The Bradford County Humane Society has many
dedicated volunteers that come in weekly, sometimes even daily to walk dogs,
wash dishes, or play with our cats. One volunteer has worked at the shelter
since 2003. Leona Miller used to come into the shelter and wash cat litter
pans, mow lawns, and keep up with other maintenance jobs. Then she moved 1,200
miles away to Wisconsin. That didn't stop her dedication to the shelter. In
the summertime Lee (Leona) will stop at BCHS and mow lawns or keep up with a
memorial garden that she created on the property for her two beloved dogs that
were adopted from BCHS.
Magnum and Titan were both dogs that Lee fell in
love with and had to take home to care for. Magnum passed away in 2007 of
cancer, and then recently Titan passed away also from a form of cancer. "Titan
used to dance with me every night and was always by my side. I have a deep hole
in my heart and miss him terribly," says Miller.
Although Miller is in pain she is grateful for the
work and compassion that the staff has at BCHS. "I thank God everyday for
giving me this life to use to care for animals," states Miller. "Coming to the
shelter keeps me alive and makes me feel good about helping the staff and the
animals at BCHS," she went on to say.
"Shelter dogs are sitting in their cages waiting
for a home and are grateful when they are adopted," states Kennel Manager
Maryanne Mosier who has worked at the shelter for over 22 years.
Recently Miller came to the shelter to add a
memorial plaque to her memorial garden with Titan's name engraved on it. "We
are so thankful for Leona for her years of volunteer service for us, and feel
her pain of the loss of her Titan. We know how difficult losing a pet is."
states Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director.
BCHS looks forward to the next visit that Lee makes
and welcomes her and other volunteers openly. To become a volunteer at BCHS,
stop in the shelter and fill out a volunteer application.
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