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Cat World

An extremely contented Cat World resident, this kitty is from the FIV positive building. The FIV positive kitties lead just as rich a life as the others.

“Why do the dogs have Dog Town and the cats get Cat World?” a curious little boy asked on the tour. Another visitor piped up “Because they are cats.”

So began my first full day at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (or Society, as I really should be calling them, given the outreach and education programming that has grown from their rescue efforts). I got the grand tour, followed by volunteer orientation, after which I was set loose in the sanctuary.

I spent today with the cats. Each one was sweeter than the prior. Even Winston, who's reputation preceded him.

I narrowed my photographs down to about 130 and worked on three sketches in the evening. I'll scan and share those when I return to the studio. If I am ever able to complete each of the paintings I began in my head today, I will die a happy woman indeed.

In the meanwhile I'm uploading photos to the studio Facebook page as time and connectivity present themselves. I invite you to share my journey.

Thursday will include a tour of the horse barns, an introduction to the potbellied pigs, and plein air painting at Angel's Rest.

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork and musings with your friends and family.
Kim

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  1. HH and The Boys1:52 PM

    That sounds like a wonderful place. I'll look forward to seeing your sketches.

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:40 PM

    Max, I'll get them scanned and shared in the coming days! :) thanks for your attention!! Kim

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