Bolton animals receive care as volunteers roll up their sleeves

Staff from Avove spent a volunteering day at Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter helping with dog walking, cattery cleaning and sorting charity shop donations; a pregnant cat was matched with a foster family during the visit.

Volunteers from Avove spent a day at Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter assisting with routine care and the charity shop. Dogs were walked and the cattery was cleaned while volunteers prepared treats and spent time with the animals. The team also helped sort and reorganise donations at the shelter’s shop and made purchases before leaving. The visit is part of Avove’s community volunteering scheme and supports a shelter that rehomes more than 450 animals a year. Key details: - Avove staff carried out dog walking, cattery cleaning, preparing animal treats and spending time with cats and dogs. - Volunteers worked in the charity shop to sort donations and reorganise stock, and some made purchases to support fundraising. - The visit formed part of Avove’s wider community volunteering efforts in Bolton. - A pregnant cat was matched with a foster family during the volunteer day, which helped reduce pressure on the shelter’s resources. - Shelter representatives expressed appreciation for the volunteers’ support and the difference it made. Summary: The volunteering day provided practical help at the shelter and its shop and eased pressure by arranging foster care for a pregnant cat. The shelter thanked the Avove team for their support. Undetermined at this time.