Meet Our Rescue Volunteering Family

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Meet Lesley - Main TNR Trapper, Microchip Implanter and RTA collector.

A true cornerstone of our team, Lesley has been with us since nearly day one, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our founder in the early days of our rescue.

Lesley plays a critical role in the health, safety, and future of the community cats we help. Her skill, precision, and unwavering dedication make her an irreplaceable part of what we do. With a quiet determination and years of hand-on experience, she helps ensure every cat has the best possible chance at a safe and healthy life. 

Fun fact: Lesley has a knack for turning chaos into calm - whether trapping a wary cat or handling a difficult rescue, she makes it look efortless  every time.

 Meet Jos - HQ Animal Care Volunteer, Sponsorship, Monthly CATalougue & Sales.

Say hello to Jos, one of our amazing volunteers who wears many hats (and maybe a few cat hairs too 😸).

When she is not busy cuddling rescues and making sure our animals feel loved and cared for, Jos is also the first to scan new arrivals for chips and keeps all the pen door updates current. On top of that, she’s working behind the scenes on sponsorships, sales, and even writes our amazing monthly CATalogue updates and blog!

Whether it’s pampering kitties, typing up stories, or helping raise funds with flair – Jos does it all with heart, humour, and a whole lot of passion. 💕

We’re lucky to have this multi-talented superstar on our team. Give Jos a virtual high-five!

Meet Kate - HQ Animal Care Volunteer.

With a heart full of compassion and a deep love for animals, Kate brings energy, empathy, and dedication to our team. 

Whether she is feeding, cleaning, or simply offering comforting presence, she ensures every animal in our care feels safe and loved. Her commitment helps create a nurturing environment where our furry (and sometimes feathered!) friends can thrive.

Fun fact: Kate has a special talent for making even the shyest animals feel comfortable - and rumour has it, she’s got a secret hand shake with every paw that crosses our rescue!

Meet Row - HQ Animal Care Assistant & New Starters Coordinator. 

From caring for animals to supporting our newest team members, Row wears many hats - and wears them all with kindness and grace. Her days are filled with gentle purrs and friendly greetings, as she helps both furry friends and fresh-faced volunteers feel right at home. 

With a natural gift for making others feel welcomed and supported, Row is the friendly face new volunteers look for guidance, encouragement, and the occasional treat recommendation (for both humans and pets!). Her passion for animals is only matched by her love for helping others find their place in our pack. 

Meet Claire - HQ Animal Care Volunteer.

As an Animal Care Volunteer, Claire brings a big heart, gentle hands and an endless supply of kindness  to every shift. Whether it’s cuddling cats, playing with kittens or making sure every bowl is full and every tail is wagging, Claire is always ready to lend a helping paw. 

Her love for animals shines through in everything she does, and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and compassion she gives so freely. The furry friends adore her - and so do we!

Meet Jo- HQ Animal Care Assistant. 

With a calm presence and a heart full of compassion, Jo is one of those rare people who animals (and humans!) naturally gravitate towards. As a dedicated Animal Care Assistant, she quietly makes an impact - from comforting nervous newcomers to keeping spaces clean, cosy, and safe. 

Her attention to detail and gentle way with animals make her an essential part of our team, and we’re constantly inspired by the love and patience she brings every single day. 

Meet Claire - HQ Animal Care Assistant. 

Behind every content purr there’s someone like Claire making it all happen. As one of our amazing Animal Care Volunteers, Claire is always there with a helping Hand, a warm smile, and just the right amount of treats. 

Whether she is tidying up the kennels, soothing a nervous rescue, or making sure every animal gets the attention they deserve, Claire brings steady care and genuine love to every. Shift. Her calm energy makes the animals feel safe - and her dedication makes our whole team stronger. 

Meet Alex - HQ Animal Care Volunteer.

A valued member of our volunteer team, Alex brings kindness, reliability, and a genuine love for animals.

As well as lending a hand with daily care and offering comfort to the rescues, Alex is often behind the camera capturing lovely photos, and is one of the first to scan new arrivals for microchips to help reunite lost pets with their families. He also keeps the pen doors updated so everyone knows each animal’s story.

Whether it’s caring for our cats, keeping everything in order, or simply making the animals feel safe and loved, Alex is always ready to help wherever needed.

