Leigh-Anne

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Actuellement, je suis
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Les activités qui m'intéressent :
Cats & dogs; rescue and rehabilitation, getting them socialised ready to find their forever homes!
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Hi I'm Leigh-Anne, a cat and dog lover based in London, looking for adventure and purpose. 2025 is the time I need to DO SOMETHING, make a change, see what's out there, find my purpose, and right now I feel very drawn to working with rescue dogs and cats.

Having grown up with various pets including a dog for 12 years and 2 cat brothers for almost 20 years after that, I know the joy that animals can bring. I adopted (foster failed!) an older rescue cat when I moved to London and since she has been the last of my pets to cross over the rainbow bridge, I find myself a bit lost without some sort of floof in my life. People always say that dogs are in tune with human emotion, and this is true, but I never knew cats could be the same before getting ours. My boy Riley (one of the brothers) saw me through some tough times, and I will never forget him.

I know first hand the positive impact the unconditional love of an animal can have on my own health, and I get enormous satisfaction from loving them in return, they truly are my "happy place".

I helped nurse my cats through their end of life illnesses, and have volunteered at Celia Hammond here in London, so I know how tough (and messy!) animal care can be, but to know I have made a positive difference to the life of a creature who can't ask for help, is the ultimate reward.

I have a can-do attitude, enjoy working with others while also using my own initiative, and am ready to get stuck in!

I want to use my knowledge, skills and compassion to help cats and dogs who are most vulnerable, whilst learning more along the way to increase my impact, and who knows - maybe even find my forever purpose.
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Sports d’hiver
Photographie
Bénévolat
Cyclisme
Plage
Dev. personnel
Animaux de compagnie
Musique
Films et télé
Dessin et peinture
Bricolage / artisanat
LGBT+
Art et design
Animaux
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Aider dans une ferme
J'ai des connaissances :
Projets artistiques
S’occuper des animaux
Bricolage et projets de construction
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
20+ years taking care of my pet cats; including helping them through end of life illnesses, seizures, weakness and toilet troubles. I was always the only one who could trim their claws, and bathe them if/when needed.

I have become the go-to cat lady with my neighbours and have been involved in 4 cat rescues in my neighbourhood, including the tricky task of safely getting a lost cat out of the mechanism of a reclining sofa!

Whilst my experience with dogs was mainly in my childhood, I currently go in to take care of a neighbours dog regularly while they are at work. She is deaf and a bit forgetful so a delicate touch and patience is needed for her comfort.

I am pretty handy when it comes to DIY, fixing things, and even helped build a catio and catproofed the garden for my adopted cat.

I used to work occasionally with my dad when he was a painter/decorator, so I am good at painting walls + woodwork etc.

I am a silversmith and make jewellery, and am very crafty and arty in general.

I have had several years of Front of House experience in theatres, and enjoy working with people - colleagues and customers.
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I am a silversmith and make jewellery using various techniques and mixing metals. I'd love the opportunity to bring out a collection to help raise funds for cat+dog rescue.

I want to get fitter so am keen to get stuck in to physical work like walking dogs etc.
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13 juil. 2025

Laissé par l'hôte (Borrow us your caring hands ...) pour le workawayer ()

Leigh-Anne, volunteered with us at our animal rescue and rehabilitation center in Aksu (Antalya), Turkey.

During her time with us, Leigh-Anne proved to be an extraordinarily dedicated and compassionate volunteer. Her contributions were invaluable, and her natural empathy for animals shone through in everything she did. From the very beginning,… read more she showed a remarkable willingness to take on both the joyful and the challenging aspects of animal care.

Leigh-Anne’s primary focus was on socialising our cats and dogs—many of whom had come from traumatic backgrounds—and she gave each of them an abundance of love and patience. Her gentle and consistent approach helped even the shyest or most withdrawn animals begin to trust humans again. She often spent extra time with the animals who needed it most, ensuring they felt safe, seen, and valued.

Her responsibilities were broad and often physically demanding: she cleaned litter trays and enclosures with care and attention, handled waste management without hesitation, and took on heavy lifting tasks like unloading food deliveries and donations. Leigh-Anne also assisted in the medical area, helping to prepare animals for surgery and carefully monitoring them during their recovery. In particularly delicate moments, she offered comfort and companionship—most memorably, sitting with a beloved Rottweiler through chemotherapy, providing love and dignity in the dog’s final days.

Leigh-Anne was also highly observant and proactive. She regularly monitored the animals for signs of illness or behavioral changes and promptly reported concerns to our veterinary staff. Her attention to detail and calm presence were especially valuable in the evenings and nights, when she stayed behind to care for post-operative animals —feeding, comforting, changing bedding and litter trays, and helping to keep fragile patients stable with heat lamps and gentle stimulation.

