In 2018, 220 feral cats were fixed through the GTHS Community Cat Program, and 721 GTHS dogs and cats were spayed or neutered.
Judy, within her role as an Animal Transporter, was instrumental in transporting dogs and cats to and from local veterinary clinics for these essential surgeries.
Judy is also a Dog Care Volunteer who snuggles dogs and comes in
on Friday evenings for 8pm Let-out. In her additional role as a Community Awareness Ambassador, Judy attends different community events to represent and promote awareness of the GTHS.
on Friday evenings for 8pm Let-out. In her additional role as a Community Awareness Ambassador, Judy attends different community events to represent and promote awareness of the GTHS.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN VOLUNTEERING WITH THE GTHS?
I started volunteering in early Fall of 2017, so just over a year ago.
I started volunteering in early Fall of 2017, so just over a year ago.
WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK?
Animals have meant everything to me from a young age – companion, friend, confidant and family. Wanting to be with them (especially dogs and cats), take care of them and help them on to their new families is a no brainer 😊
Animals have meant everything to me from a young age – companion, friend, confidant and family. Wanting to be with them (especially dogs and cats), take care of them and help them on to their new families is a no brainer 😊
WHAT PETS DO YOU SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH?
I have two ginger cats, CJ (female) and Spencer (male) (both are under 2 years old). I’ve adopted 4 cats in total including CJ and Spencer from the GTHS. All my pets have been rescues.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO THE AREA?
I was born and raised in Toronto (specifically Moore Park), where I had animals all my life. I ended up in this area as I had been living and working as a Missionary in Uganda, East Africa for four years; however, was unable to renew my visa so came to Collingwood where my mother lived. Nineteen years later, I’m still here!
I was born and raised in Toronto (specifically Moore Park), where I had animals all my life. I ended up in this area as I had been living and working as a Missionary in Uganda, East Africa for four years; however, was unable to renew my visa so came to Collingwood where my mother lived. Nineteen years later, I’m still here!
WHICH TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?
I would love to be able to play the flute.
I would love to be able to play the flute.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF THE BEST DAY EVER?
My best day ever would be spent with my grandchildren who live in Australia.
My best day ever would be spent with my grandchildren who live in Australia.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PASTIME (HOBBY)?
Swimming, walking on one of our trails and spending time with friends and my kitties.
Swimming, walking on one of our trails and spending time with friends and my kitties.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PHOBIAS OR FEARS?
Making a speech in front of a large group.
Making a speech in front of a large group.
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANY CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Corrie Ten Boom – She was born in Holland into a Christian family who hid Jews in their home during WWII. The family was betrayed, which resulted in her and her sister spending time in Ravensbruck, where her sister died.
Corrie Ten Boom – She was born in Holland into a Christian family who hid Jews in their home during WWII. The family was betrayed, which resulted in her and her sister spending time in Ravensbruck, where her sister died.
I would talk to her about how she came to forgive the Nazis who brought so much pain and suffering.
Thank you Judy, for all you do for the GTHS!
To volunteer at the GTHS, like Judy, click here for details: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/
To learn more about why spaying and neutering is so important and how the GTHS is working to address cat overpopulation through Spay/Neuter Assistance Programs please check out our website: https://www.gths.ca/services/spay-neuter-assistance-programs/
Our next Mobile Spay & Neuter Clinic for cats and dogs will be taking place in April: https://www.gths.ca/april-2019-mobile-clinic/
