Goodwill to open Cat Connection on March 10th in partnership with Capital Humane Society
LINCOLN – Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. announced that Cat Connection will officially open to the public on Tuesday, March 10th. Starting now, community members can book time to visit the cozy downtown location and interact with adoptable cats from Capital Humane Society.
“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.”
Over the past two weeks, staff and volunteers have helped the first group of cats settle into their temporary home. While the Cat Connection team continues to provide quality care, the cats have enjoyed 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.”
If a member decides to adopt a Cat Connection cat, they can access additional information while onsite. As the cats are adopted out to their forever homes, CHS will rotate new cats in their place, introducing them to new audiences of prospective owners.
Members who cannot adopt will still play a vital role by helping socialize and entertain the cats during their stay. In turn, members will 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 here.
