Main Picture, For the Love of Cats, part of the Niagara Falls Humane Society, 3770 Montrose Rd, Unit 7, Niagara Falls ON
“The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it” – Mother Teresa
Why become a volunteer? To feel great by doing a good thing, contributing to an important cause and to spend time with like-minded people.
The job of a volunteer at the cat adoption center is working with cats that are normally strays, some who have had very little or no human interactions. They come in frightened, possibly angry or aggressive, and some show no emotion at all. So in saying that, TRUST has to happen, and to do that we do our best to spend as much time with them as we can.
During that interaction we see changes in their personalities and behaviours and we know that showing them love, time and patience goes a long way in helping them to find a forever home. It is very rewarding and enjoyable to find the right family that matches with the right cat. The saying is, It is not the people that pick the animal (cat) but the animal (cat) that picks the people. (Below, cats lounging at For the Love of Cats)
It also does wonders for us too. It provides us with emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. There is a bond that happens between helping them and us, they help us by reducing stress and some other emotions which help in being calm and relaxed in our daily life. It is a win-win situation. It also gives us professional and life experiences for future endeavours. Stating on a resume that you are a volunteer gives future employers knowledge about you. It shows teamwork, respect of others through communication and work ethics.
“Volunteers don’t get paid not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless” – Sherry Anderson
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please pop in either For The Love Of Cats, the Shelter or go to our website, www.nfhs.ca.
And finally, there is an invitation for 20 people, but please no kids, to join us in an event called Nap for Cats, April 20, 2018, 6 p.m till April 21, 2018. 9 a.m at For The Love Of Cats location. Contact us at 905-356-4409 for more information, or check us out on facebook.
Some of the cats available at For The Love of Cats Now…
August below is a female 2 year old tabby. For more information CLICK HERE.
Junior Beef is a loving 2 year old boy. For more information CLICK HERE.
Below, black beauty 5 year old Moana. For more information CLICK HERE.
For information on all animals at the Niagara Falls Humane Societym please visit their website: www.nfhs.ca
This week’s column wiritten by Dianna Dawson
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