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Stellar was just a kitten when she found herself abandoned at a gas station, asking for help from adults there to search for scraps. She was so scared when she […]

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Still in love with Mister Cat & Koda

Still in love with Mister Cat & Koda

Robin's kids were riding their bikes in a parking lot off Garden of the Gods on a late winter day in 2020. To their surprise, they found a cat bed on the ground with two cats huddled together in it. She tells us they couldn't imagine not having their own babies safe...

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When a Behavior Issue Isn’t Bad Behavior

When a Behavior Issue Isn’t Bad Behavior

Dapper ginger Gemini probably went through several of his lives before he was 6 months old! Last winter his original people gave him to a barn home where he wasn't safe and the resident dogs repeatedly chased him away. A kind neighbor finally found him after 2 weeks...

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Black Never Goes Out of Style

Black Never Goes Out of Style

Let’s clear something up: black cats are awesome. Mysterious? Yes. Majestic? Absolutely. Misunderstood? Far too often. For centuries, black cats have carried the weight of myths and superstitions on their sleek little shoulders. Some folks still associate them with...

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A Senior Success Story

A Senior Success Story

Millie’s Second Chance: From Shelter Stress to Home Sweet Home When 13-year-old Millie arrived at the municipal shelter, her world turned upside down. Confused and overwhelmed by the loud, unfamiliar environment, she shut down completely. She stopped eating. She...

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Skittles’ Story

Skittles’ Story

Skittles arrived at Happy Cats Haven in 2022 after being found as a stray. She was a sweet, shy girl who lacked confidence around people, so we knew she needed time to settle in before she’d be ready for her forever home. That’s when she met Bandit. Bandit started out...

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A Hemo Hero’s Story

A Hemo Hero’s Story

In 2019, my husband, Adam, and I met our first Hemo Hero at Happy Cats Haven: a 13-year-old black cat named Jacob, pictured below. We had no idea what a hemo cat was until a Happy Cats staff member explained why Jacob had a shaved neck: He had just given his last...

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Rascal and Renegade (re)United

Rascal and Renegade (re)United

Rascal and Renegade (Ren) have brought more joy into their human’s life than they ever imagined. These two sisters are the sweetest, snuggliest, and goofiest companions anyone could ask for. Rascal, with her short fur, was the first to come out of her shell. By day...

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Lando Catrissian Strikes Back!

Lando Catrissian Strikes Back!

The Joy of Bringing a Cat Cafe Companion Into a Forever Home There’s something truly magical about adopting a cat, especially one from a cat cafe. Lando’s story is a perfect example of this magic. From the moment he was adopted, his new family knew he was the perfect...

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