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Reader Stories: How I Became an Animal Shelter Or Cat Rescue Group Volunteer

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Most animal shelters and cat rescue groups could not exist were it not for volunteer help. Especially during bad economic times, municipal and county governments are tightening up the budgets, and shelters depend more and more on volunteers. Yours is a sacred trust - the comfort and loving care you give these caged cats brings happiness to lives where there is little to be happy about.

Share your cat volunteer experiences using the attached form. You may also post the name, location, and URL of the shelter or rescue group. (Post the full link and I will hyperlink it for you.) You may also upload two related photos.

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What was your motivation to volunteer for a shelter or rescue group?
Do you groom and pet the cats? Clean cages and litter boxes? Specialize in older cats or kittens? Other activities?

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Share your best advice here for others who might be interested in volunteering for a shelter or cat rescue group.

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