Last month, Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. (lincolngoodwill.org) opened Cat Connection in partnership with Capital Humane Society. Community members can now book time to visit the cozy downtown location and interact with adoptable cats.
“After years of planning, it’s surreal to see everything come together,” said Alana Sesow, Communications Director at Goodwill. “We’re excited to welcome members into the building and introduce them to our cuddly feline residents.”
While the Cat Connection team provides quality care, the cats enjoy exploring the space, which includes a variety of enrichment toys, secondhand furniture and plenty of room for “zoomies.”
“Cat Connection is intentionally set up to mimic a typical home environment,” said Matt Madcharo, Executive Director at CHS. “This helps the cats relax and reveal their true personalities to people who might be interested in adopting them.”
Members interested in adopting can access additional information onsite. Members who cannot adopt still play a vital role by helping socialize and entertain the cats during their stay. In turn, members enjoy the mental health benefits of cat interaction and the opportunity to take a “paws” from their everyday life.
Learn more about Cat Connection and book reservations now at lincolngoodwill.org.