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BARCS Volunteers
and Staff Work Hard For The Animals
Throughout the Worst Winter on Record!
The dedicated and caring volunteers and staff at
BARCS worked diligently throughout the recent
snowstorms to make sure the shelter dogs were
walked before and after the unprecedented storms.
Thanks to our volunteers, we were able to ensure
that someone was at the shelter every day to
care for the animals and to administer
medications. Several people made their way to
BARCS to help dig out the sidewalks, parking
lots, and dog walking areas so that the dogs
could be walked and the shelter could re-open to
the public.
Efforts on behalf of the animals began on Friday,
February 5th when nine
volunteers responded to our urgent appeal to come to
the shelter to make sure that all of the shelter
dogs were
walked before the storm.
On Saturday, February 6th, two employees – Jennifer
Crosson and Brian George – trudged through knee deep
snow and in the middle of the blizzard to make sure
the shelter animals were cared for. Brian walked
over 5 miles round trip to get to the shelter. And
three volunteers – Marie Gleason, Terry Kleeman, and
Jean Sommers – drove to the shelter to administer
medications to the shelter animals.
Volunteers responded immediately after the storm to
help clear the sidewalks so the dogs could be
walked. With assistance from Denise Smallman and
Mark Levinson, Susan and Larry Lidard brought a snow
blower to the shelter and assisted with clearing the
walkways. Drew Sandberg showed up to dig out the
dog exercise yards.
With a second storm approaching, Veterinary
Technician Melissa Costello brought blankets to the
shelter and slept at BARCS for two nights to ensure
that veterinary care was available for the shelter
animals. She said it was “fun.” She made hot cocoa
and used the opportunity to do some web surfing that
she is unable to do at home.
And on Thursday and Friday after the storm another
crew of dedicated volunteers showed up with snow
shovels and blowers, enabling the shelter to re-open
on Saturday, February 13th. It was quite a grand
re-opening: 32 dogs and
cats were adopted over the weekend!
The BARCS Board of Directors is honoring the
volunteers and staff who helped out with a "Blizzard
Thank You Lunch" at the shelter catered by
Zella’s
Pizzeria.
Our heartfelt appreciation
goes to all of our outstanding volunteers and staff
who went above and beyond to assist during this
emergency:
Volunteers:
Julie Anderson, Lauren Benko, Tyler Brooks, Fred
Butler, Carvel Chilcoat, Candace Coleman, Brenda
Cosgrove, Veronica Cryan, Sara Dewese, Erin Doran,
Amanda Fitzgerald, Molly Fortier, Sabrina Franks,
Brittney Geelhaar, Melissa George, Bruce Glaser,
Marie Gleason, Jane Hardman, Neketa Kakar, Terry
Kleeman, Kristine Lavin, Mark Levinson, Susan and
Larry Lidard, Viktoriya London, Michaela McGowan,
Kris Northrup, Kim Palm, Betty Parker, Jessica
Parry, Melissa Riley, Leah Rossman, Drew Sandberg,
Athena Sheath, Denise Smallman-Chilcoat, Jean
Sommers, Katrina Swales, Brandy Urich, Rob Wakeman,
Les Weinberg, Amber Widmayer and Stacey Zychowka.
This list was compiled from the volunteer sign in
sheets. Our apologies to any one who was
inadvertently missed.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT
WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
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