Individuals who do outstanding work in the field of cat rescue in the UK should be better recognised. I think they should receive an award of some sort or at least be written about on the internet.
To me they are invisible. I know that Marion of Cats Protection is a wonderful fosterer of rescue cats. I know of one or two outstanding cat rescuers in the US and one or two more but that is more or less it.
I would like individuals who have worked tirelessly to help save the lives of cats and improve their welfare without any special reward, to be formally recognised.
These people don’t necessarily want to be put on a pedestal but I do feel that there should be more information on the internet about the almost anonymous individuals working in cat rescue.
Out there, there are some really fine people. They are “ordinary people” doing excellent work for cats. I really admire these invisible people. They are the best. I admire them far more than I admire the rich and famous and the celebrities.
I am focusing on cat rescue. I have found some awards for work with animals including rescue work but even those are not that high profile and the ones I discovered on the internet were in the US.
I don’t think you can simply search the internet for the names of the special individuals working in cat rescue. As I stated, they are almost invisible to internet surfers. Who are they?
They could be people who are in management at cat rescue centers and who inspire others to work better. Or it could be Mrs X in some small town somewhere who has saved the lives of countless cats over many years without a shred of recognition. That is the person I’d like to see held up as an example of how to do good in society. Do we know someone like that?
Many years ago I did the PoC Feral Cat Rescue Awards! This is different. I’d like to see some individuals singled out for praise. They deserve a pat on the back.
Marc I can’t believe what I just read, what a kind and loving gesture of yours to make such a wonderful donation to Marion/Cats Protection to help feed the ferals, it’s so cold out now and that food is a lifeline to them. Marion will be so shocked! I just saw on Facebook she seems to be having a trying day so this will be a lovely boost for her. Thank you so much x
lol a load of cat food might finish our poor old car off but I’m sure he will gamely carry it for us if he can.
Jan this is Marion if you would like to read about her, she is one of this world’s earth angels for cats:
https://pictures-of-cats.org/Questions-For-Marion-A-Cats-Protection-Branch-Co-ordinator.html
Good for Babz – yes I just noticed on facebook she’s got a week off – guess I shouldn’t be browsing facebook at work 🙂
Maybe I can get the money to you in time for payday so you can get a bigger load – do you have a car with a big boot? 🙂
Hi Marc, sorry I was a while replying, Babz is on holiday this week and we’ve been to see a friend.
How very kind you are! We intend to buy some cat food for CP when payday comes around and will be filling a box for CP (and Kays Hill cats too of course) for Christmas but it’s small fry in comparison to the money you want to donate.
I really don’t know what to say about your generosity, you have me in tears at your kindness!
Yes you must write your article about Mitsi, the one you wrote about Red was so touching! xx
Hey – so I’ve written to Marion on facebook just letting her know and an email to Michael to work out how to do this 🙂