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Feeling blue? It's Free Love Friday: Get comforted by the cafe cats on Friday, free
“Cats are therapeutic,” says Tanya Hilgendorf, CEO/President of the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) which launched the cat café in May of this year. “Their soothing purrs not only helps cats’ own breathing, but also studies show that cats’ purring helps lower humans’ blood pressure and stress and literally help us heal.” Research suggests that cats purr within a range that is known to be medically therapeutic. “I’ve seen it,” says Haley Chynoweth, manager at the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center. “People come in to the cat café down and leave with their spirits lifted.” And though there’s no obligation to adopt, that option is open to visitors needing continual comfort, too. The Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center cat café is at 5245 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Visitors on Friday, November 11 will receive free admission for up to one hour. Up to two children over the age of 4 may accompany an adult. Space is limited and first-come, first-served.
About The Humane Society of Huron Valley: The Humane Society of Huron Valley, located in Ann Arbor, is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies solely on the generosity of our supporters to provide critical community programs and services. HSHV is an award-winning organization, recognized for our best practices and highest animal "save-rate" among all similar shelters in Michigan. Charity Navigator, the nation's top charity evaluator, awarded HSHV a 4-star ranking, the highest possible. The mission of HSHV is to promote the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community. HSHV is not affiliated with any other humane organization and does not receive funding from the United Way. More information can be found on HSHV’s website (hshv.org) and on our annual report (www.hshv.org/2015annualreport).
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Ann Arbor, MI (November 10,
2016)