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I just watched the video of our shelter, and it brought back to mind and heart all the wonderful feelings of the day that Zootoo came to visit. It also reminded me of how this adventure has brought a shelter family even closer as well as a community that… Read More

I just watched the video of our shelter, and it brought back to mind and heart all the wonderful feelings of the day that Zootoo came to visit. It also reminded me of how this adventure has brought a shelter family even closer as well as a community that was always supportive, but showed just how much it cares about us and the animals we rescue. I know that all the shelters have people with amazing hearts and it would be wonderful if we all could have a million to enhance our facilities, or build new ones. Speaking for our shelter, I know that Sheryl's abilities to develop and maintain programs such as our low cost spay/neuter, shelter to shelter, and the relationships we have with so many organizations in our community would be enhanced tremedously if we were to win. She runs an amazing place, balancing medical needs with space issues, septic and water problems, funding and so many issues that all the shelters face but she never forgets why she started Second Chance, or what the true goals are which is to rescue, and to reduce the number of strays and surrenders. The work can be heartbreaking at times, and so unbelievably rewarding at others. Like so many of our volunteers and staff have said, I can't imagine my life without Second Chance and all the wonderful people and animals. My daughter, who always had a love for animals is growing up seeing what is done here, and is developing strong drive to continue the work. She has grown so close to so many of the volunteers, and has seen the compassion and committment they all share, they truly are like family to us. Read Less