A little over a year ago, I learned of a volunteer opportunity with Pets on Wheels of Connecticut. After doing some research and speaking with Director, Elaine Papanic, I decided this was an opportunity I did not want to pass up. It was a chance to help individuals and/or families with obstacles and help save shelter pets at the same time.
 It has been an amazing experience. As part of the placement team I have seen the joy on the faces of recipients who were able to adopt pets when they previously thought it impossible. Thanks to Pets on Wheels of CT, the impossible was now possible not only for these people, but also for dogs and cats who had been patiently awaiting placement from shelters and rescues and who now had loving homes. Today, a few words from the Director of Operations for Pets on Wheels of CT, Jennifer Holt, and some pictures of a few of the animals the organization has helped. |   |
If you’re reading this, you’re probably an animal lover. More than likely, you have had a moment in your life—a family member was ill, you had a fight with a friend or loved one, or you just felt stuck in a stressful situation—when you turned to your dogs or cats, buried your face in their fur, and experienced a moment of peace, real peace as you listened to them breathe, stroked their necks, and wondered what the world looked like through their eyes. That moment gave you the break you needed from life, as well as strength to face it again the next day.
Imagine yourself in circumstances that you can’t change: your health prevents you from working or getting out of the house, emotional issues make it difficult to maintain relationships, or you’re a returning veteran struggling to readjust after combat duty. Imagine that you can’t find a moment’s peace, that you can’t take even a short break from life, that you can’t find the strength to face it all again.
Imagine the difference a pet would make in your life.
Imagine the difference a pet would make in your life.
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Pets on Wheels of Connecticut seeks to help those people who are most in need of animal companionship but who need help to adopt. Pets on Wheels of CT provides financial assistance for adoption fees, veterinarian care, and even transportation to the vet. The best part is that they help people adopt from local rescue shelters, so not only are they providing life-changing assistance to people in need, but they’re helping homeless animals find forever homes where they’ll be loved and cherished.
Pets on Wheels of Connecticut is entirely volunteer-run. If you would like to volunteer with, or donate to, this wonderful organization, visit petsonwheelsct.org to learn more. This is an opportunity to make a difference right in your community—for both your neighbors and rescue animals. And if you, or someone you know, would like to apply for assistance to adopt, visit their website or email info@petsonwheelsct.org for more information.
Pets on Wheels of Connecticut is entirely volunteer-run. If you would like to volunteer with, or donate to, this wonderful organization, visit petsonwheelsct.org to learn more. This is an opportunity to make a difference right in your community—for both your neighbors and rescue animals. And if you, or someone you know, would like to apply for assistance to adopt, visit their website or email info@petsonwheelsct.org for more information.
Being a volunteer with Pets on Wheels of CT has been a most rewarding experience for me. One of the things I like most is the family atmosphere of the organization and how everyone’s contributions, no matter how small, are met with gratitude and appreciation. If you live in the area and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of both humans and shelter pets, please contact Pets on Wheels of CT and find out how you can help. You will be glad you did!
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