The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 4, Winter 2016 | Page 9

Burlesque
How long have you been working with Suncoast
Animal League?
I have been a volunteer for five years. Two members
of my fur family are Suncoast Animal League rescues. I
have had the pleasure of doing everything from being
a pooper-scooper to driving hours to rescue dogs in
terrible situations.

Why is Suncoast Animal League special to you?
Suncoast is special to me in so many ways. Many years
ago, the executive director Rick Chaboudy stepped in
and assisted when my sister’s animal was the victim of a
random act of violence. I have had a passion for saving
animals ever since.
How does Suncoast affect and benefit the
community?
I like to think Suncoast and the community has a very
symbiotic relationship. Without the community’s help
and support, Suncoast would not be able to save a
single animal. The community has a special place to

support, advocate, adopt, rescue
and rehabilitate both domestic and
wild animals.

Do they have a volunteer program?
Absolutely, there are multiple ways to volunteer! The
shelter has three daily dog walking shifts. You can open
your home and heart up to foster a cat or dog and help
prepare them for adoption. Donate your time to help at
our weekly/monthly events! If you are unable to donate
time, there is a wish list of items needed to keep the
shelter running. Something as simple as sharing the
stories on social media helps advocate and educate the
public about the importance of animal rescue.
What is their most needed resource?
Donations!! Donations!! Donations!! Suncoast Animal
League is funded entirely by the generous donations of
its supporters. http://suncoastanimalleague.org/
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