When it comes to animal rescue, many find their calling in ways they never would expect. When Lynea Lattanzio moved to Kings River in 1983 after a difficult divorce, she certainly never thought she was living in the eventual home to over 700 cats.

Lynea’s work as a cat rescuer began by accident in 1992. When her father asked her to help him find a new cat, Lynea went to a local animal shelter and wound up coming home with a box of 15 kittens. That year she would go on to rescue and place 96 homeless cats, and Cat House on the Kings would have its start.

As the largest no-cage, no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption center in California, Cat House on the Kings is truly a unique place for its many feline residents. Cats roam beween a 4,200 square-foot house and a huge outdoor area. Inside, there are rooms like the Kitty Garden, a large room with a sunny view where kittens ready for adoption are housed and the Condo Room, where adult cats transition to their new home.

The outdoors area is nothing short of a feline playground. Called the Pasture Project, kitties roam in a 75’ by 100’ enclosure with sheds, patios, a waterfall, and lots of trees. The outdoor houses have heating and cooling systems and are used year-round. The Cat House also has a special FIV ward, so that these cats that must be separated can still lead happy lives.

Cat House on the Kings offers many services, including referrals for low cost spay/neuter services, assistance and education in behavioral problems with cats, and help for those who need to find homes for their cats. For more information and to find out how even those who do not live in the area can volunteer, visit Cat House on the Kings online.

Check out a video of this amazing shelter in action:

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