Blue Cross recently launched a new campaign to help animals find homes, and in the process, created the first-ever Estate Agent for Cats.
The pop-up shop in London is offering cat-sized homes that have specifically been made for pets. Just as there are many diverse homes available for humans on the market, the array of housing options for cats is just as diverse. The cat houses range from cozy cottages to regal manors, each of which has been designed by a participating journalist, blogger, designer, student or retailer.
These charitable, fully functional cat houses will be put up for sale as part of a silent auction, which will help to further Blue Cross' efforts in helping animals find homes across the country, particularly pets that are homeless, unwanted, sick and injured.
Pet Housing Pop-Ups
Blue Cross Created an Estate Agency to Help Animals Find Homes
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