As part of our new, quarterly Volunteer Recognition Program, we want to recognize and thank Lenard Runzer (far right in the photo) for all of his hard work. Anyone who has run across Lenard while volunteering with SCARS will not be surprised that he is the first one to
I am a SCARS rescue mom of a pint sized staffy named MJ (who we adopted in July of 2020) and two cats named Evy and Killian (adopted from EHS a few years ago). I have a fiancé named Ben, and we are getting married this October with however
We are very sad to share that a beloved member of our SCARS family passed away on December 18, 2020. Myrna Coombs loved animals and cared about their welfare throughout her life. She had over 50 years of volunteer experience including 35 years on the boards of a variety
Hello! You may also have seen my face — and Heidi, who has dreams of being a therapy dog — at various SCARS events. But due to COVID-19, I have shifted to a more digital role. I am one of the several faces behind this very newsletter. I also
Meet Jody! I've been a volunteer for SCARS since June of this year. I help with social media (Instagram) and fundraising. I've been off work due to chronic health issues. Since I'm home I thought I should give back to SCARS, especially since I've had the privilege to
Meet our Donations Team! The SCARS donations team is exactly that — a TEAM! Here is an inside look at how your material donations are accepted and handled, as explained by our volunteer donations co-coordinators! When you email the donations team, you will hear back from us (Kelli
Meet Elizyah! I started with SCARS October 2019. Since finishing my BBA Degree in April, I had a ton of free time and wasn’t sure what to do with it. I came across a post about becoming a SCARS volunteer and I thought what a wonderful way to
Meet Trish! Trish started volunteering with SCARS in 2015. She currently helps coordinate the Walls 4 Winter Program. This program provides insulated pet shelters and straw to residents in rural communities that otherwise would not be able to provide warm shelter for their pets. The program also includes
Meet Heather! "There is nothing more rewarding than watching the shy, shut down, sick or injured animals come out of their shells, transform in front of your eyes and move on to find their happy endings." Heather started volunteering as a handler at SCARS events. She then began
Meet Crystal, a foster home and foster home supervisor! Also known as the crazy cat lady on call, as it is not unusual to find a large number of cats and kittens at her place temporarily until they are able to be placed in other foster homes. When asked
