Back to Cape Ann Animal Aid

Years ago, I adopted my first cat in life from Cape Ann Animal Aid. Her name was Lily, a strong willed stray who didn't like being around any feline. She taught me how to catch a mouse, how not to give up our own personality, how to be resilient,  how to deal with any unwanted surprises, how to..., and how to live. Because of her, I started volunteer at Cape Ann Animal Aid. 

​At 8am, the day began. A morning cat room shift includes cleaning cages with special germ-fighting cleanser, disposing old food and refill with new food both wet and dry, washing and refilling water bowls, changing litter, washing dirty litter boxes, filling note sheets on animals with special needs, disinfecting the floor from corner to corner, etc. If time allows, we could play with them especially the shy ones who needed to learn to be familiar with human. 

Their eyes are full of hope. Hoping someone would pay attention to them, to their cute and wise little souls, bring them home for this life. There would be no more wondering, no more heart-breaking emotions. There would be always lots of love and laughter and toys around and around.

They are trying to tell us how fortunate we are to have a place called home, a permanent place to sleep, to read, to sit in the sun soaking up the energy peacefully. We are fortunate. We are fortunate to have a job which we love or dislike, at least it is a source of supply to make a living. Yet we complain about the life quality, work condition, never enough money, can't afford that fancy bag, etc. All they want and need is a home, a peaceful place full of love.

Somehow, I became selfish, left the shelter with the excuse of busy work schedule and life. It felt ok until my kitty was very sick and needed to be checked often by a vet. She went to Dr. Nancy Crowley at Beverly Animal Natural Health Center. She's the owner and the main vet. Around her, I felt her burning passion of finding cures to every furry ones (maybe hairless), big and small. She works days and nights to make sure her patients are feeling better and their parents well educated with proper knowledge. She calls pet owners on non-business hours to give advice. She sends us long articles on the medical information we need to pay attention to. I caught her fire. It is contagious. 

So here I am, back at our beloved Cape Ann Animal Aid (CAAA) joining all giving volunteers and staff. The journey continues. This life continues to be filled with furry love and all the little souls are going to teach us. Thanks to Dr. Crowley and thanks to all beautiful staff and volunteers at CAAA.