catSanctuary - Petaling Jaya, selangor, Malaysia

The cat sanctuary in Petaling Jaya was never planned. It happened by accident. Back then, the place was actually used as a small homeschooling centre for undocumented and stateless children. It was a simple space where the children could come to learn, read, and spend time safely.

Then one day, something unexpected happened. One of the students came to me holding a shoe box.

He looked very excited. “Teacher, teacher,” he said, “I have a present for you. I know you will like it.”

Curious, I opened the box. Inside were four tiny pairs of eyes looking up at me. Kittens.

My heart melted instantly. It had been such a long time since I had held kittens in my hands. The moment I picked one of them up, I knew something had changed. There was really nothing to think about. The kittens were going to stay.

From that moment on, the space slowly began to change. What started as a homeschooling centre for children gradually became a place for the cats as well.

The sanctuary grew naturally over time. A place for cats, by lovers of cats. A place where cats could seek refuge, where they would be protected, never go hungry, and feel safe.

One thing I never liked was putting cats in cages. Unless they were ill and needed treatment, the cats were always allowed to roam freely. Even the main sliding door was often left open. The metal gate outside is strong and secured with a chain and padlock, but the cats can come and go as they please. Some wander out for a while. Some return at night. Some simply sit at the gate and watch the world go by.

And sometimes, other neighbourhood cats find their way in as well. They walk in quietly, look around, and slowly make themselves at home. And honestly, I’m perfectly fine with that. Because a sanctuary should never be exclusive.

If a cat needs a safe place, a bowl of food, or just a quiet corner to rest… They are always welcome.

What We Do at the Cat Sanctuary
People often ask what exactly happens at the cat sanctuary. The idea is actually very simple. When cats come to the sanctuary, they are first cared for properly. They are vaccinated and neutered. This is important because it keeps the cats healthy and also prevents uncontrolled breeding.

After that, the cats are released. Release, in this case, does not mean abandoning them. It simply means they are allowed to roam freely. I do not believe in keeping healthy cats locked up in cages.

Cats are independent animals. They like to explore, wander, and choose their own spaces. So once they are healthy and neutered, they are free to move around as they wish.

Many of them decide to stay. They make the sanctuary their home. They sleep there, eat there, and spend their days lounging around like they own the place.

Some eventually move on and find other places to live. But interestingly, many of them still return from time to time. Perhaps they remember that this is the place where they were first cared for.

A place where there will always be food. And where they will always be welcomed back.

​The sanctuary is funded mostly from my own pocket : covering the rent, food, vaccination, and neutering of the cats.

I am grateful that my veterinarian often gives discounts for the work we do with rescued cats. Some kind people also occasionally sponsor cat food, which helps tremendously.

If you would like to support the cats, you are welcome to make a small donation.

Every contribution goes directly toward their food and care.

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