Cat Haven

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 Outside of Fresno, CA near Dunlap is the
Project Survival, Cat Haven  https://cathaven.com/.

It is not you typical zoo but a bunch of enclosures among the
Sierra Foothills. Unfortunately for photographers the cats have to
be in enclosures. Having to shoot through wire mesh can be a problem
that you will notice on many of the following photographs.

Also it was a warm day in the middle of the afternoon
so most of the cats were taking a siesta.



















Go, See, Enjoy. Stay Safe and Photograph.

Dave

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