01/21/2026
At Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro, everyone in our care is like family. We know their stories, their hopes, and their dreams. This is what draws us together. Every month, we strive to make a dream come true for at least one resident in our community. Our Dare to Dream recipient for the month of January is Karen Buser!
Karen grew up on a farm with five siblings, where her love for animals—especially cats and dogs—truly began. Many of her favorite childhood memories involve the animals she helped care for, and that love has stayed with her throughout her life.
After facing some health challenges, Karen sadly had to rehome her beloved cat when she could no longer care for it on her own. Knowing how much she missed having a furry friend around, we planned a special surprise: a visit The Cat's Brew Cafe in Sun Prairie.
The Cat’s Brew is a cat café that partners with a local rescue to help cats find their forever homes. The rescue ensures every cat is vetted, microchipped, and healthy before they arrive at the café, where they stay until adopted. The rescue provides all the food and litter, while the café offers a welcoming space for guests and potential adopters to interact with the cats. Visitors pay by the hour to spend time in the cat room and can bring in any drinks from the café.
Since opening in 2023, The Cat’s Brew has helped 85 cats find loving homes—including three just last week! They can host up to nine cats at a time, and whenever one gets adopted, another rescue kitty moves in.
Karen had a wonderful time watching, playing with, and snuggling the cats while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Before heading out, she was gifted a Cat’s Brew t-shirt, and we wrapped up the outing with a delicious lunch at Tipsy Cow!
It was a beautiful day filled with joy, comfort, and lots of purrs—exactly what Karen needed. 🐾❤️🐱
