Stroking animals is supposed to reduce stress for humans, so it’s the perfect way to cure the winter blues (Picture: Getty)

A Newcastle cat shelter is looking for people to pop in over Christmas for a cuddle and play with the residents while enjoying a glass of mulled wine, to help with the re-homing process.

Westgate Ark opened earlier this year and takes in feral and abandoned cats – many of whom are pregnant or come with a brood of kittens, and human interaction plays a large part in getting them ready to find a forever home.

Paul Black, who runs the Tyneside centre has advertised looking for more kitten-cuddling volunteers and told the Chronicle Live: ‘I am planning on holding an open weekend on December 27 and 28 where people can come and join us, for free, and have a glass of sherry or mulled wine and a mince pie and get to see the centre and meet the cats.



‘They are also welcome to bring the cats little Christmas presents like treats, food, or litter.’


Who knew that Christmas could get even better?

Best. Thing. Ever.

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Just another picture of a cute cat because why not (Picture: Getty)

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