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Palliative care and bereavement charity Sue Ryder has awarded a loyal feline good friend, Bean the cat, the honorary title of volunteer for her exemplary customer support and excellent colleague engagement at its Taunton store.
Bean, who is nearly eight years outdated, has been a each day customer to the charity store for the previous 5 years, ‘bringing pleasure and positivity to everybody she encounters.’ Now, Sue Ryder has formally recognised her contribution, formally appointing her as an affectionate member of the Taunton crew.
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Since she first began ‘volunteering,’ Bean has gained native celeb standing, with buyers often popping in simply to see her. Alongside her pure potential to appeal clients and employees, she has additionally confirmed to be a gifted inventory inspector, professional toy tester, and eager window merchandiser.
Bean’s proprietor, Hayley Poole Wooden, accepted the certificates on her behalf and shared her gratitude with the store’s employees and clients:
“I’m delighted to just accept this award on behalf of Bean. I used to be actually touched but in addition discovered it hilarious when the store supervisor contacted me with the information. I’m so grateful that the employees have actually embraced having her round and that clients can clearly see how a lot she loves being admired and adored.
“If her presence can entice folks by the door and assist Sue Ryder elevate more cash to assist folks needing palliative care and grief assist, then I’m more than pleased for her to be right here, spreading happiness.”
Sue Ryder Taunton store supervisor Vicky Woods additionally praised Bean’s contribution to the crew:
“Bean actually is a big asset to the store. All of the donations we obtain go in the direction of funding very important palliative and end-of-life care at our hospices, in addition to bereavement assist that may be accessed by anybody. Many individuals come into the store simply to greet her, so it isn’t a stretch to say that Bean is instantly serving to fund the care and assist we offer. You possibly can see their faces mild up after they spot her bundled up in a basket having a nap or prancing throughout the cabinets like she’s in cost. She actually is an area celeb.
“I not too long ago ran an artwork competitors, asking native kids to create footage of Bean for the window, and we had been inundated with entries. Truthfully, it’s been essentially the most healthful factor I’ve seen. Bean brings a lot delight to our clients; it appeared like the apparent subsequent step to bestow this award on her and formally make her a part of the Sue Ryder household.”
And when requested whether or not the employees had ever seen a mouse within the store, Vicky coolly replied, “You bought to be kitten me, proper?”
Sue Ryder operates practically 400 outlets throughout the UK, elevating funds for its hospices, palliative care hubs, and bereavement companies.
![Bean the cat with stuffed cat toys](https://i0.wp.com/www.petsmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20231024_125940.jpg?resize=640%2C525&ssl=1)
Palliative care and bereavement charity Sue Ryder has awarded a loyal feline good friend, Bean the cat, the honorary title of volunteer for her exemplary customer support and excellent colleague engagement at its Taunton store.
Bean, who is nearly eight years outdated, has been a each day customer to the charity store for the previous 5 years, ‘bringing pleasure and positivity to everybody she encounters.’ Now, Sue Ryder has formally recognised her contribution, formally appointing her as an affectionate member of the Taunton crew.
![Bean with certificate](https://i0.wp.com/www.petsmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bean-with-certificate.jpg?resize=640%2C707&ssl=1)
Since she first began ‘volunteering,’ Bean has gained native celeb standing, with buyers often popping in simply to see her. Alongside her pure potential to appeal clients and employees, she has additionally confirmed to be a gifted inventory inspector, professional toy tester, and eager window merchandiser.
Bean’s proprietor, Hayley Poole Wooden, accepted the certificates on her behalf and shared her gratitude with the store’s employees and clients:
“I’m delighted to just accept this award on behalf of Bean. I used to be actually touched but in addition discovered it hilarious when the store supervisor contacted me with the information. I’m so grateful that the employees have actually embraced having her round and that clients can clearly see how a lot she loves being admired and adored.
“If her presence can entice folks by the door and assist Sue Ryder elevate more cash to assist folks needing palliative care and grief assist, then I’m more than pleased for her to be right here, spreading happiness.”
Sue Ryder Taunton store supervisor Vicky Woods additionally praised Bean’s contribution to the crew:
“Bean actually is a big asset to the store. All of the donations we obtain go in the direction of funding very important palliative and end-of-life care at our hospices, in addition to bereavement assist that may be accessed by anybody. Many individuals come into the store simply to greet her, so it isn’t a stretch to say that Bean is instantly serving to fund the care and assist we offer. You possibly can see their faces mild up after they spot her bundled up in a basket having a nap or prancing throughout the cabinets like she’s in cost. She actually is an area celeb.
“I not too long ago ran an artwork competitors, asking native kids to create footage of Bean for the window, and we had been inundated with entries. Truthfully, it’s been essentially the most healthful factor I’ve seen. Bean brings a lot delight to our clients; it appeared like the apparent subsequent step to bestow this award on her and formally make her a part of the Sue Ryder household.”
And when requested whether or not the employees had ever seen a mouse within the store, Vicky coolly replied, “You bought to be kitten me, proper?”
Sue Ryder operates practically 400 outlets throughout the UK, elevating funds for its hospices, palliative care hubs, and bereavement companies.