Capstone Project: Day 4

Time Spent: 1 hr 45 min
Total Time: 10 hr 45 min

Today at Muttville I have seen many unfamiliar faces. I feel that every time I volunteer, there are always different types of dogs coming in and out. For example, there were only about seven dogs today and before there were more than 10 the last time I was there. I noticed that there was one black Labrador that was very old looking but had a lot of enthusiasm and was always seeking for attention. It was funny because all of the other dogs were busy doing their own thing but this lab was the oldest one of them all. Proves that no matter what age a dog is, it is still the same as a younger dog in the inside. There are different conditions with each dog. One Pomeranian was told that he couldn't be carried by the stomach but only the chest due to stomach issues. It was difficult having to balance between different dogs and what I have to be aware of.  I walked about 3 dogs today and  the small dogs tend to walk on their own pace and the German Shepard likes to walk in a fast speed. Not all dogs are the same but these dogs can't control the way they are and it is depressing to know that they are abandoned dogs. Because of the way they were left leaves them to the way they are now.

Capstone Project: Day 1,2,3

Time Spent: 3 Hours 

Total time: 9 Hours 

This is the third time that I have been volunteering at Mutville, Senior Rescue Dog center but my first time blogging. The first time walking in to the building, there were gates and doors to be sure that dogs get in one by one safely. Caroline is the lady that introduced me to all of the dogs and how the whole building works. It is very interesting to know that most of the food and supplies were either donated or sponsored by local companies. It was scary at first when you see the dogs because they're not just normal aged dogs, they're seven years and older which means that I have to nourish them more and each dog has different needs. The very first task was feeding the dogs their home cooked food by had because some dogs don't just like eating their own plate of food but it is best feeding dogs when they don't seen like they want to eat. The dogs wanted attention they sometimes tend to act like humans. These dogs aren't just regular dogs, I noticed that each individual dog has their own story. They were either abandoned by their owners or found on the streets. One dog sunshine, likes to cry, howl and whimper a lot. We don't know what the cause is but even if you're next to her, she still does the same. I learned about each dog through my three hours of volunteering and I spent a great amount of time with them, hoping to make them feel like home.