So I decided to give the girls the day off yesterday. It's part of their modeling contract and I didn't want to end up on Judge Judy. However, today they got the day off as well because I went with a pal from work to the Manx Cat Sanctuary.
I think it's the kind of place you just need to see to believe. They rescue cats from all over the island and bring them to this beautiful cat utopia. Definitely not your typical animal rescue facility. All the animals are free to roam where ever they please and are integrated with all sorts of other rescued animals such as parrots.
Even when you drive in and park, there are kitties standing on cars trying to get you to stay.
If you still want to leave, they hide under your car and probably set some kitty booty traps or remove your spark plugs.
snow and I visit here quite a bit and bring some food and donations for all the critters. It's so peaceful and he usually ends up laying on the floor and the cats surround him and eventually has cats piled over his entire body. He has one little girl cat that has adopted him though. We called her Orange Ears and when ever she gets in his lap, she chases away any other cat so she can have him all to herself.
My favorite kitty is this adorable black and white little boy with blue eyes. He's missing one of his back legs and has this really cute hop walk. He has no trouble getting around and always wants a snuggle. Every time I see him, I just want to take him home. Maybe when we buy a bigger house someday.
We named him Manannin after the Isle of Man legend of the Three Legs of Mann. "Some have it to say that Manannin still lives on Barrule, and when that mist comes down, blotting out everything, they will say 'Manannin is drawing his cloak.' You'll see the three mailed legs that he turned himself into, on the arms of the island, and the motto that runs round them, 'Whichever way you throw me, I stand,' in Latin."
Maybe he doesn't like his picture taken just like I don't. Another reason I love him!
The entire place is covered with cats. They have all sorts of nice things set up for them. Comfy chairs set around a fire place. Warm benches where they can get human snuggles. Gardens with little trees to climb.
On one of these benches I met a cat that resembled the internet famous slow loris!
And what Manx kitty paradise wouldn't be complete with out a Manx cat! There are several Manxies there. After living a while, you really get used to seeing cats with no tails everywhere.
Well, that's the Sanctuary. It's a magical place where all the animals get along. The cats don't eat the birds or bunnies, the dogs don't chase the cats. The cats don't fight each other. And they burn incense and play really pretty relaxing music for the cats. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
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