Meet the People of CSAF
CSAF is all about the Cats....but, the cats have wonderful human carers who they think you should know more about! Read our stories and find out more about some of the amazing people who strive to make the sanctuary a wonderful place!
Ashley: Raise more awareness
Lilly conducting the interview
1) How long have you been helping cats at CSAF sanctuary?
2 months.
2) Was this your first experience with animals in need?
It was with CSAF.
3) What made you care for Cats?
Just for the simple fact that I love cats.
4) What could be done to improve the life of strays in Malta?
We need raise more awareness so that more people help out.
5) How did you start with CSAF?
I saw the advert on facebook that CSAF needed help so I came to apply.
6) Which aspects of your work at the Sanctuary do you enjoy?
The fact that I'm doing my part to help society.
7) Do you have a favourite Cat? What makes this Cat special to you?
Yes Lilly, I dont know she is just my favourite.
2 months.
2) Was this your first experience with animals in need?
It was with CSAF.
3) What made you care for Cats?
Just for the simple fact that I love cats.
4) What could be done to improve the life of strays in Malta?
We need raise more awareness so that more people help out.
5) How did you start with CSAF?
I saw the advert on facebook that CSAF needed help so I came to apply.
6) Which aspects of your work at the Sanctuary do you enjoy?
The fact that I'm doing my part to help society.
7) Do you have a favourite Cat? What makes this Cat special to you?
Yes Lilly, I dont know she is just my favourite.
Abi: BIG thank you to those, who home!
1. What made you come to Malta?
I came to Malta to have a slower pace of life and spend my time doing my art work that l had
no time to do in the UK .
2. What made you come to the CSAF Sanctuary?
I came to the Sanctuary because a CSAF carer helped me save a stray cat named Nails. He
became my best friend and l wanted to help other people to understand what joy a cat can
bring to your life.
3. How long do you plan to stay in Malta?
I will spend the rest of my life in Malta.
4. What are you career plans?
I intend to spend my time doing my art work and hope to open my studio to run classes to share
my techniques.
5. Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
I love the cuddles I get from the cats and I like to see them happy
6. Do you have a favourite Cat?
I have made friend's with lots of Cats, but I do love Star and Sid .
I came to Malta to have a slower pace of life and spend my time doing my art work that l had
no time to do in the UK .
2. What made you come to the CSAF Sanctuary?
I came to the Sanctuary because a CSAF carer helped me save a stray cat named Nails. He
became my best friend and l wanted to help other people to understand what joy a cat can
bring to your life.
3. How long do you plan to stay in Malta?
I will spend the rest of my life in Malta.
4. What are you career plans?
I intend to spend my time doing my art work and hope to open my studio to run classes to share
my techniques.
5. Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
I love the cuddles I get from the cats and I like to see them happy
6. Do you have a favourite Cat?
I have made friend's with lots of Cats, but I do love Star and Sid .
Yanika: Feline heaven
Who's in heaven here? Cats or Carer?
1) How long have you been helping Cats at CSAF Sanctuary?
I heard about the Sanctuary from a TV programme and when I saw it I said ‘I definitely have to visit’. One hot afternoon on June 2017, I decided to pay a friendly visit to CSAF and as soon as I walked in I knew it was my haven and since then I commit some of my time to the sanctuary every week. I live in the north, however, I fell in love with the sanctuary and feel very dedicated and committed to help out.
2) Was this your first experience with animals in need?
It was my first time actually volunteering; however I was always drawn towards helping animal organisations especially feline ones.
3) What made you choose Cats?
I have a special connection with Cats. They are so majestic, independent yet attention seeking as well as full of life and love. I feel very satisfied going to CSAF because Cats make me feel happy
and at peace.
4) What was your first experience at the Sanctuary?
I felt very welcome and was guided to do anything I felt comfortable with despite the demand of work that needs to be done on a daily basis, mornings and evenings. Everyone at CSAF is friendly even though sometimes the work is stressful.
4) Do you have a favourite Cat at the Sanctuary?
From the first few weeks I started volunteering, I fell in love with a cat named Sheriff. He’s an FIV big ginger and white cat who was once a master of a colony at Ta Xbiex, however, now he has retired although his royal attitude didn’t fade away. He’s a very strong boy despite all his medical complications. He enjoys tummy rubs, eating tuna and lying in the sun. He’s also very good at hiding!
5) Did you adopt any Cats from the Sanctuary?
