Cats I Loved in June

 

Now that October has passed, I have now officially been volunteering with Cats Protection for over a year!
I originally applied to volunteer in 2019, had my phone interviews etc and had a meeting booked to go into the centre in February 2020. We all know what happened then... Thankfully I was very lucky to hear back in September 2021 and although I hadn't left my house for over a year and a half at that point, I pushed myself to do this because it was such a special opportunity. My title is Cat Desensitization Volunteer and as of the start of this year, I have also been running our centre's Instagram and doing bits for the other social media channels.
Once a week I get to go in and spend a few hours with the cats. I hug those that want to be hugged, play with those who want to play and just sit with those who may be afraid or are timid to help 'desensitize' them and give them company. While in I also take photos and videos to use on social media. Obviously, they also feature in my daily photo project as I want to remember every single cat I have the pleasure of meeting and loving. I was in two minds about sharing the photos here but have decided that I'm going to share them with a 6-month delay as by that time they will all be re-homed and a lot have had their names changed. This is purely for my own memories, as with everything on this blog but I'm sure people won't mind getting to see photos of cute cats...?

This day was National Hug Your Cat Day!
 Kirby
Leo
Alicia & Nessy

Zircon, Obsidian & Amethyst
Minim
Kiki

Doja
Angelina
Nessy
Sapphire
Rosie
Ted

Solero
Minim
Kiki
Cossie
Miles & Ronnie

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I tell each and every cat ' I love you' when I leave and my heart always breaks to close the door behind me whether they are sitting cosy in their hide or clawing and meowing at the glass. This volunteer placement has become a huge part of my life and part of my weekly routine. I can't wait to continue my journey with Cats Protection and urge you to check out your local centre!

Pop on over to Cats Protection | UK’s Largest Cat Welfare Charity to find the centre closest to you. Donate, shop online, buy from the centres' Amazon wishlist and most importantly ADOPT DON'T SHOP!!! Oh, and spay and neuter you're bloomin' pets. Rescue centres all over the country are really struggling right now and they all need your support. Thanks!

Check out lots more cute cats in the previous post in this series here >
Cats I Loved in January
Cats I Loved in February
Cats I Loved in March
Cats I Loved in April
Cats I Loved in May


Until next time...