We’re starting to get some great feedback about the events that are going on. For example, the Chestnut Cat Sanctuary team (based in Epping) organised an Easter fancy dress fund-raising day at Romford Pets At Home (costumes made from scratch by the staff).
Alison Sweeney from Chestnut writes: “During the day we were able to promote responsible pet ownership. For example as we are extremely experienced with respect to feline welfare we were able to offer cat care advice to the general public, give out our own neutering leaflet which we designed and our caring for kittens information sheet. The sanctuary has established its own volunteering cat cuddling programme called P.A.W’s (People and Animal Welfare Support) which we were able to promote. The programme enables people in the local community particularly those with physical, mental or learning difficulties, the elderly, retired, unemployed and vulnerable young people to spend time cat cuddling of our residents awaiting rehoming! We also increase awareness of the contribution, value and role of cats to peoples lives e.g. re-homing one of our older cat residents to an elderly couple and talked to families who were considering getting a family pet.

We raised over £250 which goes directly to the cats as we are a not-for-profit centre.”

They are putting on another event at the same Pets at Home on 6-7 May, so why not pop along and see what’s happening. Or have a look at their website on www.chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk.

Drop an email to Alison Glennon at info@nationalpetmonth.org.uk and tell me how your event has gone - don’t forget there’s a competition for the best event!

And also don’t forget to register any events coming up!