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Barnyard Buddies:  Volunteer at animal shelter!  |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 12:15:39 PM
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I am so excited!
Next week I am going to the animal shelter to become a volunteer there! I am soo excited! I have wanted to become one a long time and I finally get to become one this summer. I get to wash puppies, walk dogs, clean up after all the animals of course but I don't mind that, hold kitties, etc. YAY!!
Just wanted to share my good news!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 12:53:47 PM
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What a wonderful thing to do Channah! I am in a resuce group and it is very rewarding. Only one thing...don't bring them all home with you!
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 1:00:24 PM
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I'll try not to Diane but you never know....
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 1:24:18 PM
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That is so wonderful Channah. It is such an epidemic around here. People sitting out in from of walmart trying to sell their "designer puppies" read 'mixed breed' for $300 a dog when the shelters are bursting with them just a year later. I just fume when I see them. You are doing a wonderful thing, and it makes a difference to them, it really does.
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 2:53:06 PM
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Remember to clean-up really well before you touch your pets at home, you don't want to bring home any creeping crud and spread it to your fur babys.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 3:20:30 PM
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Channah, that's what I did when I lived in Los Angeles. I think I was about your age. I volunteered every weekend. And I called my dad every time about some dog or cat I HAD to have. He finally let me get a dog. He was the cutest fuzzy white dog. I named him Ziggy. He traveled across the country with me and my brother and sister when we moved back to Ga. He was the best dog.
I hope you have fun and I am sure you will be the best volunteer they have there.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 7:00:07 PM
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Congrats, Channah!! You will be the best of the best!! I'm so happy for the animals that get to have you to help them!!! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 7:36:27 PM
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Ohhh, that's wonderful Han! Our doggies have all been rescue dogs & they are da best! So loyal & loving. You'll do an awesome job!!
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 7:44:53 PM
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this is so great channah, i think it is a fine thing to do. i have rescue animals here and i love them dearly. you will learn so very much there. keep us posted on how your doing. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 10:57:32 PM
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It's great that you're volunteering at a shelter--I'm sure you'll find it very rewarding but it can be heartbreaking as well. sometimes people in my town just dump their animals in front of the shelter and drive off. The animals will be very lucky to have someone like you take care of them--maybe you will talk people into giving them a forever home.
cindy
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 12:05:32 PM
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Thank you all so much!
Cindy, like everything in this world there is heartbreak and joy. I pray that while I'm there volunteering I can make a diffrence and maybe make our Animal shelter a better place. Its a good step in becoming a vets assistant. :)
thank you all again so much!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
Edited by - maggie14 on Jul 04 2010 12:26:10 PM |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 12:36:37 PM
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Channah, that sounds like so much fun! Rescue animals are dear to my heart, as all my past dogs have been from the Humane Society, and I think that the puppy selling business has become disgusting. I hope you have a good time, and hopefully one of these days I'll have the time for volunteering at a shelter.
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 3:52:39 PM
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Channah, you are a good soul. I would bring every animal home with me. You really get to make a difference. Update us and let us know how you are doing there. Carol
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missmuffcake
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
kendy
modesto
ca
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Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 10:47:39 AM
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Good for you!
Every few months a group of people in my town get together and we hold a vegan bake sale to help out various animal charities in our area. I love organizing them and being able to help animals and meet new friends.
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 09:08:26 AM
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Today is the day! I got in for a short class, fill out some paper work and become an offical volunteer! YAY!! Doing the happy dance here! lol
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 09:42:14 AM
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Channah, I cried every time I worked at the shelter. There were so many animals brought in every day. We had big folders full of animal rescue people that would take certain kinds of dogs. So when one came in we'd get on the phone and go down the list til we could find someone to take it. I wonder if they still do that.
I know you will do great.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 8:33:31 PM
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I'm not sure Kristin.
I took the class and it was really fun! I'm now a volunteer and can go in when ever I want. :)
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 10:55:57 AM
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Oh good for you. Just think, you might be the only person that these poor animals were ever loved by. I have thought about doing this myself and maybe I will. It takes a special person to do this. Good luck and let us know how many are going home with you. LOL
Blessings,
Darlene
God is never to busy for us....are we to busy for Him? |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 7:25:15 PM
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Channah:
I have a great idea!!!!! Maybe you could call the animal shelter where you are going to volunteer, and ask if you can bring Ginger in. Animal shelters usually have a vet to check in with them. Maybe the vet could check Ginger out. Years ago when I got my cat Zoe at the animal shelter, they gave all her shots for free. Who ever had owned her before had her claws removed. So the Shelter was grateful for me taking her in. She'll always have to be an inside cat, which she has been for 19 years now. But, being you'll volunteer for the shelter, well... there you go. Hope Ginger is doing better.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 8:21:10 PM
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Marly, that is a SUPER idea for Ginger! I would think that would be ideal, Channah!!! Yeh!!! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
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