The Washington County Humane Society. Words cannot truly express the love and admiration felt in my heart for this shelter, the staff, the animals and all those involved. My involvement with this organization goes back many years, about 6 or 7 maybe. The amount of time no longer mattered as it became a part of my daily thoughts and life. It has touched my heart and has brought tremendous joy beyond words. My life has been blessed. (Thank you WCHS, it is because of all of you.)

The staff, I truly admire and have tremendous respect and love for. Each and every staff member plays a special, valuable and important
role in the daily operation of the shelter. They are an outstanding team who provide exceptional care and work with caring hearts and loving hands. I can’t express enough about the tremendous work they all do. Every animal that passes through the shelter doors is provided equal love, care and respect. Their every need will be provided and every opportunity given. These animals are provided a home, a family and treated as such during their stay at the shelter. Be it with animals, with customers, whatever the task or undertaking, the dedication, love,passion and knowledge of this group is outstanding and beyond words. I am proud of what they do. And I am proud to represent the shelter and everything about it.

Our community is growing. Animal stray and surrender numbers keep increasing. More space, repairs, updates, etc. are needed to continue the wonderful work, care and services provided by WCHS. Winning the shelter makeover would truly be a blessing. It would allow the staff to continue the wonderful and exceptional work they currently already do, it would provide the opportunity to build and grow. It would allow the shelter to take that next step up to the next level of providing even more and better. It would open up many new doors and avenues for the community, the staff, the shelter and most importantly the animals. WCHS is truly deserving. Again, words cannot truly express enough about this admirable organization.

Thank you for providing this wonderful opportunity to all shelters. What a blessing this will be for whichever shelter wins. Truly a dream come true.