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Former North MSP Gail Ross could also be out of politics now however has taken up a brand new voluntary position to assist out the Caithness department of Cats Protection.
Gail was the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross from 2016 till 2021 when she determined to not search re-election.
At a fundraising day within the Wick department of Pets at Home, Gail was volunteering for Cats Protection alongside Caithness department coordinator, Deirdre Campbell, and stated: “I’ve been considering of coming ahead to assist for some time however the closure of Balmore prompted me to take motion.”
The Caithness department of the feline charity has put out a name for volunteers, following the closure of the native SSPCA animal rescue centre at Balmore. It is at the moment on the lookout for anybody that may assist out with admin, fundraising, driving and plenty of different duties, together with fostering cats. Some new volunteers have already come ahead and the native staff goes from power to power.
Caithness department coordinator Deirdre Campbell, who was with Gail on the pet store in Wick, stated: “We are delighted to welcome new volunteers to help us. It is important to have good coverage throughout the county and we are always looking for more people.
“Local volunteers will be fundraising and meeting the public in the Wick branch of Pets at Home on the Saturdays and Sundays leading up to Christmas so come along and say hello. We can answer any questions about cats or our work and offers of help are welcome!”
Gail added: “”Cats Protection does such nice work in Caithness and nationally and I’m pleased to assist out.”
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As nicely as discovering new houses for undesirable and deserted cats, the charity additionally affords cat care recommendation to the general public and will help in the direction of the cost of neutering.