My Nonprofit Reviews

I recently volunteered with this organization, providing five days of veterinary care in severely underserved areas of Belize. Services were all provided free of charge and included sterilization, vaccination and deworming, as well as testing and treatment of parasites in companion animals. The goal is to have a healthy population of pets, without unwanted litters contributing to animal overpopulation. Working with local organizations, the clinics were well attended and greatly appreciated. Veterinarians and technicians volunteer their services and pay their own way to the destination, which allows donations to go directly to the equipment and supplies needed to treat the animals. Volunteers are hard working, compassionate, dedicated individuals. I look forward to volunteering with them again to help provide necessary veterinary care.

I volunteer with Animal Balance because of 1) the work it does, 2) the skilled and compassionate way it accomplishes its mission, and 3) the quality of people that donate their time and energy.

After retiring from the animal rescue 'business' as an Animal Shelter manager, I finally had the opportunity to start volunteering with the American Humane's Red Star Response Team. I have now been on responses which involved hoarding (dogs and cats), cruelty (horses), and disaster (Louisiana floods). Each response introduced me to new situations, challenges, and team members, but what remained consistent was the high level of commitment, knowledge, dedication, and professionalism exhibited by the staff and volunteers. American Humane sets high standards and lives and breathes best care practices for the animals until they can be rehomed or reunited with their people. In the case of a disaster, American Humane doesn't just breeze in and out for a moment of glory. It endeavors to leave the community better prepared to deal with its ongoing animal concerns, whether that is by: locating sources of food; providing contacts for veterinary care, spay neuter programs and vaccinations; helping to find funds for rebuilding or improving shelter conditions; training staff on tried and true protocols; etc. I am proud to be a part of the American Humane Red Star Response Team and grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve animals (and their people) in need.