly, Hill admits that besides taking care of these cats, she prefers dogs. She said, "I have five dogs at home. When you work with more than 400 cats every day, you will want to have a dog at home. I will choose to run a cat charity because the dog at home can give me emotional comfort. "