AFRP Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight

Ann de Jesus and daughter Kylie
with Elmer (foster dog) and Hazel.

Ann de Jesus became involved with AFRP when she adopted AFRP dog, Rosie, in 2005. This experience made her realize that she would like to find more ways to help homeless animals, so she decided to volunteer with AFRP.

Ann began her volunteer work by doing cat care shifts at the 17th Street Adoption Center in Pacific Grove and eventually expanded into fostering cats, kittens, and dogs. Her volunteer work continued to grow and she began volunteering as an adoption counselor and working at offsite adoption events. Most recently, Ann has been walking and transporting dogs in boarding at Casa de Amigos to and from the Adoption Center, Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Some of the benefits of volunteering with AFRP that Ann has enjoyed are the satisfaction of knowing that she is instrumental in helping these animals find loving and permanent homes, the joy of adopting more AFRP animals into her own home, and the fact that her four year old daughter, Kylie, has been able to assist in the care of animals. Kylie feels good about working with adults and helping the animals.

With our busy schedules, Ann’s best advice for volunteering is to start out slowly so you don’t get overwhelmed. She says, “Do something easy, then add more or change the thing you're doing, until you find something that you really like doing. Always stay in a mode where you look forward to the next time you help out.”
Thank you, Ann, for all that you do!
If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of helping homeless animals, please consider becoming an AFRP volunteer. Give us a call at 831-333-0722.

Every Volunteer Makes a Difference
Won't you help us rescue more dogs and cats by becoming a volunteer?

AFRP depends on foster volunteers and donations from the general public to rescue approximately 1,600 dogs and cats each year. AFRP has many rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Get involved today!

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Volunteer Spotlight

Ann de Jesus and daughter Kylie with Elmer (foster dog) and Hazel.

Ann de Jesus became involved with AFRP when she adopted AFRP dog, Rosie, in 2005. This experience made her realize that she would like to find more ways to help homeless animals, so she decided to volunteer with AFRP. Ann began her volunteer work by doing cat care shifts at the 17th Street Adoption Center in Pacific Grove and eventually expanded into fostering cats, kittens, and dogs. Her volunteer work continued to grow and she began volunteering as an adoption counselor and working at offsite adoption events. Most recently, Ann has been walking and transporting dogs in boarding at Casa de Amigos to and from the Adoption Center, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Some of the benefits of volunteering with AFRP that Ann has enjoyed are the satisfaction of knowing that she is instrumental in helping these animals find loving and permanent homes, the joy of adopting more AFRP animals into her own home, and the fact that her four year old daughter, Kylie, has been able to assist in the care of animals. Kylie feels good about working with adults and helping the animals. With our busy schedules, Ann’s best advice for volunteering is to start out slowly so you don’t get overwhelmed. She says, “Do something easy, then add more or change the thing you're doing, until you find something that you really like doing. Always stay in a mode where you look forward to the next time you help out.” Thank you, Ann, for all that you do! If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of helping homeless animals, please consider becoming an AFRP volunteer. Give us a call at 831-333-0722. Every Volunteer Makes a Difference Won't you help us rescue more dogs and cats by becoming a volunteer? AFRP depends on foster volunteers and donations from the general public to rescue approximately 1,600 dogs and cats each year. AFRP has many rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Get involved today!