Why Volunteering at an Animal Shelter is Beneficial to you and the Animals Not only are you helping the shelter’s staff by walking dogs or taking them out to play. Volunteering at the animal shelter is a pretty good substitute for the gym. Prior to volunteering at my local animal I was fearful of bigger dogs. I had never been around them and was intimidated by their size. Now, after volunteering almost every day for about a month, I am calmer around large dogs, more aware of the signs of the good and bad dog behavior, and more knowledgeable about how to take care of them and interact with them. Via:
http://westchester-animal-rescue.com/animal-rescue-volunteers-and-what-they-do/