In the United States, May 18, 2018 will be remembered forever… Kimberley Vaughan and 9 other people lost their lives in a shooting at a Texas high school. The 15-year-old loved cats and the Harry Potter series. To pay homage to him, a shelter dedicated an entire wing to sick felines and renamed it in his name.
2 teachers and 8 high school students were shot dead by a 17-year-old teenager in the high school of Santa Feto TexasFriday, May 18, 2018. Kimberly Vaughan, 15, was among the victims. A tragic event, which left many citizens in mourning.
To honor the memory of Kimberlythe shelter Bayou Animal Serviceslocated at Dickinsonredesigned part of its structure and renamed it Kim’s Cat Haven. Cats with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) will be welcomed and pampered by volunteers.
As reported FOX 26 Houston, the young disappeared had a passion for these adorable companions with velvet paws. His mother, Rhonda Harttold our colleagues across the Atlantic that Kimberly wanted not children, but to live with 17 cats when she grew up.
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Combining the world of cats and Harry Potter
The mother of the deceased and the team of Kim’s Cat Haven worked hard for more than 2 years to make their project a reality. The latter was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and confinements.
Out of love for his daughter, Rhonda decided to combine the world of felines and Harry Potter, which she was a fan of. Thus, the residents with long mustaches bear the names of the characters of this famous work. Dobiein reference to the house-elf dobby, Ron Weasley, Hermione or Harry joined the ranks of the association.
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Suffering from FIV, they are forced to be separated from their healthy congeners to avoid contaminating them. At Kim’s Cat Haven, the kitties receive all the care and attention necessary for their well-being. The volunteers make sure to offer them the best possible living conditions.
Kimberlya young angel who left too soon, would certainly be proud of this haven of peace dedicated to sick cats.
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