Persuasive Essay On Homeless Animals

Thousands of homeless animals are looking for forever homes in America. Volunteering is a great way to give to your community and socialize the animals at the shelters. Working with dogs and cats that have not had good starts in their lives helps them trust again. It helps animals get over the trauma they have had before they went to the shelter. Socializing makes the animal more adoptable and they are given a chance to get forever homes. Volunteer at your local humane society 's and help out the animals like I have worked with in shelters.
From family dogs to strays, you never know what dogs will turn up in shelters. Going into a shelter to volunteer, you have to be fast acting, strong and firm. Walking dogs who have never been on a leash can

Many dirty dogs come into the shelters, washing them helps them get homes quicker. They also need baths to stay healthy. Many need their toenails trimmed, or their ears cleaned. If they do not have routine nail trimmings the quick will become very large and it is hard to trim nails. They will start to curl and cut the paw pads causing discomfort and sometimes results in the nail getting imbedded in the pads. Also, baths help check for fleas and ticks or any hot spots. Cleaning them will help with mats, and tangles. If, the mat gets too close to the skin it causes irritation. Brushing teeth is also a procedure they need when grooming. Many small dogs have teeth that are too close together and collect tartar.
Volunteering at shelters can have positive effects for both the animals and the volunteers. It helps the animals relax and socialize while you are gaining experience. You help out your community and it looks great on resumes! Volunteering can help make the dogs more adoptable and helps them realize you are not going to hurt them. They will begin to trust and love again. While you volunteer you might find your best friend! Lend a helping hand, volunteer and adopt from your local