A Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin couple is on a mission to not only set a Guinness World Record but to save as many cats as possible while doing so.
Shawn Redner and Hilary Siegel-Redner have spent a lot of time and money remodeling their basement so they could increase the number of cat figurines on display at their house — all of which are part of a “mew-seum” they put together that helps them raise money for shelter cats.
Back in 2020, they had 4,000 items on display. By this summer, that number jumped to 7,000, thanks to regular visits to thrift stores, rummage sales and flea markets.
Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum is now open, with Shawn and Hilary offering tours of their home — and all the proceeds from the tours being donated to local cat shelters.
The couple said their ultimate goal is to build a cat cafe and museum to house their collection, which includes 5,000 more items in storage.
But Hilary explained that these grand plans — however noble — won’t happen by accident. “This is all we do,” said Hilary. “This museum has taken over my life.” (WTMJ-TV)
