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Jamie M.
Location: Bethel, CT
I am the Volunteer Co-Chair for Marketing & Fundraising at DAWS, When I am not volunteering at DAWS, I am a high school teacher.
Supporting Shelter: Danbury Animal Welfare Society
Supporting Rescue: Danbury Animal Control
Zootooer Status
Shelter Makeover Conference Call
Posted in Shelter Makeover
Just wanted to say thank you to Richard & Courtney and others from Zootoo for taking the time to set up the conference call today to speak with reps from a number of the shelters in the 1st Zootoo Shelter Makeover contest. It is great that they are willing to learn from the first contest and are performing a post-mortem on the event. Get ready … read more
posted on:
Jun
23
Everyone is wondering
Posted in Shelter Makeover
Ever since the April 10 visit from Zootoo I keep getting asked everywhere I go "did you win"? or "what happened" - So many people have become so excited about the possibility of Danbury Animal Welfare Society winning a makeover. When I tell them that we have to wait until the middle of May to hear if we are in the top 3 and then… read more
posted on:
Apr
22
Island Strays - US territories
Posted in Travel
While there are so many problems in the Continental US with animal abuse, feral cats, need for spay and neuter, etc. it is not a surprise to hear about the ongoing problems in Puerto Rico and the USVI. But even though there are still many abuse cases in PR reported in the news, I was happy to see that things are changing in USVI. I just came back f… read more
posted on:
Apr
20
Heading out
Posted in Shelter Makeover
As I prepare to leave on vacation I have mixed feelings. One I really want (and need) to go especially after the past 6 weeks Zootooing and preparing for the site visit. But I know that I will suffer from Zootoo withdrawal while I will be out of e-mail contact. Pina Colada vs. Zootoo - ahhh, decisions. read more
posted on:
Apr
12
The Makeover Tour
Posted in Shelter Makeover
Our Shelter, Danbury Animal Welfare Society just had our Zootoo Makeover Tour visit. Wow! - it was an amazing day. A real whirlwind of activity. It was great to meet Richard and his crew. They were easy to talk to and we really had a great day showing them what we are all about, our community connection and the shelter we are all so proud of. Most … read more
posted on:
Apr
10