S'pore woman, in her 50s, built about 200 cardboard houses for community cats so far
She takes about a week or longer to make houses with more intricate designs.
In northern Singapore, Janet Chin, a woman in her 50s, is constructing approximately 200 cardboard houses for the community cats in her neighborhood. A self-proclaimed animal lover, she has rescued eight cats of her own, finding homes for over 30 more that she found on the streets. Witnessing cats sleeping on the cold ground of void decks, and later her rescued cats curled up in comfortable, quilted beds, inspired her to improve the lives of community cats.
Her journey began in 2021 after discovering that feeders using cardboard boxes as shelters for cats under their care. Chin started building her first house for a favorite community cat in her area that same year. Each house is made from a clean cardboard box, water-resistant wallpaper, recycled materials, and online-bought decorations.
Depending on the size of the box she collects, the houses can accommodate 1 to 4 adult cats. Chin's designs are inspired by what she sees around her, ranging from movie castles to nostalgic buildings, colorful photo booths, and even fast-food outlets. The largest house she has created measures 70cm by 70cm by 50cm and can house four adult cats in Chinatown.
The cats seem to love their houses, and residents are excited by them as well, often taking photos of the cats resting inside. Some cat lovers have even inquired about purchasing houses in specific designs, with all proceeds going towards Chin's cat rescue work.
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