Yes! I ended up adopting 4 kittens over the past year. What I really believe is that the Cats adopt you and not the other way round. Cats are such loving creatures, for those who appreciate.
I heard about the Sanctuary from a TV programme and when I saw it I said ‘I definitely have to visit’. One hot afternoon on June 2017, I decided to pay a friendly visit to CSAF and as soon as I walked in I knew it was my haven and since then I commit some of my time to the sanctuary every week. I live in the north, however, I fell in love with the sanctuary and feel very dedicated and committed to help out.
2) Was this your first experience with animals in need?
It was my first time actually volunteering; however I was always drawn towards helping animal organisations especially feline ones.
3) What made you choose Cats?
I have a special connection with Cats. They are so majestic, independent yet attention seeking as well as full of life and love. I feel very satisfied going to CSAF because Cats make me feel happy
and at peace.
4) What was your first experience at the Sanctuary?
I felt very welcome and was guided to do anything I felt comfortable with despite the demand of work that needs to be done on a daily basis, mornings and evenings. Everyone at CSAF is friendly even though sometimes the work is stressful.
4) Do you have a favourite Cat at the Sanctuary?
From the first few weeks I started volunteering, I fell in love with a cat named Sheriff. He’s an FIV big ginger and white cat who was once a master of a colony at Ta Xbiex, however, now he has retired although his royal attitude didn’t fade away. He’s a very strong boy despite all his medical complications. He enjoys tummy rubs, eating tuna and lying in the sun. He’s also very good at hiding!
5) Did you adopt any Cats from the Sanctuary?
Yes! I ended up adopting 4 kittens over the past year. What I really believe is that the Cats adopt you and not the other way round. Cats are such loving creatures, for those who appreciate.
Miko: The privilege of a Cat's trust
Ex-Sanctuary boy Pumpkin at home
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1. What made you come to Malta?
I was born in Malta and lived here all my life.
2. What made you come to the CSAF Sanctuary?
I visited CSAF because I adore cats and had spare time to volunteer. I noticed a great need for Volunteers and kept coming.
3. How long do you plan to stay in Malta?
I need to finish studying at university before I can consider leaving Malta, so I'm staying here for now.
4. What are you career plans?
I don't have a set career I want to go for, but I'm studying for and MSc. in Cognitive Science so I would like to do something research based. Otherwise I really like HR.
5. Has Malta - so far - met your expectations?
Since I was born here and don't really have expectations haha.
6. Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
At CSAF I love getting to snuggle cats and give them affection between mealtimes. Seeing a cat rush to the gate to greet me or jumping on my las as I am close enough makes me feel like I have done something good enough to have the privilege of a cats trust. It's great and very rewarding to see cats grow to like and trust me or grow tame because I am taking the time to give them attention.
7. Do you have a favourite Cat?
I adopted one of my favourite cats!. His name is Pumpkin. My other favourite cat is Biscuit!
I was born in Malta and lived here all my life.
2. What made you come to the CSAF Sanctuary?
I visited CSAF because I adore cats and had spare time to volunteer. I noticed a great need for Volunteers and kept coming.
3. How long do you plan to stay in Malta?
I need to finish studying at university before I can consider leaving Malta, so I'm staying here for now.
4. What are you career plans?
I don't have a set career I want to go for, but I'm studying for and MSc. in Cognitive Science so I would like to do something research based. Otherwise I really like HR.
5. Has Malta - so far - met your expectations?
Since I was born here and don't really have expectations haha.
6. Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
At CSAF I love getting to snuggle cats and give them affection between mealtimes. Seeing a cat rush to the gate to greet me or jumping on my las as I am close enough makes me feel like I have done something good enough to have the privilege of a cats trust. It's great and very rewarding to see cats grow to like and trust me or grow tame because I am taking the time to give them attention.
7. Do you have a favourite Cat?
I adopted one of my favourite cats!. His name is Pumpkin. My other favourite cat is Biscuit!
Mandy: I feel that the Cats are part of my life
Close to Mandy's heart: our feline reporter Lemon
1) How long have you been helping Cats at CSAF Sanctuary?
I started helping at the sanctuary around 4 years ago.
2) Was this your first experience with animals in need?
Ever since I was young I have always loved animals and I always gravitated towards injured animals.
3) Which other animals did you care for?
From a young age people used to bring me sparrows that fall out of the nest to nurse them.
4) How successful were you in saving such tiny fledglings?
