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Woman surprised with $1K check after volunteering 1,000 hours at Nashville Humane Association
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Holly Thompson , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The woman, Paula Barlis, aims to help the cats find loving homes through adoption, making space for new cats to be taken in. A woman has volunteered over 1,000 hours at the Nashville Humane Association, providing care to felines.
A woman has volunteered over 1,000 hours at the Nashville Humane Association, providing care to felines. She has been volunteering for two years and finds joy in being with the cats, describing it as her getaway. The woman, Paula Barlis, aims to help the cats find loving homes through adoption, making space for new cats to be taken in.
Barlis' dedication is valued by the association, which relies on volunteers like her to support their work.
Further details about Barlis' experience and the association's mission are available from the source.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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