Oh my gosh! I know some of you know my background as far as going through a rough few months when I called off my engagement with a compulsive liar and all the drama that went with that. Anyhow, I am turning my life around to a positive path!
I really want to work at the SPCA in Dallas, TX. (I currently live in Wisconsin and am planning to move to TX) I have a TON of animal experience, it's just not in a formal professional setting. Anyhow, a friend of mine suggested I volunteer at the local animal shelter to gain some professional experience and help out my resume. I was like OH MY GOD YOU ARE A GENIUS.
I IMMEDIATELY filled out a volunteer form and mailed it in. I got a call pretty quick! Yesterday I went in for my interview, and today was my first day volunteering! I even brought some cat food/condo/pine shavings to donate.
I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS SOONER!!!!! OH MY GOSH! I consider myself a hard-worker and did everything my trainer told me to and even offered to help extra and ask what else I could do to help out. Long story short. I cleaned cages/misc items for about 2 hours and then was told that if I finished all my work, they strongly encourage volunteers to PLAY WITH THE ANIMALS! Out of my 4 hour morning shift, I only worked for about 2 hours, and played with cats for the other 2 hours! It was soooooo awesome and such a MASSIVE stress relief.
This is such a HUGE GIGANTIC positive thing for me. Being able to spend so much time caring and playing with animals in need makes my stress just MELT away. I am so happy. I loved it so much (even the cleaning) that when I see the manager next, I'd like to express my interest in walking/caring for the dogs as well as the cats!
I am just so freakin' thrilled that I now have this wonderful way to feel useful while simultaneously helping my melting health and all these animals in need!
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