In 2024, we visited a humble cat shelter run by Hasim. At the time, the shelter housed around 300 cats. A year later, the number has grown to more than 400. The shelter is split into three areas — Camp 3 alone is home to 300 cats, while the remaining 100 are spread across Camp 1 and Camp 2. All cats roam freely here without cages. This open space reduces stress for the cats and makes daily care such as feeding, cleaning, and changing litter much easier to manage.
Although the shelter has been operating for over five years, it has never launched a public crowdfunding campaign. Most of the support comes from regular followers who donate from time to time. Financial challenges still exist, especially when it comes to medical costs like neutering or cases involving illness or death. Another less visible struggle is emotional—many cats arrive from loving homes and face difficulty adjusting to the new environment. Some become stressed, stop eating or drinking, and begin to lose weight, simply because they miss their previous owners. This is why the shelter encourages former owners to visit, especially if their cats are having a hard time settling in. Sadly, not many come back to check on them.
Health and safety are still a priority. No matter whether the incoming cats are vaccinated or not, they will be quarantined—three days for general observation, or four days if the cat needs to be neutered. This helps reduce the spread of illness and allows time for new cats to adjust. Adoptions are welcomed, but there are requirements. New owners must have a secondary guardian who can take over the cat’s care if the adopter falls ill or is unable to continue. This ensures the cats won’t end up abandoned again in the future. If you wish to help — whether by donating food, money, or becoming a volunteer — simply visit their Facebook page. All updates are shared there regularly.
Every cat here has its own story. Some were rescued from accidents, some were abandoned, and some were simply lost. At this shelter, they are given a chance to live freely and peacefully, surrounded by people who genuinely care. Your small act of kindness — a share, a visit, a simple gift — could bring a big change to their lives.
