People hold up placards on street corners that say “Work for food” but one local woman is taking it to heart, with a small caveat.
Nicole Coultart will be working in pet food.
And her passion and love for pet care is an inspiration to many around her, and she not only spreads information about the importance of quality pet care, but also encourages everyone to It helps spread the word that even the smallest thing can be done.
Mr. Coulthardt is a notary public and has served as a notary public for the past eight years.
She regularly received requests for notary services from friends and family, but she never charged anything for what she described as very simple requests.
“But they forced me to pay, so I suddenly asked them to buy me a candy bar or something,” she laughed. “I work a lot with local animal shelters, so when someone asked me one day, I just told them to pay me in dog food.
“Or cat food, or pet treats. Anything like that, really. I mean, get six cans of dog food or 12 cans of cat food stamped.”
And the response was overwhelming, Coulthard said with a big smile.
Her friends share what she does with their friends and family, and that simple act has led to regular trips to Lorain County Kennels and Friendship Animal Rescue League to deliver pet food. , she said.
“Shelters are struggling,” Coulthardt said. “They are overwhelmed with dropouts and outcasts and overwhelmed with caring for their vulnerable little allies.
“I used to work at an animal shelter, and unfortunately the facility had to close. Taking care of all these pets is expensive. And I had to adopt all the cats before they closed. I couldn't do that, so I took everything home.
“I have nine cats now and I love them all. This is a pet mecca. I thought this was an easy way I could help pets and shelters. I plan to continue doing this for as long as I can.
“Animals need us and we need them, but they don't have a voice. We have to be that voice. We care for them and We need people to protect us. I think philanthropy runs in my blood, so I'm happy to donate and volunteer.”
Mr. Coulthardt, a North Ridgeville High School graduate and current property manager, became a notary public because his former employer needed an in-house notary public.
She works as a compliance manager at a financial company, and her boss paid for her to get a notary license.
“I also carry a bag with me,” Coulthard said with a laugh.
She says if anyone needs her to notarize something, find her on Facebook. She is happy to provide her services at regular rates, she said.
Coulthardt said rabbit food, bird seed and even exotic pet foods are also welcome.
You can contact Coulthart on Facebook at Nicole Hahn Scott or email ncoulthart@gmail.com.
