Joo Chiat boarding home with 85 cats facing eviction after owing $30,000 in rent
A cat boarding home in Joo Chiat is facing eviction after falling behind on rent while caring for dozens of rescued cats.
Stomper Lim shared that Meow Homestay, an AVS-licensed cat boarding facility, has become a refuge for about 85 needy cats from remote parts of Singapore.
Many of the cats were abandoned, unclaimed or in poor health when they were taken in. A vet visits every two to three months for vaccinations and health checks, and more frequently when necessary, said Lim, who is a feeder at the cattery.
According to Lim, the cattery is now at risk of being evicted by Dec 14 due to rental arrears, and the landlord has issued an eviction notice.
Meow Homestay is appealing for public assistance — either through donations to clear the rental backlog, or by volunteering to help clean and care for the cats.
They hope that this will buy them enough time to secure a new lease and continue providing a safe space for the animals.
First public fundraising appeal
Meow Homestay's owner, Evan Yiu, told Stomp that this is the first time they have had to launch a public fundraising appeal.
"We are raising funds to keep the cattery going. We are exploring other venues with much lower rent so we can continue to provide a home for the vulnerable cats," he said. "It would be more sustainable moving forward with lower rent."
Mr Yiu said the cattery has accumulated around $30,000 in unpaid rent over the years. It has been operating for almost eight years and is actively trying to rehome its cats to suitable adopters.
