My Nonprofit Reviews

After I retired 6 years ago, we moved from Illinois to Alabama with our 2 rescued labs. I had been involved with a lab rescue in Illinois for about 8 years and wanted to continue volunteering with a local group or shelter. I started researching various rescue groups, and ended up attending a local adoption event held by the Haven. I was so impressed with the staff, the volunteers, and the care and condition of the animals, that I filled out a volunteer form and signed up for one of their training sessions. At that event, I also fell in love with a young black lab who stole my heart and soon became part of our family. Like most labs, he loves to eat so we named him Gumbo, and like most labs, he has a loving and sweet nature. When I brought him home, he immediately fit right in. I feel like most of the credit goes to the staff who care for the animals and the volunteers who walk the dogs on a daily basis and help the staff socialize them. Working with Michael Graham, the Executive Director, the staff and other volunteers has been a wonderful experience for me. Over the past 6 years some of my volunteer work has included: working at the Haven Resale Shop; helping out at some weekend pet adoptions; attending a few fund raising events; For me, being a part of an organization who exists solely to rescue, care for, and find loving homes for homeless dogs and cats is a privilege and something I'm proud to be part of.