Wendell News Outlet

"Wow, I really made a difference"

When was the last time you were able to say that to yourself? 

"Whether you have 5 hours to spend your afternoon helping animals find new homes or 30 minutes to brush a dog or cuddle a cat, it all makes a difference.  The more human interaction these animals get, the better chance they have of finding a new home," says Crystal Muller, adoption counselor and regular 
40 hr/week 9-5er like a lot of us, who somehow makes the time to be a dedicated Animal Center volunteer. 

You know that feeling you get when you give your pup a belly rub after you haven't seen him all day? Or when your kitty starts purring like crazy and pushes back against your hand as you pet it? It's the reason we have pets, right? Imagine how good it feels for them. Now imagine the unfortunate souls waiting at the Animal Center that would love nothing more than a fraction of that kind of attention. YOU can give it to them. YOU can make a real difference. 

YOU can be a volunteer. Check out our volunteer page to learn all about our amazing volunteers and how you can join the ranks. We hope to see you soon!

"Maybe this week you will have a moment at the shelter that will give you a reason to smile for the rest of the week."

This is Jules, a 6-month-old calico cutie. She was brought into the Animal Center before Christmas when her owner could no longer afford to care for her or her siblings.

Her siblings have all since been adopted, but Jules is still looking for a forever home. 

Currently in foster care, Jules is very sweet and sociable, and has been described as a "purr-box."