[Community-service] working in an animal shelter?

[Greg Aikens]

Hi,
I have never worked on a regular basis in an animal shelter but I did volunteer once or twice a year at the Humane Society when they would give out rabies shots and baths for dogs. I usually  helped bathe the dogs, which was messy but a lot of fun. Washing dogs is hands on anyway. I'm sure you could find other nonvisual stuff to do. Cleaning cages doesn't sound fun but should be very doable. 

I never had anyone mention to me concern about my blindness  . I just asked what kinds of things they needed help with and picked the one which seemed to need the least accommodation. I also always went with a group of friends. Hope this is helpful.
Greg
On Aug 4, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Darian Smith wrote:

> hello list,
>   I recently developed an interest in working  at an animal shelter.
> I  have some expirience with animals, but not an overwhelming amount
> of expirience.  I'm wondering what people's  expirience levels look
> like  with qanimals and animal shelters/ interactions both good and
> bad with regards to staff and  their level of reception to you, as a
> blind person working in their facility?
>  Best,
>  Darian
> 
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