In addition, she played a key role in transporting animals to and from the hospital and airport, always ensuring their comfort and safety.

Leigh-Anne brought warmth, reliability, and a deep sense of responsibility to our team. She was not only a tireless worker but also an emotional anchor for many of the animals in our care. Her empathy, resilience, and genuine love for animals made a lasting impact on everyone she worked with—human and animal alike.

I recommend her without hesitation for any position involving animal welfare or care. Any organization would be incredibly lucky to have her on board.

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21 mai 2025

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Borrow us your caring hands ...)

What a special place this is. I stayed for 4 weeks and completely loved it and I already look forward to going back!

Beyza (the lead on site and vet) is a lovely person, and always made me feel included even with the language barrier - the day out at the beach with her friends for volleyball and barbeque was a social highlight! She is incredibly… read more caring and dedicated to her work, saving and enriching lives, she would never give up on an animal without a fight - she is truly heroic. The twins Berna and Busra were also very lovely, and their love for the animals also shone through. Though we didn't always understand each other, Google Translate was very useful and we shared plenty of laughs that way! Okan, who lives on site and is the main 24/7 caretaker of the shelter is an absolute gem of a man. He loves the animals, particularly the dogs, and they love and respect him as their alpha - his bond with them is unmatchable. He has a big heart, and I had a great time with him - sharing dinners, teaching him card games, learning from him the ways of the shelter, teasing each other like siblings and just sharing some quiet time with. All the other volunteers I got to meet were great too, and I truly felt part of the team.

I inevitably fell in love with many of the cats and dogs at the shelter. In particular: Lana the chocolate lab who was very shy at first, but grew to love me and would run across the courtyard, tail wagging to greet me, then gently lay herself down at my feet for tummy rubs! ; Aruna the ginger cat with no eyes, who, from day one seemed to seek me out and climb up from my feet to my shoulders, and who I had as a roommate for a few nights after her surgery. She was completely adorable, gave so much love while purring loudly, and was also so bold for a blind cat! ; Vega the little kitten with a stump of a tail who I also had as a roommate for some time while her tail and bottom healed, she would hop around like a bunny rabbit zooming from one end of the room to the other, and loved to play with my toes and fingers, then fall asleep in her hammock when she wore herself out! ; Lola + Lottie (possibly renamed) the two surviving sisters of the puppies found on the beach. Lottie had a bad case of parvo and had to stay in hospital for a while, so I had the pleasure of keeping Lola company quite a lot while she was alone, and I grew quite attached. It was so heart-warming when Lottie pulled through and they were reunited, they are both mad and cuddly in equal measure! ; The very unique looking white + brown speckled French bulldog with icy blue eyes who was abandoned by her owners. Being close for cuddles and giving kisses were her favourite thing! ; Frida the little white dog who was separated from the others after some fighting. I couldn't have loved her more! She would yap and jump at the door of her pen and was always so excited to see me. I loved spending time with her and just being with her for her to settle down for the nights. She just needs a loving owner and a sofa to snuggle up on, and I'm so happy to say she is being adopted soon! ; The poor dog with a hole in his face and dislocated jaw (probably inflicted by a human) who was just so sweet and loving despite what he must've been through. Unfortunately, it was discovered that he also had a tumour in his face and chemotherapy was due to start just after I left - Beyza wasn't giving up on this boy, and I SO hope he pulls through.

There were also a couple of animals who sadly died while I was there who I had the honour and utter joy of giving love to before they passed..: The tiny kitten who was handed over one evening, plonked on my shoulder by Okan while making dinner and whom I (unofficially) called Chip as she always loved to be on my shoulder from then on. She had the runniest nose and eyes, but I was delighted to be able to give her some love and spend some fun time with her before my toughest morning there when she died. Beyza did everything she could to save her life but she was just too small to make it. ; The very sweet Rottweiler with a tumour on her mouth. I got to sit with her through chemotherapy and would spend quality time with her most days, but unfortunately she just couldn't fight anymore.

Even though there were some hard times, I have been back in the UK for two days and still can't wipe the smile off my face from this amazing experience! I'm sure it will hit me soon how much I miss it and everyone there.

I am at a point in my life where I need really think about what I want for my future, and my time at the shelter has totally changed my plans - I now know that I *have to* work with animals, and am excited to be looking into future opportunities, more volunteering and career wise.

I cannot thank the team in Aksu enough for being totally brilliant and giving me a life changing experience.

I will return one day, and already look forward to it!

(Excellent )