Beddy Evolution

In February, 2017, I posted about New Beddys, which I received for a donation to New Beginnings Animal Rescue in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Over time, however, the thick crocheted beds fell flat, and no cat used them.

They're flat and that's that! 

But wait...there's more!
Turn 'em inside out!!!

Et voila...like brand new!

Manny

Chili Bruce

Both beds are now in constant use.

🙀

New Beginnings Animal Rescue

While not exactly a cat cafe, New Beginnings Animal Rescue allows a visitor to interact with all of the kitties.  Located in Royal Oak, Michigan, NBAR was established in 2010, and per their website: "We are completely run by volunteers, funded by donations, and powered by cat hair."

I visited NBAR last week for a fund-raising garage sale, and was given a site tour.  I didn't take photos of everything, but there are separate rooms for adult cats, kittens, new cats, and ornery cats.  In addition, there are display cages in the lobby, for those special cats that the staff know need even more interaction with humans.

"Lemme OUT!"

Working the "Puss In Boots" routine

Snowball, who broke my heart as he gazed at
me from behind bars.  He's partially blind, and FIV+,
but friendly as all get out.

Seriously, how can a person be sad while holding kittens?
Nope, it's impawssible!

Napping for these two was more impawtant than making
goo-goo eyes at any potential adopter.

Not only do they adopt out cats, they have a cat food bank, for folks who meet a minimum requirement, so their pets won't go hungry.  They are seriously anti-declaw also.

This weekend, NBAR is having Whiskers and Whimsy Art Show, from 4 to 7 pm tonight, and 12 to 4 pm Saturday.  Lucky for me, I will drive there straight after work today, and still be home for dinner without The Hubby knowing about my stop!  I am a sneak, aren't I?

Learned it from my cats...

...And New Beddys...

I picked up these two adorable cat beds from New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR) in Royal Oak, Michigan last week.  Since Angel and Chuck seemed to enjoy their new scratcher/bed, I figured these soft, cozy hand-made ones would suit them as well.

However, as anyone who has ever been owned by a cat knows, cats do what they want to do, when they want to do it.  Both cats have given these new beds a thorough sniff test, and paws have walked on and around them.  No napping has yet taken place, at least that I know of.  Personally, these look like works of art, so having them out is a bonus.  Wish I could sleep in them!

About New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR)...what a cool place!  I didn't even think to snap any photos, because I was blown away by the big, open rooms for free roaming, and the staff and volunteers were so welcoming and obviously in love with cats!  There was a couple in the lobby, thinking about adopting a cute tabby cat, while another woman stood waiting for her turn to pick out a new furry member of her family.  Ooh, I just LURV happy kitty stories!

Some wonderful volunteer crocheted these cat beds, and they only asked $10 each.  Such a deal, that is, when I get a cat to nap in one. They will someday: I just know it!