On Friday, I got to spend my day volunteering at the @southlaanimalshelter with my @diffeyewear team thanks to a @dogoodbus ride we put together. The day was spent learning about the facilities, issues in the community, common circumstances for abandonment, and cleaning. We cleaned water bowls, changing beds, making toys, giving treats, unfolding newspapers, and of course, giving some TLC to the dogs, cats, and rabbits cared for there. Inevitably, there were moments of sadness, wishing a home for each one of these tail wagging or purring kids, and anger for the people who gave up on them. But I also felt an overwhelming sense of joy in being able to not just visit this shelter, but to work volunteering and giving back to ensure these animals have the best conditions and that they get a dose of love and attention. So often we think, I can’t do anything. I can’t possibly adopt them all. I can’t find them all homes. No, maybe you can’t. But we can do our part. Whether small or large, get out there and do something. Anything. Talk to Cash here and scratch his face and tell the world that he’s loving and up for adoption. Tell the world that there are loving, family cats and dogs at thousands of shelters around the world that are nearly free animals in need of homes and that free spay/neuter clinics happen at most of them! Spend a weekend at a nearby shelter getting dirty and learning about animals, the people who devote their lives to this work for minimal pay, and what you can do to help. Donate your towels, blankets, and cleaning supplies. Adopt and encourage others to as well. Through these *small* actions you might be saving a life - and it very well may be yours! #adopt #whorescuedwho #rpcvlife #doGOODwithDIFF #giveback #SaveThemAll 🐱♥️🐶🐾 https://www.instagram.com/sabe_oh/p/Brfp_3ul1iN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7x8f75zrlfzf