The R Star Foundation’s PURR Ministry
This is a unique ministry for shut-ins, those in hospice,
and patients in hospital’s where animal visits are permitted and convalescent
homes which permit animal visits.
STAR KITTY is the cat that goes and sits with people and allows them to pet her without much concern to the cat. The purpose is to bring some joy to another’s life. Naturally Star Kitty is assisted by her handler Rosalind Russell, who drives her where she is invited and gives her treats after her work is complete. Star Kitty is always extra happy when she returns to her home in Laguna Beach after visiting rounds are complete. She knows she has done something great. It is well documented that animals do calm people tremendously, so much so that high blood pressure patients and other heart condition patients are told the benefits of having animals. More and more convalescent homes provide a few animals as “staff” for those living with them. Animals bring joy; joy brings healing. The clip is from 9.10.06 from the Pet Parade & Chili Cook Off. Star Kitty is surrounded with dogs and just keeps her eyes on them without a great deal of upset. In ’06 she did win for her costume, a Hawaiian theme. For the second year in a row, she has been the only cat representing felines. Star Kitty makes appointments to visit with people who request her for petting. In the past, Star Kitty has served those at South Coast Medical Hospital and made innumerable visits to shut-ins and those care of some kind.
She can be reached at: 949/497-2545