"If you’re thinking about volunteering, go for it! It’s a fantastic way to give back to your community, make a real difference and perhaps even boost your own sense of well-being and purpose. "
I have been a volunteer for MABTR since May 2023. After losing my second Boston Terrier, I wasn’t ready to adopt another one, but I missed having a Boston around. Fostering allowed me that.
I keep fostering because it makes me happy to know that I helped save an animal from their once unimaginable situation and adopt them to a new loving family.
I volunteer by providing local transportation of incoming/newly adopted dogs. While fostering a dog, I take them to vet appointments, train, build structure, confidence, interview applicants and select a new forever home.
I got involved in rescue work because I’m helping create a better outcome for an animal that is voiceless.
The greatest challenge is not allowing my emotions to get the best of me. Knowing the history of a dog or seeing the neglect firsthand by their appearance can sometimes be difficult.
I motivate myself by setting realistic goals and expectations. Along with having a daily plan. Having a dog/s in my life makes it easier and more fun. Knowing they depend solely on me; that’s reason enough to get out of bed each day.
My favorite part about volunteering for MABTR is being the one to place my foster dog into a new loving family. I grow attached to each of them and I take pride in knowing that my foster pup is going to the best fitted family.
The most challenging thing about volunteering for MABTR is the fact that Boston Terriers are a breed that is dear to my heart, it’s hard not wanting to adopt every dog that I foster!
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