As a new and current volunteer, I am learning so m...

As a new and current volunteer, I am learning so much on the resources, services, and departments that the CCSPCA provides the public with. I have taken it upon myself to educate myself on learning more on how I can help and contribute to the CCSPCA. As I was reading the reviews some clients have left, I will definitely take into consideration how I approach and provide useful services to ANYONE AND EVERYONE who walks into our doors. Growing up, I believed the stereotype that the CCSPCA will kill your furry friend, and that idea hunted me. After taking the initiative to volunteer and find out how the CCSPCA functioned, I discovered that unfortunately some of these animals are indeed euthanized due to the lack of responsibility our society has. CCSPCA would love to proclaim that they are not a No-Kill shelter, but the unfortunate truth is that they have to take certain measures due to the negligence of pet owners who abandon, mistreat, abuse and or surrender their pets. Unfortunately the lack of space the facility has cannot accommodate all the animals coming in even with the efforts of transferring some of these animals to other shelters etc. CCSPCA would love to keep and find a home for every single animal that steps into their doors, but IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! OUR COMMUNITY, OUR SOCIETY, AND OVERALL UNDERSTAND THAT WHEN YOU DECIDE TO CARE FOR AN ANIMAL, YOU ARE MAKING A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT. Animals are not a toy you can have for a few days, weeks, or a few years, they deserve a home where they will be loved, cared for, and not have to worry if their owner will toss them out the first time they misbehave or do something that gets you upset. My goal as a current volunteer is to eradicate the stereotype that CCSPCA is not a place to consider when your furry baby needs care, assistance, and or a service performed. This is one of the main reasons as to why I've decided to take the first step and become a volunteer at the CCSPCA. My last advice/review, would be that if you re not sure if you'd like to commit to a long term commitment, you are more than welcome to FOSTER AN ANIMAL. When you foster you do your part in saving another animal from being euthanized, plus you learn how to properly care and learn about the different support services the CCSPCA has; who knows, maybe you find the extra love you needed in your life by fostering. Regardless of what your experience has been with the CCSPCA, (Positive or Negative) I encourage you to become a volunteer, because when you do, you contribute to a good change versus just complaining about how bad the CCSPCA is. And if you cannot foster at the moment, you can also do your part in donating or making supplies, treats and much more. On a side note, I just became a volunteer about a week ago, and let me just say, that I am learning really cool information, so I hope that after reading this you too become motivated to join and help make a great impact to our CCSPCA.