Saturday and Sunday were hot and humid,
but that didn’t stop some 80 volunteers from putting on an
Adoption Event that resulted in 100 shelter dogs and puppies
finding their forever homes.
Each day, the event is open from 11am-4pm.
Ten hours total, out of 135 dogs, 100 homes secured.
Simply amazing.
The remaining unadopted dogs went into foster and are free from kill shelters forever.
You would not believe the mayhem that fills those hours.
The meeting, the greeting, the reference checks, the vet reference checks,
the interviews, the adoption paperwork.
100 Dogs.
100 Adopters.
10 hours.
Founder Lorin on the right rallying the troops
next to the owner of Bishops Orchard in Guilford, who was kind enough to let Dog Days use their
awesome farm facility.
As you can see… it takes a village.
In all the land you will not find a more dedicated group of volunteers
than the folks who come out for Dog Days.
My son on the left with some of his friends.
Don’t underestimate the teens of today…..these guys worked for 30 hours in total
setting up and taking down kennels, tents, banners, trash removal, car parking, hay bale moving,
etc. etc. etc… it was dirty work, and they stepped up to do it.
Such a great thing to see, so many young people getting involved
for nothing more than the love of the dog and helping less fortunate creatures.
And pizza . There is always pizza.
The Rangers and Scouts are an amazing crew…Adults and teens caring for the dogs
and helping families connect with them and choose the right fit.
This awesome group dedicated their weekend to the health and well being of
the shelter dogs and their new families.
Once the event is set up and all dogs have arrived with their rescues,
checked by the vet, bathed and given a day to settle in,
The flood gates open at 11am on Saturday
and the forming of new families begins.
The interview to make sure the home an adopter wants to provide
is a good match for the dog.
Lorin Greene, look what you’ve done.
You Go Girl.
Dog Days is already fundraising for the next event,
to be held in Norwich in September.
If you’d like to volunteer some of your time or can make a monetary donation
of any amount, – even $5.00 goes a LONG WAY! …
Click HERE for more information.
Hooray for the Underdog.
