Yesterday Lewis and I went to the volunteer training at one of our local animal shelters. We will be providing enrichment activities to the animals waiting for their forever homes. We will also be involved with an animal behavior specialist who will teach us how to teach the animals things that will make them more desirable for adoption.
Lewis did really well with the exception of a bit of a sensory issue when several dogs would bark at once. He is very enthusiastic about spending every Wednesday afternoon with the animals. Wish us luck, this is the beginning of our new adventure and I am very excited about it!
Downsy Dude Rescue Ranch will be used to provide enrichment activities to special needs children. Additional future goals include: Parent and community education, pet owner grief counseling, a memorial garden, theraputic horticulture, and wellness retreats.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Volunteer training at the animal shelter
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Here is the website if anyone else is interested in this training
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cahs-lansing.org/