AFRP Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight

Debbie and Lynne with D’Artagnan, the Dachshund.

Lynne & Debbie Martin are a package deal when it comes to volunteering with AFRP. They began volunteering as adoption counselors; after one adoption event, they quickly realized the need for dog foster homes. Lynne and Debbie made the decision in August of 2005 to become full time foster parents and they still find time to clean cat cages, provide animal transportation, and assist with adoption events.

Their home typically houses more than one foster dog at a time. An especially touching experience involves “Penny,” a paralyzed dachshund they fostered last year. Penny’s rough life as a stray and her physical limitations did not diminish her loving and lively personality. It was very reassuring and heartwarming to find that there are families willing to open their homes and hearts to a special needs dog.

Lynne and Debbie recently expanded their fostering repertoire to include bottle-fed puppies. Although one of these puppies did become a permanent member of their home, they are quick to point out that it’s important to make sure you adopt the foster dogs out to new families, although it can be difficult to let them go. Had they adopted their first foster dog, 39 dogs might have missed out on a second chance in an AFRP foster home.

Thank you, Lynne and Debbie, 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!

If there is anything else you would like to know about Animal Friends Rescue Project, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call us at (831) 333-0722. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining our mailing list.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Debbie and Lynne with D’Artagnan, the Dachshund.

Lynne & Debbie Martin are a package deal when it comes to volunteering with AFRP. They began volunteering as adoption counselors; after one adoption event, they quickly realized the need for dog foster homes. Lynne and Debbie made the decision in August of 2005 to become full time foster parents and they still find time to clean cat cages, provide animal transportation, and assist with adoption events. Their home typically houses more than one foster dog at a time. An especially touching experience involves “Penny,” a paralyzed dachshund they fostered last year. Penny’s rough life as a stray and her physical limitations did not diminish her loving and lively personality. It was very reassuring and heartwarming to find that there are families willing to open their homes and hearts to a special needs dog. Lynne and Debbie recently expanded their fostering repertoire to include bottle-fed puppies. Although one of these puppies did become a permanent member of their home, they are quick to point out that it’s important to make sure you adopt the foster dogs out to new families, although it can be difficult to let them go. Had they adopted their first foster dog, 39 dogs might have missed out on a second chance in an AFRP foster home. Thank you, Lynne and Debbie, 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!