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Welcome to paradise: Hawaiian cat sanctuary

  • <p>A cat relaxes in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    A cat relaxes in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>Hannah Shaw, aka Kitten Lady, 30, is surrounded by rescued cats at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    Hannah Shaw, aka Kitten Lady, 30, is surrounded by rescued cats at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

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    Kitten Lady is surrounded by rescued cats at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

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    A kitty looks suprised to have its picture taken while chilling in a tree at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>Andrew Marttila, 32, is inspected by rescued cats at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    Andrew Marttila, 32, is inspected by rescued cats at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>Kitties sit next to cat treats in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    Kitties sit next to cat treats in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

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    Kitten Lady is surrounded by rescued felines at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>An inquisitive cat comes to say hello at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    An inquisitive cat comes to say hello at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>Loads of felines at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    Loads of felines at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

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  • <p>This cat looks down on Andres Marttila who takes its picture at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    This cat looks down on Andres Marttila who takes its picture at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>Keoni Vaughn, the Executive Director of the Lanai Cat Sanctuary sits whilst being innundated by cats below a Love sign at the haven of kittys. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    Keoni Vaughn, the Executive Director of the Lanai Cat Sanctuary sits whilst being innundated by cats below a Love sign at the haven of kittys. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>Several cats relaxt at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    Several cats relaxt at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

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  • <p>A grey kitty sits in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    A grey kitty sits in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>A fluffy cat has its hair ruffled by the wing at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    A fluffy cat has its hair ruffled by the wing at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

  • <p>A black cat has a lick of water at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
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    A black cat has a lick of water at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News)

<p>A cat relaxes in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Hannah Shaw, aka Kitten Lady, 30, is surrounded by rescued cats at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Kitten Lady is surrounded by rescued cats at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>A kitty looks suprised to have its picture taken while chilling in a tree at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Andrew Marttila, 32, is inspected by rescued cats at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Kitties sit next to cat treats in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Kitten Lady is surrounded by rescued felines at the the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>An inquisitive cat comes to say hello at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Loads of felines at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>This cat looks down on Andres Marttila who takes its picture at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Keoni Vaughn, the Executive Director of the Lanai Cat Sanctuary sits whilst being innundated by cats below a Love sign at the haven of kittys. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>Several cats relaxt at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>A grey kitty sits in the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>A fluffy cat has its hair ruffled by the wing at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
<p>A black cat has a lick of water at the shade at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary in Hawaii. (Photo: Andrew Marttila/Caters News) </p>
Yahoo News Photo Staff

This Hawaiian cat sanctuary has created an incredible island paradise for the state’s stray cats. Although most people would take a trip to one of the Hawaiian Islands’ many heavenly sights, Andrew Marttila, 32, and his partner, Hannah Shaw, 30, wanted to visit something more unusual. They decided to take a trip to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary, which is currently home to more than 500 felines. (Caters News)

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