My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been a volunteer of Strays and Others from the beginning. Strays and Others was born out of a tragic fire in our town. An elderly couple who were animal lovers were killed along with many of the stray cats they took care of on their fixed income. I don't think many were aware of the number they tried to help until this event occurred. In the aftermath, a childhood friend of mine asked for my help with the rescue of the survivors of this group of cats. I agreed thinking I could help out for a while. Well I've been helping out 25+ years. I have been in charge of our small shelter for years, sometimes going every day, at times, multiple times a day giving medication, going on Holidays, going when I'm sick, going in the middle of the night when I wake up thinking "did I forget to put out water?" Am I crazy?(maybe!) But I do know it is so rewarding knowing you have found a new home for an animal or a safe haven for an elderly cat who is now "invisible" and not even a consideration for adoption by others. One of my best gifts was on Christmas Eve when I heard the first purr from a feral cat I had worked with for months. It is gifts like this that make volunteering with Strays and Others all worth it.

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