DOG WALKER, DOG ADOPTION COUNSELOR & FOSTER VOLUNTEER
In 2018, 199 cats and kittens were fostered by GTHS volunteers and staff. Although we don’t yet have an official Dog Foster Program (which is due to be launched in 2019) many puppies, senior dogs and medically challenged dogs were also cared for outside the walls of our shelter.
Jane is one such volunteer who provides necessary off-site care of our animals in need. Of being a Foster Volunteer Jane says “It is the most rewarding feeling ever to foster an animal who may have been ill, injured or traumatized; to watch their personalities blossom and then to find them a new home where they will be cared for and loved”.
Jane began volunteering in November 2015 as a Dog Walker, subsequently became a Dog Adoption Counsellor and added fostering to her busy schedule last year.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN VOLUNTEERING WITH THE GTHS?
I’ve been volunteering at the GTHS for just over 3 years.
WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK?
The animals first and foremost, but also the people who work and volunteer at the shelter.
WHAT PETS DO YOU SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH?
I don’t have any pets of my own at the moment, but hopefully that will change before too long!
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO THE AREA?
I was born and raised in Nottingham, UK. My husband and I moved to Collingwood when we retired as we wanted to take advantage of the skiing and golf.
WHICH TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?
I would like to be able to play the piano.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF THE BEST DAY EVER?
A great game of golf – where I broke 90 then had dinner with friends so I could brag about it, ha ha ha!!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PASTIME (HOBBY)?
My favourite pastimes are travelling and golf.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PHOBIAS OR FEARS?
Yes – Deep water. I don’t swim well!
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANY CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?
That’s a hard one, can I get back to you on that…
Thank you Jane, for all you do for the GTHS!
To volunteer at the GTHS, like Jane, click here for details: www.gths.ca/volunteer/
To provide our dogs and cats onsite and in foster families with the supplies and care they need before finding their forever homes, please consider donating financially: www.gths.ca/donatenow/
or by purchasing items on our Wishlist: www.gths.ca/get-involved/wishlist/
Thank you so much for your support of the GTHS and the thousands of animals we care for annually!
