Andrea's Harbor Humane Fundraiser

My story:  I began volunteering at Harbor in February.  I was looking for something my 12 year old son and I could do together.  My plan was to donate our time by helping out at the shelter,  and also the many fun events that Harbor puts on.  We started by hanging out with the dogs and cats and were really loving it.  Fostering hadn't really entered my mind.  Then one day there was an ask for volunteers to help bathe puppies that were coming in from another shelter.  I was able to take time off work to help, and that day everything changed.  I brought my first foster puppy home.  Fast forward, and in the last two months we've fostered SIX different dogs/puppies, and one cat.  We are hooked.  I can't say enough good things about Harbor and the work they do.  And on a personal note, volunteering and fostering has done wonders for my mental health.  I have anxiety, which many people probably don't know.  Do you know what is a for sure cure for a bad anxiety day?  Playing with puppies.  Snuggling with cats.  Taking dogs who are waiting for their furrever homes out of their kennel to play.  Fostering animals in your home and seeing the pure joy of a dog who's been abandoned start to trust people again.  And this is why I do it.  If you are able, I would be honored if you would donate to this wonderful organization.  And if you are not able to make a monetary donation, maybe sign up to be a volunteer.  I promise, you won't regret it!  On behalf of the animals, I thank you for your consideration!