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THE VOLUNTEER BRIEF

Martine Ferguson
This Month's Volunteer Spotlight Is On.. Emma Hughes! 

Emma is our Sunday morning Kennel Assistant and the visiting pups really love her cheery disposition.  We love your enthusiastic dedication Emma!

EMMA with her fur brother LINUS

"Growing up my family always had pets ranging from rabbits to frogs. However, the pet of my dreams was always a dog. Typically, I would get my dose of canine love from volunteering at our local animal shelter or dog sitting for our neighbors. 

"When I moved from Massachusetts to Maryland for work, I wanted to continue volunteering with dogs. A coworker recommended I check out House with a Heart and, after taking a tour, I was sold.  Sher's dedication to helping senior dogs and compassion for every resident, short or long term, motivated me to become a kennel assistant.

"I look forward to meeting familiar and new dogs every Sunday. I love being able to make each dog's stay with HWAH enjoyable and fun. While most of my time is spent cleaning kennels and performing other tasks, I love the days when I finish early and can spend time playing with the dogs or giving them tummy rubs. Knowing that my work allows Sher to focus on the residents upstairs is another important motivator.  In my capacity as a kennel assistant, I have gotten to meet so many wonderful pets and look forward to what is to come.

"I am happy to say that after 18 years of dogged persuasion I convinced my family to get Linus, a cockapoo mix, who has become the third and favorite child."
CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) season is upon us. 

You can donate to HWAH using the CFC code 69166 from anywhere you live. Thank you for your continued support of the Sanctuary!
Thank You...

,,,to Tracie and her husband Steve, Jordan, Christine, Debra and Carrie, employees from the Carlyle Group who volunteered on November 11th and did some much needed landscaping and Sanctuary cleanup. 

They also spent quality time in the play yards with Vickie Mia, Happy, Monroe, Joie and Spirit.

Thank you as well to the University of Maryland students who participate in the CIVICUS community service program and came out on October 8th and November 15th to help with Sanctuary cleanup and play with disabled pups Vickie Mia and Happy.

Much was accomplished by all and the Sanctuary is now even more beautiful thanks to all your hard work. 

We hope to see you again soon!
Welcome!
 
Please join us in welcoming the following new volunteers to our HWAH family:

Amy D.P., our Thursday morning Kennel Assistant

Michael P., our Thursday evening Kennel Assistant

James L., our Friday evening Kennel Assistant

Kelly G., a Saturday evening Kennel Assistant

Cindy P., our Monday Kittie volunteer

Cheryl O., who joins the Saturday Kittie team

Stefanie W., who joins the Saturday outside-duties team

Thrilled to have you all onboard!       
Please enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving..
with family and friends!   So it's a safe and happy day for the fur kids as well, please remember not to share the following foods with them.  Scroll down for enlargements from this graphic from K-9 Coach to make it easier to read:


It's that time again - our annual pet adoptathon. It's the third year that we've done th is, and we really need your help to make it the best one yet!

T he kickoff is only two weeks away, and we are still looking for volunteers to help out, and we are also in need of some basic dog food and supplies. If you can volunteer, or even contribute with supplies, please sign up here.

 

Reminders:

 

The volunteer hours are between 11am and 2pm. Please gather your belongings and prepare to be out the door by no later than 2pm. Thank you very much for your cooperation in adhering to this schedule.

 

Please check out our Blog, The Heartbeat:

http://housewithaheart.wordpress.com

 

And our Facebook page for news and other events happening at the Sanctuary:

https://www.facebook.com/HousewithaHeart