Our names our Kathy and David, and we are the owners, and very proud parents, of many animals that are 9th Life Rescue & Sanctuary. In 1988, I (Kathy) saved my very first animal – a cat named Den. After feeling what I felt for him, and how he loved me, I continued to save a few cats where I could. In 1987, I contracted Lyme’s Disease (the first time of three) and had to quit my job and go on disability. In 1992, after I was diagnosed with Lupus and RA (autoimmune diseases, which would be one reason I could not have children), I moved back by my family in Abbotsford, Wisconsin. I saved a few more cats, but in 1994, I had a chance to purchase my first home in the City of Abbotsford (pop. 2,000?). Now that I had my own place, I knew it would be easier to help the animals. It’s amazing how many people from different towns knew me and called me to come and help an animal. From 1998 to 2001, I volunteered at a shelter in a neighboring town, until they had to close down due to a lack of funds. I did take home a couple of cats from the shelter and tried to save many newborn kittens. It is rare to have a good outcome with newborn kittens. The ones that did not make it are laid to rest in our front yard. I am there for each one of my animals that have to be euthanized (or are dying naturally), and I hold them as they die, always telling them how much their Mom and Dad love them and will always love them. I do lose control when they are gone and cry for days. I always say a prayer for them. We hold every single animal, unless it is a case where an animal dies while we are sleeping or not home. I even lost my 20-year old cat, Twique, on 9/11/08, of all days. We have so much heartbreak with doing this and so many pleasures.


510 North Third Avenue
Abbotsford, Wisconsin 54405

Call us: (715) 316-0054