Stray Thoughts Summer 2019
Volunteer Spotlight
C
ommunication, cooperation and a “can-do” attitude
sums up the Wednesday evening kennel cleaning
crew. This group of volunteers is willing to do whatever it
takes to keep WSHS dogs healthy and happy!
Being with the dogs and each other keeps this shift
coming in week after week. With 20+ dogs in the kennel,
there is never a dull moment! Jessica and Dave shared
fond memories of when Daisy jumped from the sink
into Jessica’s arms during bath time and when Dave was
bounding through a huge snow pile in Yard 3 last winter.
Whether they are walking, throwing a ball or giving a
bath, everyone on the shift wants to let the dogs know
that they are loved.
Garrett Sward tells us that his shift mates tend to arrive
early with a fun and positive outlook each week. During
their shift, if anyone sees something that needs to get
done, they dive in and
do it. Garrett, Karen
Klickman, Isabella
Giuliano, Veronika
Booker, and Sara Sacha
have been working
together for about a year.
Jessica Cvengros joined
their team in March.
At the end of the evening
every week, each of
them takes satisfaction in
knowing they’ve made a
difference in the lives of
the dogs.
It’s not surprising that
these folks have dogs in
their homes too. Karen
started volunteering as
a way to get her dog fix
without actually having a
dog. She says that lasted
about three months
before she adopted!
Karen and her husband
are parents to WSHS
alums Maggie and Duncan. Veronika is mom to hound
Bailey, Isabella is mom to aussie Juno, and Jessica is
mom to pointer Gus and yorkie Scout. Sara shares her
home with a blue rescue pit and a tuxedo cat. Her kitty is
a fan of dogs too and is best buddies with Daphne.
This crew has grown
together as a team
and learned a lot while
volunteering in the
kennel. Everyone has
learned much more
about dogs, especially
rescue dogs, and has
become more confident
in their handling skills.
Jessica makes sure she takes each dog’s background
into consideration so that she can adapt to their needs
when she is with them. Likewise, Sara knows you have
to be patient and realize that every dog has a unique
personality. Isabella sums it up by saying that she has
learned what to do for shelter dogs so that she can make
them the happiest and most comfortable they can be
while they are waiting to be adopted.
Here’s to the Wednesday evening crew, getting it done
and having fun doing it!
Emails and Letters from Adopters
Hello!
We’re loving our new kitten. We named her Snitch, since she has a lightening
bolt on her forehead, and we wanted a Harry Potter-themed name! Our three
boys love her and they have been playing with her a lot. Fortunately our older
cat, Scout, warmed up to her quickly. They’re already sleeping on the same bed
together – ours!
She is sweet and cuddly and we are so thrilled that she’s part of our family!
Thanks for everything!
Kecia
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