11:18pm

Life Changing Experience

I know this sounds a little bit idealistic and cliché--but this experience has changed my life. I can't pinpoint the exact moment or the exact event--it's just....different. My perception has changed--I'm a little less cynical (okay, a LOT less cynical!) and I truly believe that if enough people with the same vision and the same passion work together--anything can be accomplished. I have to admit, I had some doubts when I first started making the phone calls about the Zootoo visit. They said th… read more

10:33pm

Wow, what a ride (and it's not over yet)!

I have a million thoughts going through my head right now--but one thing is clear. These last two days have been, without a shadow of a doubt the best two days of my life. Now that says one of two things--either they really WERE the best two days of my life or I have a very pathetic life!! The Zootoo team has come and gone and I can't believe what has transpired in the last 48 hours. I am a different person--different as a result of the people I had the honor of meeting, and also… read more

11:28pm

Zootoo is Coming!!

Less than 48 hours until the Zootoo team arrives. The community support we have received has been incredible. I always knew that I lived in a great community and this experience has confirmed that. I am proud to be a member of the community and a member of the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley board. I am also very proud of our shelter manager, Cheryl Byers--we are so lucky to have her! We also have some unbelievably committed volunteers that have really stepped up to the plate to help make the … read more