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  The Lanai Cat Sanctuary is such a lovely, important haven! For those who have cats at home, just keep in mind that these strays are still fairly feral. They're not really used to human touch or affection. They're not going to be as cuddly and sweet as the cats you might meet at a cat cafe or even a shelter. We still loved it, but were a bit surprised.

  Full disclosure - I am not a cat person, but I give this place full stars based on their mission and ability to execute.

This cat sanctuary came about as a way to protect the bird population by removing the feral cats that would hunt them and eat their eggs. These cats are now housed at this cat sanctuary and have been microchipped, spayed/neutered and are available for adoption. This shelter is super clean, doesn't smell, has lots of activities for the kitties, perches and catwalks, as well as small cathouses for resting. It's an amazing place that all cats would find delightful.
They also separate the cats based on their needs, such as age and infirmities - to help the cats in the different enclosures have an environment that is accommodating to the individual cat. They are very thoughtful about their care of all these cats.

I enjoyed the "teenager's" enclosure. Quite a bit more energy with these kitties and some were more interested in getting human interaction than eating the kitty food. You won't be able to walk away from this place if you love cats.

  This sanctuary is a cat lovers dream. I visited twice during my stay on Lanai. The cats are all happy and well cared for. It was very clean and no smells at all, which was surprising given the number of cats. It was very relaxing to be at the sanctuary and hang out with so many kitties. Make sure you bring cash to make a donation and if you can wear pants. The cats have claws and want to sit on your lap. You could also bring a towel just to keep on your lap. I did get a cut on my thigh sitting under the tree by the main entrance when a fruit fell off the tree and spooked the cat on my lap. Don't forget to visit the senior cats and the medically fragile on the other side of the property.

  The cat sanctuary not only does amazing service for Lāna'i and the cats there, but also for visitors looking to enjoy themselves and relax with the cats. There's so many cats there and they're all really friendly and fun to feed/play with so long as you respect them and give them their space.

  Honestly, this was my favorite part of visiting Hawaii. I had lost my 17yr old kitty just weeks before our vacation and my heart was hurting. I spent a solid 4 hours with all the kitties and it was wonderful. Very clean place for the amount of cats there. They all seemed pretty happy.