Fun fact: Alex is convinced that the animals secretly vote him ‘Best Snack Distributor’ – and honestly, who can blame them?

Meet Andrea - HQ Animal Care Assistant & Weekly Rota Coordinator. 

When it comes to keeping both animals and schedules happy, Andrea is the one we count on! As a devoted animal care volunteer and our weekly rota coordinator, she balances cuddles with calendars like a total pro. 

From feeding to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, she brings a calm, can-do attitude to every task. She’s the quiet force making sure every shift is covered - and every furry resident is happy. 

Meet Rebecca - HQ Animal Care Volunteer. 

Rebecca is our resident superstar when it comes to keep our HQ spotless and sparkling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for tidiness, she ensures every nook and cranny is ready for our furry friends to feel safe and comfortable. 

Whether it’s sweeping, sanitising, or organising supplies, Rebecca tackles it all with a smile - proving  that a tidy space is a happy place for the furries and people alike. 

Fun fact: Rebecca is convinced that the cats secretly judge her cleaning skills and she is determined to keep impressing them!

Meet Rachel - HQ Animal Care Assistant. 

From the first rattle of the feeding bowls in the morning, to a cosy check-in in the afternoon, Rachel is there making sure every resident is well-fed, comfortable and throughly fussed over. 

Whether it’s coaxing  a shy cat out for a cuddle, ensuring a rabbit’s medication goes down without a fuss or having a play time with the kittens, Rachel treats every creature as if it were her own.

We absolutely know from the wagging tails and loud purrs Rachel is greeted with every day that she is a firm favourite amongst our HQ residents. 

Meet Dani - Part of the Fosterer Family.

With a heart as big as her love for every paw and purr, Dani opens her home to foster animals with kindness and gentle care. Her nurturing spirit helps shy souls find confidence, and her patience turns fosters into forever friends.

Always ready with a soothing word or a soft cuddle, Dani is the calm in the storm for animals finding their footing. Her love for animals shines through everything she does - proving that sometimes, the kindest hands make the strongest heroes.

Fun fact: Dani is also a master at sneaking extra treats to her fosters - and they’re all absolutely convinced she’s their favourite hooman!

Meet Gemma - Fosterer &  Mom of junior fundraisers.

Armed with endless compassion, a knack for cuddles, and a calendar some fulger  than most, Gemma opens her home to foster animals who need a fresh start. Her love and patience help them blossom into their best selves, ready for their forever homes.

Gemma’s children are right there beside  her - the junior fundraising dream team, proving that kindness is hereditary. Together they’ve turned community spirit in a family affair, raising not just money, but hope.

Gemma is living proof that with enough love (and maybe a little coffee), one person can really change the world one purr at a time.

Meet the Homer family - Fosterers and Fundraisers.

This powerhouse family seems to run on equal parts love, laughter, and caffeine! Mum and dad are big-hearted captains steering the ship - opening their home (and hearts) to foster pets who need a soft place to land. The kids are official snugglers, treat distributors and playtime supervisors. 

When they are not fostering, they are out fundraising in the community.

They are proof that kindness can be a family tradition - and making a difference is even sweeter when you do it together.

Meet Katy- Fosterer and soon-to-be animal photographer at the rescue.

From the moment tiny paws cross her doorstep, Katy becomes their guide to the big wide world - complete with toys to play with, couches to scale, and a lap to curl up on. Specialising in fostering playful, tiny purring machines, Katy helps them grow in confidence (and cuteness) until they are ready for the their forever homes.

Soon, Katy will be also be the rescue’s official purr-fesional photographer, capturing each whiskered face and gleaming eyes so their personalities shine through in every adoption post. We’re paws-itively grateful for her big heart and camera skills. 

Meet Jean- part of the Fosterer Family. 

With a heart as warm as a freshly brewed cuppa (and a lap that’s rarely without a cat on it), Jean has a special gift for turning scared little strays into confident, cuddly companions. Jean lavishes every cat in her care with patience, play, ad the odd nickname until they are ready to go to their forever homes. 

Whether it’s winning over a shy old gentleman or keeping pace with a whirlwind of mischievous kittens, Jean makes every whisker count. 

Around here, we’re pretty sure the cats are  the ones doing the choosing and Jean always makes the shortlist!