Quentin's 'Paws' and Effect

If you've visited the Country Centre recently, you may have seen this green-eyed furry fellow. After the passing of our beloved cat, Spock, we knew it was important to find another feline friend to continue bringing comfort and joy to not just the people we support but, in fact, everyone on site. Thanks to the generous funding from the 'Friends of Aldingbourne Trust', we were able to adopt Quentin.

Finding the right cat wasn't easy. We needed a semi-domestic, semi-feral cat to suit our unique environment. After a thorough search, we found Quentin through a local charity, WADARS, in Ferring. He was originally found on Queen Street in Worthing, and that's how he got his name. Quentin (who also has the middle name Eric) arrived at the Country Centre on the 4th of June and has settled in 'purrrfectly'!

He has since received an abundance of cuddles, and when we spoke to some of the people we support about the joy he has brought them, this is what they had to share:

• Ellie: "When I heard that we were getting a new therapy cat, I was so happy. I love cuddling him, and he calms me down when I'm a bit stressed about things."
• Kirstie: "I love Quentin, he makes me smile. I love seeing him when I come to work."
• Sophie: "I am very excited and happy that we have got Quentin. He makes me feel very calm and relaxed when I see him."
• Ethan: "I like stroking Quentin; his fur is so soft and he makes me happy when I see him."

Quentin is very special indeed. He is a cheeky chappy who interacts with everyone and thoroughly enjoys the attention! We are incredibly grateful to the Friends for making this possible, and we look forward to many wonderful years with him (and a lint roller!) by our sides. 

Written by Lizzie Williams. For any media inquiries, please get in touch with [email protected]