
09/09/2025
The Oaknoll Retirement Community Catty Shack
Iowa City, Iowa
(And yes, They are using Beth Anne's Finest!)
“What a treat for my spirit.”
“Kitty, you are so relaxing for me.”
“Way better than TV.”
”I love playing with him.”
These are just a few of the 200+ comments from visitors to the Oaknoll Catty
Shack, which opened in June 2025 in a small apartment on the main campus.
Guests have included residents from the Loft, Health Center, Assisted Living,
and Independent Living—often joined by staff, families, and plenty of children
and grandchildren. Many staff members stop in during their breaks to enjoy
feline company.
The Catty Shack is a lively, joyful place, with whimsical cat and bird artwork
covering the walls. In just a few short months, three cats have been fostered,
all of whom have found loving homes through visitors’ adoptions. Currently,
the sole foster cat is Ladybird—sweet, soft, playful, and adored by the 14
resident and staff volunteers who care for her.
Oaknoll partners with Paws & More in Washington, Iowa, who provide the
foster cats along with food and healthcare, and they handle all adoptions.