Karen is an amazing long-time volunteer, who supports the Cat Care Team by working with our sick and recovering kitties, and also has a phenomenal success record as a Cat Adoption Counselor
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN VOLUNTEERING WITH THE GTHS?
I have been volunteering at the GTHS since 2013.
WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK?
Assisting in getting the cats transitioned into shelter life, getting them healthy and finding them a new home.
WHAT PETS DO YOU SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH?
I have 3 dogs, Clifford (15 years) and Lilly (14 years) who were my pets before starting at the GTHS, and Giovanni (10 years) who I adopted from the GTHS in 2017, and 4 cats, Hunter, Sassafras, Sam and Dianna who were all adopted from the GTHS in 2014.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO THE AREA?
I’m originally from Toronto and married my high school sweetheart 24 years ago who lived in Collingwood.
WHICH TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?
To be able to play piano.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF THE BEST DAY EVER?
My idea of the best day ever is skiing in perfect conditions and in sunshine.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PASTIME (HOBBY)?
Skiing.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PHOBIAS OR FEARS?
Yes – Sewer rats! 🐀
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANY CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?
My choice would definitely be Mick Jagger.
Thank you Karen, for all you do for the GTHS and our animals!
