I'm volunteering at a cat adoption place..

brianlojeck · Apr 25, 2005

so I'm in the local PetSmart getting some litter and food and stuff, and I stop by the Adoption area in the back, where they have a few cages holding cats in need of adoption. Most are abandoned house pets, so they are plenty friendly, and paw at the glass as people walk by. (I guess they avoid putting the real psycho kitties out on display or something...)

Anyway, this time there was a sign that they were looking for volunteers to help with cleaning the cages, socializing the animals, etc... I had a moment of soft-heartedness, and signed up to come in after work one day a week.

Now, it turns out that the cleaning and feeding is mostly done in the morning, so all that will really be left by the time I get there is socializing the little beasts.

In other words, I've just volunteered to pet and play with friendly adoption cats.

boy... this is going to be tough. ;-)

roxy_loves_cj · Apr 25, 2005

I want to do that so bad!!! The only thing is that I would try to take home all of them. I am just a big softie, and every time I go there, every single one of them makes my heart melt!

coolcat · Apr 25, 2005

My sinceres congratulations Brian,

I really hope in MÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]rida exist some place like that to work in there like you..

Hope you can take picÂ´s of the sweet boy and Girls on the Shelter to meet they!!!

Good Luck!

meiam · Apr 25, 2005

oh how fun! i too would want to take all of them home! but then again my husband has banned from bringing home anymore

brianlojeck · Apr 25, 2005

Originally Posted by Roxy_loves_CJ

I want to do that so bad!!! The only thing is that I would try to take home all of them. I am just a big softie, and every time I go there, every single one of them makes my heart melt!

My wife's already warned me not to come home with meowing pockets. ;-)

clixpix · Apr 25, 2005

Originally Posted by brianlojeck

so I'm in the local PetSmart getting some litter and food and stuff, and I stop by the Adoption area in the back, where they have a few cages holding cats in need of adoption. Most are abandoned house pets, so they are plenty friendly, and paw at the glass as people walk by. (I guess they avoid putting the real psycho kitties out on display or something...)

Anyway, this time there was a sign that they were looking for volunteers to help with cleaning the cages, socializing the animals, etc... I had a moment of soft-heartedness, and signed up to come in after work one day a week.

Now, it turns out that the cleaning and feeding is mostly done in the morning, so all that will really be left by the time I get there is socializing the little beasts.

In other words, I've just volunteered to pet and play with friendly adoption cats.

boy... this is going to be tough. ;-)

Whew...that's going to be rough! I'm sure you'll be able to struggle through! ;-)

jcat · Apr 25, 2005

Originally Posted by brianlojeck

My wife's already warned me not to come home with meowing pockets. ;-)

That sounds familiar! Enjoy!

fwan · Apr 25, 2005

aww i wish they had something like that here id love to go!!

beckiboo · Apr 25, 2005

I foster cats, and it is wonderful, but hard to let everyone go. And my kids miss each sweetie, no matter how long or short they are here!

Enjoy giving them some attention, and the late day check on food and water will be to their benefit, too.

ugaimes · Apr 25, 2005

Originally Posted by brianlojeck

My wife's already warned me not to come home with meowing pockets. ;-)

We'll see how long that lasts! That's really great what you're doing Brian; doesn't sound like they had to twist your arm to get you to help!

misstorri · Apr 25, 2005

I always think about volunteering at one of my local shelters but it would kill me! Eric has already warned me not to bring anymore cats home!

janemary · Apr 25, 2005

I volunteer at my local animal shelter, it can be very hard at times, but so rewarding.

I always have love to give, especially towards animals in need

berylayn · Apr 25, 2005

congrats on your new duties! I started volunteering at our local Petsmart about 2 weeks ago. So far so good (although I do want to take them all home with me!

). Keep us posted on how it goes.

cheeseface · Apr 25, 2005

Originally Posted by brianlojeck

so I'm in the local PetSmart getting some litter and food and stuff, and I stop by the Adoption area in the back, where they have a few cages holding cats in need of adoption. Most are abandoned house pets, so they are plenty friendly, and paw at the glass as people walk by. (I guess they avoid putting the real psycho kitties out on display or something...)

Anyway, this time there was a sign that they were looking for volunteers to help with cleaning the cages, socializing the animals, etc... I had a moment of soft-heartedness, and signed up to come in after work one day a week.

Now, it turns out that the cleaning and feeding is mostly done in the morning, so all that will really be left by the time I get there is socializing the little beasts.

In other words, I've just volunteered to pet and play with friendly adoption cats.

boy... this is going to be tough. ;-)

That's cool.

How many hours do you stay there?

brianlojeck · Apr 26, 2005

Originally Posted by Hydroaxe

That's cool.

How many hours do you stay there?

Not sure yet, this is my first week, so I'm still in orientation.

gailc · Apr 26, 2005

That would be tough as I would bring all home!!

wellingtoncats · Apr 26, 2005

Aww congrats!

I'm volunteering at a cat adoption place..

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