The Fraidy Cat Program is designed to help shy, fearful, or under-socialized cats build confidence and trust in people. Volunteers in this role provide gentle, patient interaction that helps these cats adjust to the shelter environment and increases their chances of adoption. Spend quiet, consistent time with shy cats, offering gentle presence, soft voices, and calm movements. Use enrichment techniques such as reading aloud, offering treats, or engaging with toys to encourage positive interactions. Document progress, noting behavioral improvements or challenges to share with staff.
To be able to respond to this opportunity you should have taken the Cat Behavior Training online, have had a Cat Shadowing session with a Senior Volunteer, and also have completed the Fraidy Cat Training offered online and remember you have to upload your certificates obtained by the end of trainings as qualifications.If you haven't, remember you can continue your cat handling journey. For a more comprehensive list of our opportunities divided by pet, listings of the trainings needed to volunteer and all of the details about how to continue your volunteering process with us, please visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd
If you have any questions about qualifications or have any issues with this website, please email oneabqvolunteers@cabq.gov and visit www.oneabqvolunteers.com/awd for FAQs
