Trip to AZ Human Society (free writing)

As a nonprofit concentration MPA, I always find that it is rewarding and interesting to visiting local nonprofit organization. Upon a request for one of my nonprofit course, my friend and I went to AZ Human Society this Saturday and attended the foster orientation for people who would like to volunteer to foster puppies at their homes. 

The adoption center is located in the Sunnyslope Shelter, 1311 W Hatcher Road. The volunteer manager, Sharon, presented all the information we need to know, like organization mission, vision, history, and how to foster a puppy. In total, 7 people went there and it was interesting to see only one of us was male. Hope he did not feel too lonely in the orientation. :)

One of the highlights during the 3 hour orientation was the shelter tour and everyone got a chance to see closely all the animals. In AZ Humane, most of them were injured and abandoned cats and dogs with some little critters. I had a hard time to walk through the shelter where we saw all the adoptable cats and dogs. No one can stay calming down when you see all those cute and poor animals waiting for a home. Especially we were a group of girls and basically every one came back with tears in eyes. 

However, I think too much visiting may make these animals nervous and freighted, especially for those injured and mental-ill ones. They probably prefer a quite place to recovery and wait for a new family and parents. 

See this little cut puppy! I am sure you will like it!