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Well, I did it today, put in to volunteer at the local SPCA. It takes two weeks to get the criminal record check done, so until then I can't take the animals off the property (even for walks). I can however go in, do grooming, spend time with them etc. I'm pretty excited
I wasn't dressed for sticking around today, so I just went in and said hello to some of the dogs and cats....how could I not! I also scoped out the facility, and I've got to say, its pretty spotless in there!
I think I might even have my DH convinced to do some fostering later on down the line, depending on how much control we have over which dogs we can take in and what stage Caeda is at. That certainly won't happen until the situation is dealt with regarding our neighbour's dog, but its a possibility at some point at least as far as convincing my husband (YAY!). I'm sure if it comes to being able to I'll be asking for a ton of advice on that!
Anyway, how many others here volunteer with their local shelters? Have any thoughts advice or stories for me? I would love to read about them! Anything in particular you've found helps the dogs the most? Have you been in any difficult situations and how did you deal? Any particular "sanitary precautions" you might suggest to make sure Caeda doesn't catch something that may not have been recognized at the shelter yet? Oh, and how do you keep yourself from taking them home!!!
I think I might even have my DH convinced to do some fostering later on down the line, depending on how much control we have over which dogs we can take in and what stage Caeda is at. That certainly won't happen until the situation is dealt with regarding our neighbour's dog, but its a possibility at some point at least as far as convincing my husband (YAY!). I'm sure if it comes to being able to I'll be asking for a ton of advice on that!
Anyway, how many others here volunteer with their local shelters? Have any thoughts advice or stories for me? I would love to read about them! Anything in particular you've found helps the dogs the most? Have you been in any difficult situations and how did you deal? Any particular "sanitary precautions" you might suggest to make sure Caeda doesn't catch something that may not have been recognized at the shelter yet? Oh, and how do you keep yourself from taking them home!!!