Before a fire tore through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s shelter and clinic, volunteer kitty cuddlers helped socialize the cats there in hopes of getting them adopted.

“It just makes me feel good, especially when I can get them adopted,” said Lorraine Lavoie, who has been a volunteer kitty cuddler there for 17 years. “I’m retired. I love cats, I have cats of my own. And I just love coming here.”

Lorraine Lavoie is this week’s Everyday Hero. 

This story was filmed and edited before the fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando's shelter and clinic.