Meet Allison!
Occupation: Social Worker
Years with Purrfect Match: 5
My personal pets: I'm owned by two cats. Sadie is an almost 19 year old tortie I found under the dumpster at my apartment right after I graduated college. I coaxed her out, scooped her up, locked her in the bathroom and went to buy cat supplies. She's my grouchy mama's girl and I wouldn't have it any other way. Oreo is a 16 year old tuxedo. I guess you could say he was my wedding present. He was born to my sister-in-law's cat right after we got back from our honeymoon. He is the cuddliest and most vocal cat I've ever had. He's a mama's boy and still acts like a kitten; he just wears out a little faster. He's also addicted to all carbs-pizza, biscuits, and crackers/chips are some of his favorite snacks. We also have two flocks of chickens-bantam cochins and lavender orphingtons. They keep us laughing and provide us with plenty of fresh eggs and bug control. I also raise a variety of caterpillars and butterflies. Watching a caterpillar form it's chrysalis or the butterfly emerge from the chrysalis is truly amazing! I love when they hang out with me for a bit before flying off. Lastly we have two aquariums with fish. My Betta, Houdini, is my favorite, but don't tell the others!
My favorite part about volunteering with PM: My favorite part of volunteering with Purrfect Match is two fold. I love all the wonderful people I have met and all of the friendships I have made through volunteering with Purrfect Match. And then of course, the cats! I've always loved cats and getting to be around a whole house full of cats every week is the best, especially when I've had a rough week. I have a soft spot for the scared cats. I love spending extra time with them and coaxing them out. Finally seeing a cat who was cowering in a corner or hiding in it's bed or under the blanket coming out for attention and melting into your hand when you touch them is incredible. It's hard watching them go whenever it's time for them to travel up north or go to their new homes. There are always one or two out of every batch that you feel extra close to, and it's extra hard to see them go, but we send them off with a little piece of our hearts, knowing the best is yet to come. It's always extra special when their adopters keep in touch with us. We get to see updates on the cats we all love, and we often develop friendships with their new families.