Volunteer Spotlight
Jenny Tatusko, a lifelong animal lover, adopted her first dog, Channel, from the New Rochelle Humane Society. Soon after, Jenny became a foster parent for some of our adoptable dogs. Being a volunteer for over ten years now, just about everyone knows Jenny and her dedication to the shelter. She always seems to be doing something. She is one of those special volunteers who notices when things need to be done - and she gets them done! From creating signs to direct volunteers walking shelter dogs to providing containers to collect donations of used ink cartridges, you could say Jenny just keeping things humming along smoothly at our shelter. “What I find most rewarding is everything I do is for the shelter animals,” says Jenny.
As an active volunteer (who has also served on the shelter’s Board of Directors), Jenny often helps with some of the shelter’s events. She has always been very passionate about our annual Dog Wash. It was Jenny’s ideas and inspiration that transformed this small event into a more vibrant street fair by including vendors, demonstrations and other activities. “I always wanted to make it (the Dog Wash) bigger,” explains Jenny. She’s an endless source of ideas and always does her part for this event - from setting up, organizing the vendors, and lending a hand wherever needed from start to finish.
When Jenny isn’t busy helping or promoting the shelter, she fills her time by working on her arts and crafts. Her hand-painted cat and dog ornaments have been a popular favorite at the New Rochelle Humane Society events for years. Her fabric covered dog houses are ideal for indoor pups looking for a place to lounge. Jenny certainly seems to have a special touch.
In regards to what Jenny likes best about the New Rochelle Humane Society, she responds, “It’s how much the staff care about the animals and how the shelter is run.” As per her thoughts about being a New Rochelle Humane Society volunteer, “It makes me feel so good inside to help the shelter animals. I feel like I am giving back to this world. Who wouldn’t want to feel this good?!” We agree, Jenny. Thanks for all that you do!
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