If you think about what the middle of nowhere might look like or where it might be, Mandan, North Dakota, might be close. It’s almost right in the middle of the state. You probably don’t know a thing about it or anything to come from there. Well, now, you do.

In 2007, Alison and Steve Smith founded the Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue. It was their dream to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome miniature horses. They have dedicated their land, their time, and their finances to the non-profit business.

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In the last two years alone, they have been successful in finding forever homes for nearly 100 horses.

The Smith’s dedication to the horses is simply inspiring, and when you have a passion for animals, naturally, you are happy to help all walks of life. The farm has been home, both past, and present, to cows, goats, horses (big and small), and more recently, cats.

Cat populations can overwhelm the shelters, and when it happens, cats go from being the ones helped to the ones hurt. Allison, wouldn’t let that happen.

In August of 2016, she opened a new chapter on the Triple H Farm. It’s called “Kitty City,” and its a sanctuary for cats in need.

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“The rescue provides shelter for cats that are difficult to place because of age or behavioral concerns and for others that – for no particular reason – have not been re-homed. Kitty City steps in as needed to take cats off death row when they run out of time at various pounds. Most Kitty City residents are available for adoption; a few special needs cats are permanent residents.”

Alison wanted to make the farm a true sanctuary for the cats, so she decided to build some kitty condos. She had several two-story kitty condos constructed on her farm—each with an entrance ramp, windows, and bedding for the cats to sleep.

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They have creative names like Pawlice Station, Fat Cat Bakery, and Kitty City Council.

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The city planning was coming together.

There is also a large three-walled “Kitty Community Center,” that come with couches, scratching posts, cat toys, and other things for the cats to enjoy.

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In the beginning stages, the farm was home to 13 cats, all living in harmony together. They have access to the indoor and outdoor spaces, and the city has a fence along the perimeter for safety.

Alison has enough room in the city to house 50+ cats but already has dreams of expanding.

“Kitty City started out with space for 50+cats and hopes to expand and provide a separate area in the city for FIV-positive cats.”

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Smith feels proud but also humbled by her contributions to animal rescue. She hopes that her actions will inspire and educate people about cats and why it’s essential to have them spayed or neutered.

“They’re just going to keep coming and coming unless we get some education out there and allow people to come out and learn about cats. And learn how to take care of them. And learn the devastating effects of what happens when we don’t spay and neuter.”

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Kitty City thrives on the support of donations (both monetarily and physical goods), and also volunteers. If anyone would like to support Alison’s life work, there is more information on their website.

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Source: iheartcats, Kitty City