“I never planned on having pet foxes. It just sort of happened.”

Patsy Gibbons was definitely a big animal fan. In his house, he had a bunch of 28 hens, 12 ducks, along with two dogs and two cats. With that many chickens and ducks around, having a pet fox, let alone three, wasn’t something he had in mind.

Yet, this guy from County Kilkenny, Ireland, isn’t your typical person. He’s got three adorable fluffy sidekicks—Grainne, Minnie, and Henry—keeping him company.

Grainne, the eldest of the trio, was a 7-year-old female fox. She had quite a start in life, being found in a storehouse near Columba’s Hospital in Thomastown by Gibbons’ brother-in-law. Grainne was shivering in the cold, abandoned in a box when she was just a few weeks old—fragile and thin. Gibbons, stepping in as a hero, took her to the vet and has been looking after her ever since.

As news got around, folks caught wind that Gibbons was looking after not just one, but two more foxes—Minnie and then Henry, who was brought to him. Minnie, a five-year-old female fox, had quite the beginning. She was just a month-old pup when a woman in Kilmaganny found her. On the other hand, Henry’s story involved a man from the nearby town of Graiguenamanagh claiming to have found him after a dog attack.

Gibbons nurtured these foxes like a father, and once they recovered, they chose to stick around with him instead of going back to the wild. Maybe, in their own way, they wanted to show gratitude to their rescuer.

So, there’s this Russian farmer named Alla Lebedeva, and guess what? She turned her farm into this cool cat haven called ‘Catland.’ She posted pics of these Siberian cats chilling there, and the internet is eating it up. Alla and her hubby, Sergey, have been looking after these furballs for over a decade. Fun fact: these cats are like the farm’s secret agents, keeping the chickens and rabbits safe from those pesky mice and rats. Get ready to take a trip to Catland!

#1. The snow never bothered me anyway.

#2. Two very different moods in one frame.

#3. Hey, there human.

#4. Say whaaaaaaaa….

#5. Chilling out with my twin.

#6. Aren’t I just adorable?

#7. Guess which one of us was hungry when this picture was taken.

#8. Sleeping in the cold be like.

#9. Imagine waking up to this.

#10. Who cares about getting a little snow on our fur?

#11. A day out with my best buds.

#12. Proof that Siberian cats are absolutely majestic.

#13. Trying to look cool with my gang.

#14. Hierarchies do exist among cats.

#15. How fluffy are those coats?

#16. Love is in the air for sure.

#17. Ready for our family picture to be taken.

#18. This is what third-wheeling looks like.

#19. One of us was clearly occupied and not paying attention.

#20. This picture just melts my heart.

#21. Eyes that express a thousand words.

#22. Huddling for warmth.

#23. Two versions of grumpy in one picture.

#24. When you have a fight with your boyfriend and don’t even want to look at him.

#25. Doing my own version of the tongue-out pose.

#26. It’s amazing how someone’s eyes can create all the difference.

#27. Don’t you even think of messing with me.

#28. Chilling on top of fences is our thing.

#29. Licking snow off my paws.

#30. When your elder sibling decides to take the spot on the top.

#31. How pretty it is when the rays of the sun reflect on our coats.

#32. It’s clear who the alpha male is.

#33. Posing for a close-up.

#34. This cat is definitely in his own world.

#35. Looking from the corner of my eyes like.

Image Credit & More Info; Alla Lebedeva | youtube

Despite the picturesque beauty of winter, with its pristine white snow covering our surroundings, the accompanying cold can be quite challenging to endure. These chilly weather conditions have a profound impact not only on humans but also on animals. In Turkey, where the winter season brings about a considerable drop in temperature, a compassionate woman keenly observed the effects of the cold weather on stray cats and devised an ideal solution.

Sebnem Ilhan, a dentist residing in the town of Tekirdag, took the initiative to construct a cat ladder that provides access for stray cats into her home. She expressed her motivation, stating, “I made the ladder so the cats can come into my comfortable house.” Sebnem’s benevolence extended further as she transformed her residence into a sanctuary for stray cats in need of refuge from the cold.

Despite Sebnem’s well-meaning intentions, she harbored uncertainty about her neighbors’ reactions to her innovative project. To mitigate potential concerns, she strategically adorned the cat ladder with flower pots, envisioning them as decorative elements. Sebnem conveyed her thoughtful approach, stating, “I thought if I put some flower pots there, it wouldn’t bother anyone.”

We are pleased to report that Sebnem’s modest initiative has proven to be a success, garnering positive feedback. To date, numerous cats have gratefully accepted Sebnem’s generous offer, seeking refuge in her home as a warm and comfortable place to rest.

Sebnem’s compassion for animals extends beyond the construction of the cat ladder. She is a devoted animal lover actively involved in aiding creatures in dire need. In addition to her innovative project, Sebnem volunteers at a local rescue, dedicating her time to the well-being of stray dogs and cats in their care.

“I wish for no animal to experience hunger or thirst, only happiness. This world is not solely for people,” expressed the compassionate individual. Her story serves as a poignant reminder that animals hold significance, and caring for them is a deeply fulfilling endeavor. We earnestly hope that her acts of kindness inspire others to extend a helping hand to the vulnerable animals left to navigate the streets on their own.

Image Credit & More Info; sebnem.ilhan/Facebook | H/T; thedodo