AFRP Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight

Ellen Barlow feeding an orphaned kitten.

It all started for retired nurse Ellen Barlow about five years ago. She walked into Posh Pets in Pacific Grove looking for a cat to adopt. Instead, she was drawn to the tiny cries coming from a litter of orphaned kittens. Ellen's heart went out to them, and she left that day as a new AFRP foster volunteer with three tiny bottle babies to care for. Her life was changed forever.

"AFRP has been incredibly supportive through each litter of kittens," says Ellen. "Any time I need advice, supplies or vet care for my foster kittens, I always get the help I need."

Ellen serves as an enthusiastic mentor to new volunteers who are learning to care for their own litters of bottle kittens. "You become their mom," says Ellen, "and they rely on you for everything."

Now each spring, Ellen waits for the call from AFRP that signals the beginning of "kitten season". She sets her alarm for midnight feedings, postpones weekend trips, and concentrates on serving as a surrogate cat mom for her little orphans.

"It is truly an honor for me to be able to care for these tiny, helpless beings and be able to watch them grow into big, healthy, unique individuals that will be wonderful pets for a new family."

We are truly thankful to foster mom Ellen Barlow for helping save so many precious lives.

For more information about fostering orphaned kittens or nursing moms with kittens please email us or give us a call at 831 333-0722.

Every Volunteer Makes a Difference
Won't you help us rescue more dogs and cats by becoming a volunteer?

AFRP depends on foster volunteers and donations from the general public to rescue approximately 1,000 dogs and cats each year. AFRP has many rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Get involved today!

If there is anything else you would like to know about Animal Friends Rescue Project, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call us at (831) 333-0722. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining our mailing list.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Ellen Barlow feeding an orphaned kitten.

It all started for retired nurse Ellen Barlow about five years ago. She walked into Posh Pets in Pacific Grove looking for a cat to adopt. Instead, she was drawn to the tiny cries coming from a litter of orphaned kittens. Ellen's heart went out to them, and she left that day as a new AFRP foster volunteer with three tiny bottle babies to care for. Her life was changed forever. "AFRP has been incredibly supportive through each litter of kittens," says Ellen. "Any time I need advice, supplies or vet care for my foster kittens, I always get the help I need." Ellen serves as an enthusiastic mentor to new volunteers who are learning to care for their own litters of bottle kittens. "You become their mom," says Ellen, "and they rely on you for everything." Now each spring, Ellen waits for the call from AFRP that signals the beginning of "kitten season". She sets her alarm for midnight feedings, postpones weekend trips, and concentrates on serving as a surrogate cat mom for her little orphans. "It is truly an honor for me to be able to care for these tiny, helpless beings and be able to watch them grow into big, healthy, unique individuals that will be wonderful pets for a new family." We are truly thankful to foster mom Ellen Barlow for helping save so many precious lives. For more information about fostering orphaned kittens or nursing moms with kittens please email us or give us a call at 831 333-0722. Every Volunteer Makes a Difference Won't you help us rescue more dogs and cats by becoming a volunteer? AFRP depends on foster volunteers and donations from the general public to rescue approximately 1,000 dogs and cats each year. AFRP has many rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Get involved today!