Continued from Page 9 “Volunteering adds structure to their daily schedules,” explains LeJeune. “They see how their efforts impact the animals they care for. As long as they make a commitment, we’ll find a niche for any volunteer.”
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11PET PARADE th Annual Brady Street
Sunday, October 7th from 11am til 4 pm
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• Parade your pets down Brady and finish with a pet blessing
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• Compete in the costume contest – grand prize is a 6 month supply of pet food from locally-made Fromm Family Foods • Agility & obedience demos • Raffles, sidewalk sale, music & more!
For more information call 414.272.3978 or visit www.bradystreet.org
Proceeds will benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society
She continues, “Volunteers with disabilities are very dependable. Their work at the Humane Society allows them to meet and interact with other volunteers, which in turn increases their sense of selfesteem. Everyone’s contribution is important in keeping the Humane Society functioning smoothly and effectively.” The future is bright for volunteers with disabilities at the Wisconsin Humane Society. On-going education and workshops, like animal behavioral seminars, are available to inform and train everyone interested in volunteer work. Too often, people with disabilities are underutilized and overlooked as a source for a diverse volunteer pool. At WHS, all volunteers are given the opportunity to learn new skills and the appropriate behavior necessary for success in the broader social situations in which they may find themselves. Besides, who would want to miss some of the Humane Society’s special perks for volunteers - like “Movie in the Bark” and a scrumptious potluck dinner at the end of summer.
Gail Thomas
Gail Thomas is a volunteer at the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus, mom to Pedi, a lovable Lab/Shepherd and a willing cat sitter to Fanny, her daughterin-law's black and white "purfect" kitty.