Volunteer Spotlight

LeAnne Christoffel LeAnne Christoffel

Michelle & Pat Thomas

If at First You Don’t Succeed…

Try, try again! While shopping, Michelle stopped into our shelter and spotted a dilute calico. She'd always loved calicos, and sadly her own had recently crossed the rainbow bridge. She inquired for weeks but was assured that the kitty was already awaiting a new home. One of the volunteers thought to ask, “Have you thought about volunteering?” In that moment, the world gained a lifelong volunteer.

She began volunteering with friend, Sue, in 2004. For nearly two decades, Michelle has provided the safety net that CAR promises its beloved felines.

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