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BY KAREN CHANEY
Bev Freed opened The Charming Cat Corner in 2015.
At The Charming Cat Corner, visitors can meet and adopt many types of cats. On average, there are 15,000 guests per year.
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The Charming Cat Corner o ers feline adoptions Before adopting a daughter in 2001, Bev Freed considered herself a dog person. She discovered cats are nurturing while watching the joy her daughter found while taking care of her new cat. What happened
Between 20 50 cats live on-site at The Charming Cat Corner, which is located at The Vista mall in Lewisville.
“We have two types of people who come here: the type who just want to engage with the cats and others who are interested in adopting,” she said. Freed said on average, there are 15,000 guests a year and 200 cat adoptions. Between 20 to 50 cats live on-site. Visitors will nd many types of cats, such as tuxedo, tabby, solid gray, solid black, solid orange, calico, tortoise and more. A veterinarian, vet tech and sta members maintain all cat health needs. Quote of note “We know the kittens will be adopted, but the ones with the snaggletooth or missing ear or a leg ... we want [guests] to know these cats will be companions in the home,” Freed said.
Freed opened The Charming Cat Corner in 2015, located at The Vista in Lewisville. Freed paired her vast feline knowledge with design elements meant to attract guests. “I chose to make it more like a home,” she said. “For the visitors, I chose to make it an immersive experience.” In a nutshell Freed said the business’s purpose is two-fold.
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