A new vocation has been declared on the internet — cat napper!
Mr. Terry Lauerman has been proclaimed the originator of this envious position and I think that many of us would also love to volunteer for it at a local shelter. Six months ago, this gentleman started working for the Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He took on the daily job of brushing their cats. After a while he extended his duties and started napping with these furry creatures. As the photos suggest, the four-legged residents found the snoozing seventy-five year old a congenial person to cuddle up with.
I’m sure if the cats could be interviewed they would unanimously agree that he is undoubtedly one of their favorite people. However, we have to defer to one of the staff at Safe Haven to relay their unspoken thoughts: “We are so lucky to have a human like Terry. Terry just came along one day and introduced himself. . . . He brushes all of the cats, and can tell you about all their likes and dislikes. He also accidentally falls asleep most days. We don’t mind – Cats need this! Terry is a wonderful volunteer.”
Elizabeth Feldhausen, the founder of Safe Haven, states that it is a special feline cage-free rescue shelter. It takes in hardship cases and cats that are slated for euthanasia, so Mr. Lauerman’s active and passive work is a godsend to them. Ms. Feldhausen also says that “Terry and I do not know what to think about all the attention. He’s just SO happy that his accidental nap is raising money for his loved ones, the cats.” Since their Facebook post went mega-viral, Safe Haven has received about $30,000.00 in donations.
Mr. Lauerman embodies the humanitarian spirit that is raising our consciousness. Numerous people across the United States and the world are becoming more aware of the importance of compassion to our fellow inhabitants, so we are witnessing a proliferation of volunteer groups with startling adoptions.
WONDERFUL MAN! THAT IS SO SWEET!
So nice ! Thnak You !
So lovely!
Thank you for sharing valuable time with these wonderful cats! They just want some love and attention and to love someone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
too sweet
Giving great hopes ~This world does not belong to only humans~Greed has made it quite ugly for ALL living beings~This MUST stop~Laws MUST be enforced, for the entire world and everybody living in it. Peace shall come if we learn to treat everyone with love and respect, until then…Beware~!
God Bless All~9/27/18′
This is the sweetest thing I have ever seen. What a wonderful thing for him to do, and I know the kitties love it because mine loves night time when she can cuddle up close to me and sleep. This man is doing a wonderful work, and look how easy it is to do! God bless him.
Thank you Terry Lauerman you are my hero. I donated because of you( I saw the video and saw what they do for all the animals) and I hope a lot of others do the same.I HOPE THAT YOU RAISE A LOT OF MONEY FOR SAFE HAVEN. Thanks for all that you do for the cats and know we the public think you are just plain wonderful and per the pictures so do the cats.
BEST WISHES to ALL THE VOLUNTEERS,EMPLOYEES AND CATS AT SAFE HAVEN!
Very sweet
What a wonderful man. Thank you. The cats obviously love to nap with you and feel comfortable with you.
What a brilliant idea!
Lovely to see! I have a rescue Charity In New Zealand , The NZ Cat Foundation . It operates under the same circumstances caring for all the cases where they would be put down . I now have over 200 in a huge open air aviary , naturally with los of covered area etc so they can stay warm and dry. Sadly in NZ the fanatical conservationists are trying to put our stray cats into a “ pest” category and I am fighting Councils to try and stop this. So upsetting and cruel! Keep up the good work at your end and Hi to Terry!!
This is so Adorable and sweet. . . . .this is a good kind-hearted man. More people should do this with shelter animals.
Mr. Lauerman. Thank you for your love, comfort a compassion, thank you for caring. Bless you.
Wonderful. Such a simple idea to share time with these beautiful creatures, bless you xx
What an awesome guy!!!
Thats so wonderful!. Being a cage free shelter is also a blessing for all of your 4 paws. Compassion is little known of these days. These cats are thanking you for the love and trust with every snooze they have. Keep it up!
We need more people like him.
Bless him. Thank you so much.
What an amazing trend! Volunteering just expanded it’s range to something Anyone can do!!!! Awesome!! Way to go!!!
Beautiful story. Keep up the good work, Mr. Terry Lauerman!
I am over 70. I think I have a new career in the offing!! You can’t not like a person who sleeps with cats. I have six in my bed every night. Can’t stop them. They own me!!
A much needed happy story after reading about all the cruelty in this world. God bless this man and all the kitties.
This man is TRUE HERO!! Thank god for you Mr. Lauerman! There’s not enough that can be said to him to thank him for his gift to humanity. While billions of people are an assault to life, Terry is a true gift and a perfect example of true godliness.
How sweet is that!
GOD BLESS THIS GUY!!
Merci Monsieur
that is a job I am well qualified for, will apply to local shelter for the position.
Too funny and CUTE! Keep it up Mr.Lauerman… the cats look like they enjoy your company.
That is great!!!
Giving comfort to the animal. The rest of the world should take a lesson from this man
A Win-win for all!!
A Win-Win for all!!
What a wonderful man! God bless him!
I always said that I would love to sleep with cats and dogs in sanctuaries at night when they are scared to be there on their own. Unfortunately there is not this type of animal home
near where I live.
Good for Terry.
Wonderful that Someone is taking this time with helping with the animals
Thank you so much for helping our fury friends and for giving us all hope for a better world.
They are God’s Creatures.
And we shall not kill and hurt, but show compassion and care.
Our life is short also, let us take the chance, do good, stop the violence (‘God is Love’) and support the vegan lifestyle.
He is the beginning and the end, one day we will die also.
What a wonderful compassionate man. Thank you for being you & sharing your love with the kitties. Your an angel
The Galarneau Family