| Kathy just started volunteering this year and has definitely jumped in with both feet 🙂 Her drive to learn more and find more ways to help is obvious in her willingness to help cover shifts for others, change shift times to fill in shorter handed shifts and help out on short notice (we are so glad she lives as close as she does) but sorry that she’ll be doing the “snowbird” thing for a while. It’s always great to see newer volunteers find that “joy” and be able to share it so quickly with others and we are grateful that she’s chosen Procyon. |
Q. How did you become involved with Procyon in the first place?
A. Last summer I had found 5 baby raccoons and it inspired me to get more involved in their care as well as other animal care and rehabilitation. The experience I have gained from volunteering at Procyon has been so wonderful for me. To be able to be a part of the rehabilitation of all the animals at Procyon has been such a life-changing experience.
Q. What is your favourite kind of critter to work with?
A. I truly love working with all the animals at Procyon but Raccoons have a very special place in my heart. I would love to see more research done on the raccoon species and how we as a society can understand their needs better and not to separate Mom raccoon from her babies and to relocate them together. We may need to expand at Procyon to help facilitate that.
Q. What do you find the most rewarding part of volunteering here?
A. The most rewarding part of volunteering is seeing the animals being cared for by other volunteers and also seeing them being rehabilitated.
Q. What do you think is the most important thing you share with those not involved about helping/living in harmony with wildlife?
A. The most important thing I share with people that are not volunteering at Procyon is to respect and care for our environment and all the animals in it. Also Stop relocating Mom raccoon without her babies.
Q What is something about you that other volunteers would be surprised if they knew?
A. I don’t like condiments on my food for i.e. Mayo, relish, ketchup and mustard. My hotdogs and hamburgers are plain (nothing on them)Lol
Yayyy <3 incredibly well deserved. We love you Kathy!! Animals and people included haha
Yeah!! I truly agree that the separation of Mom from her babies should never happen, if Mom is around. Raccoons are incredibly humorous and loving animals.
Thank you so much! It truly is an honor to be recognized for my love of animals and their well-being. 🐾🐾