Vinnie is pending adoption. Yay Vinnie!
Yesterday I had my first shift as a dog walker for the CACC (Chicago Animal Care and Control). It took a while to go from the first intro meeting until I was cleared to walk, but it was worth it.
There are a lot of dogs, and quite a few walkers, but they are always looking for more. Because of the rules, only volunteers can walk the dogs, not the staff. If a dog is going to be walked, it’s going to be you or someone like you getting them out of their kennels and into the outdoors to romp and play.
I’m currently undogged; this is a great way for me to be around dog energy. There’s something wonderful about watching the pups go from bouncy/anxious from being in the kennel to a few minutes later running on the lawn or rolling over for belly rubs.
A dog I walked a few weeks ago. Rhubarb Pie, went home yesterday. When I heard that over the walkie talkie, well, someone made my day by being her miracle.