There is a sad disparity between the amount of attention cats in need get, relative to dogs in need. Fortunately, there are people who love them and are willing to devote their lives to making this world, a better place for them.In today’s episode, we welcome Cynthia Long-Pace, owner and funder of The Sunshine Fund cat rescue, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, with a mission to honor the memory of a special kittie named Sunshine by fostering, supporting, and finding forever homes for cats and kittens, one meow at a time.Cynthia shares her story of surviving breast cancer, stepping up for the kittens, diving into rescue, and the learning opportunities that have come along the way that have helped her grow both as a person and as an organization.Topics include- Sunshine and the origins of the rescue- Surviving cancer and stepping up- The realities of cat rescue in Huston- Funding and spending in rescue- Uniting and building a community- The Cat Lounge- Setbacks, overcomings, and pivoting- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3MNQj4UBreast Cancer Awareness MonthUnited Pet Rescuers ConferenceAddicksLykoi CatsWant to connect with us? Follow us on social media!Email – podcast@cuddly.comInstagram @welovecuddlyTwitter @welovecuddlyFacebook @welovecuddlyhttps://cuddly.com