Mentees Volunteer at Local Rescue Shelter!

Part of our group, pictured above with animals from the Amanda Foundation.

On January 20th, Second Chances Mentoring Program hosted its monthly Group Outing at the Amanda Foundation, a no-kill rescue shelter dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned pets, and educating the public on the importance of spay/neuter to combat pet overpopulation.

Mentees volunteered at the rescue shelter alongside their mentors, bathing and walking dogs, cleaning the cattery, and providing much needed affection for animals who needed to be socialized. At the same time, mentors and mentees learned the importance of responsible pet ownership, and how their care and attention helped these animals recover from the abuse they've endured.

Teri Austin, President of the Amanda Foundation, thanked everyone who came out to volunteer, "it really helps them heal from the neglect and abuse some of them have suffered to have the unconditional love and attention of new people. Thank you for taking the time to come see them."

One of our mentees, pictured above with mentor Jae and dog Jeremy, was inspired by her mentor to face her fear of dogs for SCMP's monthly group outing