Concord Township: Cat sanctuary gets turkey dinner delivery

CONCORD TOWNSHIP -- In Lake County, 250 abandoned cats have a place they call home. Every room of the house is filled with cats. The sanctuary is called "Caroline's Kids."

Ever since it opened two years ago, founder Judie Brown has been overwhelmed with the ever-increasing need to provide shelter, food and medical help for rescued cats.

Thanksgiving morning, Joe Zaborowski, one of 20 unpaid volunteers, began visiting every room with a huge pan of freshly cooked turkey.

The team of volunteers made sure each cat got a plate.

Within seconds, the volunteers were surrounded by hungry cats, all eager to get a slice of the aromatic bird.

Joe said that this is a labor of love for everybody at the sanctuary.

Looking at the cats nuzzling his ankles for affection, Zaborowski said, "These are living breathing creatures. They have to be fed and they have to taken care of."

Joe added, "People abandon them. The cats don't ask for this."

Founder Judie Brown scratched the head of one of the older cats and said, "It's about helping others. Whether they have two legs or four, it is about making others happy."

Brown added, "And no one should be hungry today. Just because they're cats, they shouldn't be hungry either."

The staff at Caroline's Kids promises that every cat accepted into the sanctuary will have food, shelter and medical care for life.

As you might imagine, with 250 residents, the cat sanctuary could really use donations during the holidays.

Caroline's Kids Pet Rescue Wish List

scoopable litter; canned or dry cat food; bleach; paper towels; window perches; cat trees and condos; cat beds; tall kitchen trash bags; Gift cards to PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Home Depot and Lowe's

For more information, call (440) 449-3496

Donations can be sent to:

Caroline's Kids Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 24068, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124