Mevrouw van Weelde -->

Our founder, Henriette van Weelde, in front of the original Cat Boat with one of the earliest residents, Roxy.

<-- Major Bosshardt

Dutch Salvation Army stalwart Major Bosshardt presents a bouquet to Henriette van Weelde during a visit to the Cat Boat.

Annie M.G.Schmidt -->

Popular children's author Annie M. G. Schmidt chats with one of the residents.

<-- The big overhaul

Chaos during the early stages of the great transformation.

Work continues -->

New walls and floors gradually appear.

<-- One step closer ...

At this stage, it was difficult to imagine that it would ever be finished.

Will it really? -->

Yes, it's starting to look like it. The volunteers are all excited.

<-- Almost done

Well, almost? After all the hard work the volunteers can start with the fun stuff: preparing the rooms for their inhabitants, using toys, poles and what not.

And the outside as well -->

Outside, a carpenter puts the finishing touches to the new, improved Cat Boat.
And then it was finished. If you would like to see results, you are welcome to visit us. Click here for the address and opening hours.

<-- A cuckoo in the nest?

"Little Brown" proves that the Cat Boat occasionally bends the admission rules.

Young enthusiasm -->

Our youngest benefactor having a private moment with Olivier. Olivier was one of the first residents of boat 20.

<-- A picture is worth a 1000 words

Our artist / volunteer Gordon gives miss van Weelde one of his own paintings.

Boot 20 -->

For a few old cats the boat opposite Singel 20 has been turned into a home. A personal approach instead of an official one.