I'm sooo excited- I will finally volunteer at a shelter

ut0pia

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My orientation to volunteer at the atlanta humane society is on saturday!!!! I really hope I can help them and I am not just a waste of space around there. I feel like that's what volunteering becomes ultimately in a lot of places
I have done a lot of community service for an organization and it always feels kinda useless. I mean, I know parks are important to have but for some reason putting mulch around the trees and walking with a wheelbarrow just doesn't make me feel like I'm helping an urgent social problem lol..
Anyways I just wanted to share!!!!
 

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Congrats Mariyah.... I hope orientation goes well, and that you enjoy volunteering there. I'm sure they could probally use the help.
 

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Ah.....another Hero. You people who work in shelters are my Heros. I can't do it. But I am proud to know those who do.

(however the park work sounds okay too, as people enjoy parks!)
 

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I would love to volunteer at a clinic or shelter but our closest shelter is half an hour away and the clinics scare me..After yesterday Ive be tramatized yet again at the vet...Seeing two people walk out from the back bawling and carrying empty cat carriers!! It just breaks my heart and how insensitive the reception people seemed..I realize they probably see this all the time but holy crap do they have to continue to giggle and chatter while these women are crying and having their hearts broken because their beloved pets just got put down or passed away...FORREAL! It just broke my heart watching them to the point where I walked up to the one lady who was their alone and just told her I was so sorry for her loss and I hope she eventually can open her heart up to another animal who needs her love and I just broke down crying...I really dont know if I could have the guts to see that stuff everyday..Im way too much of a crybaby
 
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