<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div>“Cat's Cradle Sanctuary is not like most shelters - they only take senior felines that have no chance of being adopted.” </div><div><br></div><div>Caturday approves.</div><div><br></div>Courtesy of <i>Fox-13</i> (Tampa, Florida) at:<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/senior-kitties-relax-through-their-golden-years-at-cat-s-cradle-in-lutx?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark">http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/senior-kitties-relax-through-their-golden-years-at-cat-s-cradle-in-lutx?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark</a><br><div><br></div><div>——————————————</div><div><br></div><div><div><h1 id="story-headline0" data-article-id="356237785" data-article-version="1.0" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 3.1rem; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; color: rgb(4, 53, 86); line-height: 1.2; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; clear: both; letter-spacing: -1px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Senior kitties relax through their golden years at Cat's Cradle in Lutz</h1></div><div><br></div><div>LUTZ (FOX 13) - It's a cat's paradise and it's designed for the more senior members of the feline family. It's the Cat's Cradle Sanctuary in Lutz, run by a special couple who live for rescuing kitties of all kinds.</div><div><br></div><div>While they're no spring kittens, their golden years are looking pretty good.</div><div><br></div><div>“They really do love attention,” Terry Jenkins said. “Whenever we sit still, we're inundated with cats.”</div><div> </div><div>Cat’s Cradle is not like most shelters. They only take senior cats that have no chance of being adopted.</div><div><br></div><div>“What we're trying to do here is to give these senior cats a wonderful environment for their final years,” Bruce Jenkins explained.</div><div><br></div><div>There's a jungle hut, an elevated bridge system to roam, and sounds of the rainforest are piped into some areas so the cats can get a sense they’re out in the wild. In other areas, the music is more relaxed for those who prefer a cat nap over catnip.</div><div><br></div><div>There’s also a bistro room - complete with a TV and disco ball - for the occasional catnip party.</div><div><br></div><div>Bruce and Terry Jenkins originally built what they called Frontierland as a play area for their kids. When they grew up, it transformed into this last resort - emphasis on the resort - for aging felines.</div><div><br></div><div>“They do come from pet environments, at least at some point in their life, so they do value attention,” Terry said.</div><div><br></div><div>It's a never-ending mission.</div><div><br></div><div>“We can never leave overnight. This is a full-time passion,” she explained.</div><div><br></div><div>Expenses can run over $1,000 a month, but the purrs are priceless.</div></div><div><br></div><div>———————</div><div><br></div><div>Photos . . .</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_01.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_01.jpg</a></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_02.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_02.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_03.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_03.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_04.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_04.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_05.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_05.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_06.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_06.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_07.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_07.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_08.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_08.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_09.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_09.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_10.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_10.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_11.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_11.jpg</a></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_12.jpg">http://www.TomandRodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_090118_12.jpg</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>——————————————<br><br><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>