The last two days have been spent working with SAGA Humane Society. It has been such a joy to work with these people because there is clearly a lack of time and money. A few days ago we went to talk with them and ask if there was any work they needed done, we also mentioned that we could paint. The lady was gracious, but I was persistent. It was important that she know we wanted to be there and we were willing do do any work she had for use. After she heard this she perked up and said she would get started on a list right away.
There were a lot of us girls there so things went pretty smooth. I went with the group who painted the fence in the front building while other girls went to the back area where the kennels are. I have no words to properly explain what this experience was like because I was literally melting the entire time. I have never, in my entire life, sweat like I did during those two days of service. For a moment I questioned going back after lunch because I was feeling very drained physically, but a little voice reminded me that service work is not meant to be easy. Thankfully I had other teachers with me who shared in the experience, and it was well worth it.
The pictures don't do it justice! Every time I ride by the building I can't help but feel excited at how inviting the building looks. The fresh coats of white and green really make it look clean and welcoming to possible doggy adoption parents. This service work also reminded me of how many dogs and cats are euthanize daily because people are not properly educated about their pets. If I were to ever win the lottery I would spend a large chunk of money just paying for people to spay/neuter their pets.
There were a lot of us girls there so things went pretty smooth. I went with the group who painted the fence in the front building while other girls went to the back area where the kennels are. I have no words to properly explain what this experience was like because I was literally melting the entire time. I have never, in my entire life, sweat like I did during those two days of service. For a moment I questioned going back after lunch because I was feeling very drained physically, but a little voice reminded me that service work is not meant to be easy. Thankfully I had other teachers with me who shared in the experience, and it was well worth it.
The pictures don't do it justice! Every time I ride by the building I can't help but feel excited at how inviting the building looks. The fresh coats of white and green really make it look clean and welcoming to possible doggy adoption parents. This service work also reminded me of how many dogs and cats are euthanize daily because people are not properly educated about their pets. If I were to ever win the lottery I would spend a large chunk of money just paying for people to spay/neuter their pets.