Work placement in a cattery...

[mervyn7451]

Is that the one in Conlig, Mervyn? My brother in law lives just down the road and donates all his old newspapers to them. It's a lovely place and I'm sure you will really enjoy your placement there.

Thanks,
Yes it is,it's where I got Daisy from.

[Skiddaw]

Is that the one in Conlig, Mervyn? My brother in law lives just down the road and donates all his old newspapers to them. It's a lovely place and I'm sure you will really enjoy your placement there.

[cazzer]

sounds fabulous!     hope it goes well 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

I second what TKM has said, loads of luck in your new post 

[thekittensmittens]

It sounds like it may be ideal for you, at least when you are doing something you enjoy it feels less like work, I think the government should open up more opportunitys like this, I think a lot of people unemployed after redundancy etc can get overwhelmed by it all, like if you are in a well paid managment position then get offered endless jobs like pot washing, till worker etc, it doesnt help your self esteem. at least helping animals you get the chance to put back into life and feel like you are doing something worthwhile!
It also gives rescues the chance of extra help without having to pay out wages which is brilliant.

[maddercow]

Well its about time the government did something for animal charities, they do precious little for animal welfare... although I think alot of that is because their hands are tied by the flaming EU.... there's another story.

Hope it works out and that you don't get your heart broken at the sanctuary.. you probably will but you will be doing something really worthwhile and important.  Well done.

Jo

[Tiggy's Mum]

That sounds like a great thing to do Mervyn  Everyone's a winner - from the cats/dogs that will get some extra attention, the charity will get the much needed hands on help and of course it will do you the world of good I'm sure of that 

[mervyn7451]

Just back from my monthly interview with the job center (part of me claiming sick benefit) & they're going to look at getting me an 8 week work placement with the ASSISI Animal Sancturary,where I got Miss Daisy Cat from, in the next month or so,once my hospital results are back.
Just little things like helping out in the cattery or walking the dogs...
The are a couple extra 'perks' like an extra £15 a week on my ESA,but it's something I want to do,plus the ASSISI is a charity & it's sort of a way of giving back something,plus it might lead to employment there hopefully...

Cheers Jo,
The were other placements but I mentioned to the lady on the last visit I was looking at volenteering at the ASSISI anyway,but this is done thru Bangor collage,so they also pay for my petrol as well.
I'm not interested in gardening ect &,in a perverse way,the DSS are paying for me to work at a charity,so in effect,the ASSISI are getting government help...

[maddercow]

Mervyn,

That sounds a really good idea and a great opportunity. I'm sure you'll love it (though you may come back home with half a dozen new cats!) and you will be helping a charity and is great experience as well for future work. I would love to work with animals..... instead I am stuck in an office (ironically processing ESA claims!!!)

Good luck with it.

Jo

[mervyn7451]

Just back from my monthly interview with the job center (part of me claiming sick benefit) & they're going to look at getting me an 8 week work placement with the ASSISI Animal Sancturary,where I got Miss Daisy Cat from, in the next month or so,once my hospital results are back.
Just little things like helping out in the cattery or walking the dogs...
The are a couple extra 'perks' like an extra £15 a week on my ESA,but it's something I want to do,plus the ASSISI is a charity & it's sort of a way of giving back something,plus it might lead to employment there hopefully...