Office work, Harry-style

Joel Diprose, Ten Lives Cat Centre

TEN Lives Cat Centre has a unique and innovative way to provide cats who have been in care for an extended period with the extra love and attention they need, while creating volunteers and staff a relaxing and stress-free environment to work in.

The cats chosen for the privilege of becoming the ‘office cat’ - also known as the Cat Executive Officer (CEO) - must be friendly, comfortable around people, and confident enough to adapt to the office environment.

Cats chosen for the CEO position may otherwise not be suitable for the normal adoption rooms; timid cats might find the noise and busyness overwhelming, while others don’t cope well with being around other cats.

The more timid cats who are chosen to be CEO benefit from the extra one-on-one socialisation time, which will help them be more comfortable within the shelter environment while they wait for their forever home.

Harry is a handsome six-year-old boy who has been in the care of Ten Lives since August last year. Despite spending time in the adoption rooms and at our North Hobart Op Shop, Harry has not found his forever home yet.

Harry was given the opportunity of becoming the CEO on 9 January this year while he continues to wait to be adopted. As the CEO, Harry has become a beloved member of the team, and he has helped to create a calming and positive atmosphere in the office. He will greet visitors to the shelter, and regularly joins in on meetings.

Harry also has access to an outdoor enclosure which provides him with a safe and secure area to explore and relax. But Harry, like those who came before him, knows that prime position is in the office manager’s chair!

“Harry has also built up quite a following on social media, and many people come into the office especially to meet him,” manager Noel Hunt said.

“However, despite his charm and personality, Harry has yet to find his forever home, as he needs to be rehomed to an only-pet household where he can be the centre of attention.”

The team members at Ten Lives are committed to finding the perfect home for Harry and all the other cats in their care. They work tirelessly to ensure that the cats are well taken care of and receive the love and attention they need.

Harry is a prime example of a cat that has benefited from the program, but he still needs to find his forever home. If you’re looking for a loving and affectionate cat who craves attention, Harry might be the perfect fit for you. Please consider adopting Harry or one of the many other cats in need of a loving home from Ten Lives.

Ten Lives Cat Centre is a self-funded animal charity that relies on donations and volunteers to care for and rehome the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania. See how you can get involved: tenlives.com.au