Central Florida Eagle Scout creates transition home for feral cats

OCALA, Fla. — In an effort to help find forever homes for feral cats, a Marion County high school senior is working with rescued cats so they can become acclimated to indoor living.

Eagle Scout Baylie Ayala’s masterpiece is a special home for feral cats at Sheltering Hands in Marion County.

What You Need To Know

  • Marion County Eagle Scout Baylie Ayala worked to create a special habitat to help feral cats at Sheltering Hands in Marion County
  • Ayala says she hopes to work in the medical field one day and says this volunteer effort is helping her get closer to her goal by forcing her out of her comfort zone
  • The special habitat helps feral cats get acclimated to living indoors, which, in turn, will hopefully help them find a forever home more quickly

“I actually never built anything in my life before,” Ayala said. “I never worked with a miter saw. The most I ever worked with was like a hammer and a screw.”…

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