Blogtober Day 20: Gap Year Adventures Day at the National Animal Centre

Volunteering with the ISPCA makes my day every time I go there. I wanted to tell you guys about  my day today because it was the busiest I have been and the most unusual too. I was on the Cattery today which also includes looking after the small mammals and the puppies that stay in the cattery. Being at the NAC for three months I've shown the staff how interested I am in helping so they give me amazing tasks which is great experience for my future working with animals and also just the best ever because although you don't like to see the animals sick, it is lovely to look after them and give them some TLC. Today I was left to clean all the poorly kittens eyes and ears then give them drops in both. It mightnd sound pleasant but I loved getting the hands on experience with them and boy they did love getting spruced up, something I learn't was if a kitten/cat looks dirty you know they are unwell because they aren't able to clean themselves.
Next on to the puppppppies. Three weeks ago Willow, a dog brought in to the NAC, gave birth and I can tell you they are the cutest. Jessie a fantastic foster mum and Amelia a little puppy are residents in the cattery right now. There also three six week old foster puppies in cattery Madison, Sebastian and.. sugar I can't remember the other one's name.. so many puppies + cats, so many names. I had to get hot water bottles ready and do up food soaked with warm water for these spoilt little puppies.
Monday is weighing day and every dog there has to be weighed so after the fun of getting the puppies to stay on the scale, we went and helped the other staff who were on kennels to weigh all of those dogs.
Just before finishing for the day a gorgeous little hedgehog came in. He had falling down a drain and became dehydrated. After setting up his bed with an infra red lamp, some cat food and lots of towels we left him to recover for the night.

 Just strolling round doing the laundry with Amelia in my hoodie.

Willows gorgeous bunch.

Volunteering is an amazing way to spend a Gap Year weather its abroad or at home there is a wide range of organisations and charity's who depend on volunteers.
Have you ever taken a Gap year or volunteered with a charity, let me know in the comments I'd love to hear all your stories.