Today was a good day.....

[Miniv]

My daughter, Bri, and I drove away from Petco today feeling like we may have made a difference.

Three summers ago I went to the local Humane Society Shelter with my daughter and we signed up as volunteers. I had been involved with the shelter near our old farm in Bend and didn't feel good there. THIS shelter is wonderful. They appreciate any help and they are a NO KILL facility!

Just this past year we have been called on to take a more active part with the weekend exhibits at places like Petco or Petsmart. Prior to that, we mostly did a once a week visit at the shelter where we only cleaned cat cages, socialized kittens, and walked dogs....

Today's exhibit was a good one. We had two dogs and about 8 adult cats....one of the cats was a "special needs" case.

I was so thrilled when we "closed up shop" that one of the dogs (and NOT the PUPPY!) was adopted, plus two kitties - and one was the SPECIAL NEEDS one!

It's funny when I participate in these days, my heart almost joins with the animal I am presenting.....I can feel them looking out at each person who is stopping to visit and hear them saying......"Are YOU the one? I am ready to LOVE you, if you are the one!"

This is the little fellow that was my charge and I hope has his forever home....

 

[REO]

WONDERFUL!!!! Thank you to you & Bri for making a difference!

 

[RockRiverTiff]

What a wonderful thing you and your daughter are doing for these deserving animals! I can really see the hope in that dog's eyes--just breaks my heart. Congratulations on finding three good homes today!

 

[mitch]

Thank god for people like you.

 

[Connie P]

Yippeee! How wonderful!

 

[Filipowicz Farm]

Wonderful.

 

[Sterling]

Awwww...those eyes would be so very hard to pass up!

 

[jacks'thunder]

Aww you just made me tear up and made my heart happy!!! LOL!! You did a great thing! Keep pluging away at helping find these guys and gals good homes!!

Maybe one day there won't be so many unwanted pets.....

All we can do is try!!!

You guys did good!!!

Leya

 

[Hosscrazy]

That is wonderful...you really are making a difference in these animals lives...that is awesome!!!

Liz R.

 

[Reijel's Mom]

Thank you! If only more folks would volunteer!!

 

[TyeeRanch]

You guys are awesome.....you know I love ya both! I would have a hard time with that, would end up wanting to bring them all home!

 

[Boss Mare]

Yay, way to go!!

I have worked for Petco for 5 years now.. I've seen A LOT!

Sometimes it's uplifting and sometimes it's so heartbreaking.

I try to do what I can..

I am the salon manager / groomer and even donate my grooming services to all of our local adoption groups.. some times I do several a week and some times it's not as often, but I don't mind at all. I feel like I am doing a little something to help them get a chance in life. -aside from promoting adoption, posting pictures in the salon, etc.-

There are truly some great dogs (and cats) that come through the rescues that are actually amazing!