My Four New Friends at the Little Victories Animal Rescue Group Shelter

After attending a meeting for new volunteers last week, I was given my marching orders today by Chuck Games, Volunteer Coordinator, and traveled to the Little Victories Animal Rescue Group's (no kill) Shelter this afternoon. I am now an official puppy "socializer".

Being an old country boy, I grew up loving all animals and have always had a special "way" with creatures - large, small and very tiny. Upon arrival at the shelter, I was given a short tour, and I explained to the caretaker that I am good with animals and wanted to spend my volunteer time "socializing" pups. I was escorted to one of the many small kennels and introduced to four new arrivals. I was given permission to enter the kennel. I got in, plopped down in the middle of the gravel and was mobbed by four of the most excited pups you have ever seen. It took two hours to get them to settle down. I accomplished it by talking softly to them, letting them crawl all over me and by attempting to simultaneously pet four love-starved little-ones in need of lots of human attention and love - they got it.

Sitting in the same position, indian-style, for almost three hours, I gained the confidence of my new pals. As I left their small kennel, two were sleeping and two were lying beside me enjoying my attention. Need I say more ... I can't wait to get back out there to see them!

If you are down hearted, or otherwise need an emotional lift, consider volunteering to share yourself with the animals at this much needed community animal rescue facility; you'll be glad you did!

For information about how you can gain some furry new friends - email me at richardcobbsr@comcast.net.