Cats I Loved in July

 

As of the end of October/start of November, I have been with my Cats Protection Adoption Centre as a Desensitization Volunteer for a whole 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 but of course that was the year that time stood still. I was re-contacted 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. 
Once a week I pop in to spend time with beautiful fur babies, hugging those that want to be hugged, playing with those who want to play and just sitting with those who may be afraid or are timid to help 'desensitize' them and give them company.
While there I always take photos and videos, some of which are used on social media to help spotlight any cats who may have been overlooked or have waited longer than others for their furrever homes. However, of course, these photos also feature in my daily photos - I'm almost done with year 10 now - and so I thought it would be nice for me to look back on and remember every cat I've had the pleasure of meeting by sharing them here too. I am aware it is in fact December and these photos are from July. I decided to post them on a 6-month delay.
Here are the cats I loved in July.

Sparkle
Solero
Whizzy & Wiggy
Kiki
Ronnie & Miles
Sam

Sam had been having a rough time. His door was shaded by blankets as he'd been very frightened, so before I left on this day I decided I'd pop in and just sit for 5 minutes. He was hiding under his blanket but I talked very softly, sang a little to him and then spotted a nose peeking at me! All of a sudden he came out and straight over to me! We had kisses and hugs and we sat and watched everything outside the window. I explained to him where he was and what was going on and then it was dinner time.

Angelina
Sapphire
Elsa
Miles & Ronnie
Sam

Tipsy
Ginny
Sam

Oliver & Stanley
Annabelle
Elsa
Ronnie & Miles
Tim
Rio
Mrs Norris

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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
Cats I Loved in June

I thought I'd also share my lovely pin and certificate to celebrate my 1-year cativersary!

Until next time...