MENOMONEE FALLS — After recent flooding destroyed their rescue space, Doodle’s Ranch and Sanctuary in Menomonee Falls is working to rebuild while caring for 31 cats in temporary living spaces. The sanctuary, which specializes in saving cats that would otherwise be euthanized due to health issues, lost everything in the flood.

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Jennifer Alvarez, founder of Doodle’s Ranch and Sanctuary, has been working alongside community volunteers to clear waterlogged items from her basement while creating temporary homes for the rescued animals.

"Now we are just focused on getting it all fixed up," Alvarez said.

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Cats are currently living in makeshift spaces throughout Alvarez's home. During the flooding, most of the cats refused to leave their familiar surroundings, making rescue efforts ch

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