2nd Chance Cat Rescue founder Daniela Maslen homeless after sale failed

2nd Chance Cat Rescue founder Daniela Maslen has found homes for hundreds of cats and kittens — now she’s the one who needs shelter.

2nd Chance Cat Rescue founder Daniela Maslen and kittens are out in the cold after the sale of her property fell at the last minute.

A CASEY woman who has found homes for hundreds of vulnerable cats and kittens now needs a roof over her own head.

2nd Chance Cat Rescue founder Daniela Maslen said she, her husband and 15 rescue cats were homeless, due to a delay in getting the funds from the sale of her former home.

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Ms Maslen had packed up her Hampton Park home last week ready to move into a new property she had bought in Cranbourne, when she was advised settlement had fallen through.

“After packing everything into a semi-trailer, after six months of careful planning and expecting to settle into our new home we got a phone call from our lawyers stating that the purchaser of our home has not got approved bank finance,” she told the Leader.

“I have 15 cats in cages ready for the big move. Only food for one night and the clothes on our back.”

Fifteen cats and kittens currently living with Ms Maslen are also homeless after the sale of her house fell through. Picture: David Caird

Ms Maslen operated the animal rescue organisation out of her home and had bought the new property to provide more space for her feline charges.

She said it had been difficult to find temporary lodging that would also house the rescued cats, which were not suitable for adoption yet. “Catteries can be very expensive and they won’t take cats without vaccination papers — which are in storage with our belongings,” she said.

“We are in limbo. This is just a nightmare.”

The pair and the cats have accommodation until Friday, but Ms Maslen was concerned the cats needed to stay in cages while there and she was running out of food for them.

To help support the cats during Ms Maslen’s hour of need by donating to 2nd Chance Cat Rescue or buying their Christmas cards or calendars through their Facebook page or online at 2ndchancecatrescue.com.au

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