The latest updates:

The shelter is closed down, but we are not going away, a new plan is just around the corner! Bella’s CatNap is here to stay.

We closed down in 2022. But we’re coming back in April 2025! The mission now is a bit different but the core is the same - looking after the strays.

After running a cat shelter for about 5 years, I’ve realised that running a shelter is not a long term nor a sustainable solution.

We want to do something that could change things in the future. Something more sustainable but it will take a longer time for its impact to be felt.

Inspired by the Istanbul community looking after their strays, I have decided to try create a layers of programme to inspire our community to do the same.

The main agenda is the education. Educating the public about the whys and hows on looking after the strays. Then we have the supporting programmes such as feeding and well-being programme, trap and neuter programme, and raising money.

More of this in the near future. You can follow our progress on our social media in the coming days. We are more active on TikTok and Instagram.

If you want to be part of our team, you are more than welcomed to. Contact us for more info.

Raising money for Bella’s CatNap!

25 November 2020

We are currently raising money for Bella’s CatNap.
You can can help to donate or share our post on social media or Whatsapp group!

Below is the letter by Bella’s CatNap founder

Help! The situation:

I run Bella’s CatNap for the past two years and been personally funding it. But early this year I have to stop working to be my mother's caregiver. She had a stroke and broke her femur, due to that and her pre medical condition she is temporarily bed ridden. Her recovery will take a long time and due to financial reasons I won't be able to hire help to look after her.

Without a stable income, the cat shelter is in dire need of help. Bella's CatNap has 33 rescued cats that I have rescued the past 10 years or so. I humbly ask for donation to run it. The money will 100% go to the cat shelter, for their food, to pay utilities and rental for the place. This amount will be enough for 6 months.

What's the future?

The plan is to get most, if not all of the cats adopted next year while getting the cat shelter to be self-sufficient with grooming service, boarding service and selling pet supplies. With the current pandemic and economic situation I am not sure what the future will hold after the next 6 months. But whatever it is, the goal is for the cats to be safe and happy at their new future homes.

What are the other ways to help?

Not everyone can donate, I will be very happy if you can spread the word on this campaign. I will also be raising money by selling a few things such as artprints or art related items (I am designer and managing other creative people), and some other items which I will be updating soon.

Would rather donate directly than through this campaign?

You can do that by emailing me at at bellascatnap@gmail.com, or text/call for those who have my number. I also have sponsor a cat program coming soon, where you can donate monthly or yearly until the cat gets adopted!

THERE WILL BE A LUCKY DRAW!

There will be some cool artwork (and other stuff) that will be given away to limited number of people who donated RM200 ($USD 50) or more. I will update on this soon.

Thank you.

There is reward for kindness to every living thing.
I thank those who are willing to help. I hope one day I can return the favour. May you be protected and blessed, always.

Regards,
E. Sams