As the semester wraps up and final deadlines approach, managing stress can become increasingly difficult. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member, the demands can be overwhelming—especially if you're also volunteering to make a difference.

The Gritty Kitties Self-Care Guide is here to support our dedicated volunteers in navigating the emotional challenges of animal rescue while prioritizing their well-being. This guide offers a variety of strategies for stress management, emotional regulation, and burnout prevention. From deep breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques to self-compassion practices and social support, the guide provides tools for managing stress in the moment and reconnecting with your purpose. With these practices, you can thrive both in your rescue work and in your personal life.

Thank you all for choosing to be a part of our organization this year and we are so excited to see what we can accomplish together in the years to come!

Interested in being a board member of Gritty Kitties? We are holding summer elections for positions we need to fill ASAP for the 2023-2024 school year.

Open positions are:

Vice President

Secretary

Events Planner

An election for President and Treasurer positions will be held in the fall, so current members can finish their term. We are looking for students who are able to start helping this summer with planning fall events. Deadline for the application is June 30th

With so many new members, we wanted to post a little about who we are! We are so thankful for everyone who has joined the club and appreciate all those who have reached out individually to offer help. We need student help as well as support from staff and community members. As you may know, we are in the process of working with the school to become an official student organization! This is exciting for us and means we will be able to host many more activities and events. We will keep everyone updated throughout the process. 

 A little about us: We believe that in a perfect world there would be no stray cats on campus or in our communities. In the meantime, GK wants to help these cats. We have been able to connect adoptable strays with rescue organizations that can place them in good homes, and we plan to continue this. We also want to educate students about Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR). TNR  ensures that the non-adoptable cats can live their lives without reproducing. We want to educate students about TNR and cat related issues, while providing a fun and safe place to meet fellow animal lovers. Along with helping our campus, we want to encourage students to help their communities. Many shelters need volunteers, including people to foster and help socialize the cats. Students should also feel free to contact us for any advice about strays or potential rescues in their home communities. If anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out to our board members or myself. We are happy to help!