Most of the time I wasn't successful, but there were times when I was. I had one particular sparrow which I had named Dodo that lived a full life.
5) How did you start with CSAF?
I had also been very active in the volunteering scene since I was 18, so at the time I was not volunteering anywhere, I decided to start helping at an animal shelter.
6) What made you choose Cats?
The Sanctuary was conveniently located near where I worked at the time , so that was a bonus.
7) What happened when you changed jobs?
Obviously I stayed because I now feel that the Cats are part of my life.
It s harder with my new job because I work longer hours, but I still try and make it a point to keep my days at the Sanctuary.
8) Do you have a favourite Cat?
I should say I have more than one favourite Cat.... but I'm going to name three. I have Mina which is a blind calico Cat, Buddy or better known as Rabti which is a ginger and white Cat and another Cat which lately has grown really attached to me, which I call Lemon. He s another ginger and white fluffy Cat.
Isabelle: Special Cats need special friends
Serving supper in the Leucemia-Villa
1) What made you come to Malta?
I am a native of Malta.
2) What made you come to the CSAF sanctuary?
As I am retired and love all animals the CSAF sanctuary suited my purpose which is to do something worthwhile with my free time.
3) Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
I enjoy interacting with all the cats especially the ones that need more attention as they are sick and it gives me pleasure to make them comfortable and show them love.
4) Do you have a favourite cat?
I have no favourite cat as I love them all. They all have their particular characteristics and they make me laugh..
I am a native of Malta.
2) What made you come to the CSAF sanctuary?
As I am retired and love all animals the CSAF sanctuary suited my purpose which is to do something worthwhile with my free time.
3) Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
I enjoy interacting with all the cats especially the ones that need more attention as they are sick and it gives me pleasure to make them comfortable and show them love.
4) Do you have a favourite cat?
I have no favourite cat as I love them all. They all have their particular characteristics and they make me laugh..
Veronica: Service to Malta's Cats
On the wall: Mishou (right) with twin brother Gigi
1. What made you come to Malta?
I love the island and made friends and then got married here.
2. What made you come to the Csaf Sanctuary?
To adopt a cat. This was 2 years ago. Now I come to help because I felt the need to do some service to help others once a week.
3. How long do you plan to stay in Malta?
I don't have plans to leave as it's my home
4. What are you career plans?
I have a job, but there is always some time to help the cats at CSAF 😉
5. Has Malta - so far - met your expectations?
Yes.
6. Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
I guess I like to be of service of a good cause that needs lots of help.
7. Do you have a favourite Cat?
They are all so cute.. can't choose one.
I love the island and made friends and then got married here.
2. What made you come to the Csaf Sanctuary?
To adopt a cat. This was 2 years ago. Now I come to help because I felt the need to do some service to help others once a week.
3. How long do you plan to stay in Malta?
I don't have plans to leave as it's my home
4. What are you career plans?
I have a job, but there is always some time to help the cats at CSAF 😉
5. Has Malta - so far - met your expectations?
Yes.
6. Which aspects of your work do you enjoy?
I guess I like to be of service of a good cause that needs lots of help.
7. Do you have a favourite Cat?
They are all so cute.. can't choose one.
Cats Interacting with St Edwards
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It is a well known fact that the majority of Csaf Cats love visitors. The entertaiment, the interest, the attention they provide are welcome changes from their daily routine. So Thursday 12 April 2019 proved to be a big red letter day!
The Cats were most happy to welcome, observe and interact with a five member strong team from St Edward's College (http://www.stedwards.edu.mt/en/interact) who just did everything right.
They discussed possible tasks in detail in advance. They fixed a mutually convenient date and time frame. They even came the night before to acquaint themselves with the tasks in hand (How many tins of cat food would you need for 300 cats???). They arrived on time relaxed, active and happy to be of service.. They organized themselves and the tasks between them independently and efficiently.
They gave the Cats lots of attention!!
The Cats were most happy to welcome, observe and interact with a five member strong team from St Edward's College (http://www.stedwards.edu.mt/en/interact) who just did everything right.
They discussed possible tasks in detail in advance. They fixed a mutually convenient date and time frame. They even came the night before to acquaint themselves with the tasks in hand (How many tins of cat food would you need for 300 cats???). They arrived on time relaxed, active and happy to be of service.. They organized themselves and the tasks between them independently and efficiently.
They gave the Cats lots of attention!!