When Kathy Centala purchased our Arlington property in 1993, it included a modest single-family home, two unattached garages and a barn. Over time and as funds and volunteer help became available, the three buildings were converted into cat housing areas. The large RV garage became a home for feral cats and cats with the feline leukemia virus. The smaller garage was turned into a clinic and the house was divided up into several rooms.
The original structures had not been built with cat health and wellness in mind, however, and in order to improve the quality of care Purrfect Pals provided, a large renovation project was completed in 2010. The two buildings which were garages in a past life were taken down to the studs and completely redesigned and rebuilt. The former RV garage was replaced by a more energy-efficient two-story building and the clinic building was significantly improved with a new surgery suite, recovery area and infirmary room. Minor improvements were also made to the main house, including separate entrances for our isolation rooms and laundry area.