Thank you to all our 2007 Volunteers...

Volunteer Archives

Chandra Estes

Chandra has been volunteering with for nearly 3 years.  She shows up here like clockwork, every Wednesday afternoon, to provide animal care.  No task is too unpleasant—she tackles whatever needs doing with typical good humor.  She helped develop and co-taught the animal care orientation for new volunteers one evening per month. 

In addition, she is always willing to take newbies under her wing during their initial visits to familiarize them with animal care procedures. And word has it that she can trim canine toenails like nobody’s business! Thanks, Chandra, for  all the time and effort you’ve given the HSNWMT!

April

Brenda Ritter makes us look great 

She’s the graphic and design talent behind the 2007 Paws and Claws calendar, as well as our quarterly newsletters.  She began volunteering with us in March 2005 and has been available whenever we needed her since then.  Her gifted graphic touch turns our simple manuscripts into attractive, professional documents.  Her beautiful calligraphy even graced some special envelopes we once asked her to address.

Brenda has more than 30 years of experience in newspapers, doing photography, writing, and graphic design.  She is currently employed at the Daily Inter Lake in the graphics department.  She shares her home with quite the menagerie:  a Pomeranian named Moose, kitty named Squeak, two cockatiels, Arlo and Simon, and a dove, Lily.

Thanks, Brenda, for contributing your time and talents to our adoption center!

 

 

May

Kathy Dutcher 

Kathy is a true animal lover and has been a very active volunteer for about two years.  In addition to Kathy's weekly committment to caring for our cats, she is also our foster care coordinator. 

Kathy's animal family includes multiple cats, dogs, and horses.

June

Judy Yapell

Whether it's stuffing newsletters, helping out with Santa Paws, or fostering animals, Judy always greets you with a smile and is willing to go the extra mile.  As a volunteer here for the past two years, Judy's devotion has greatly assisted the volunteer program with administrative projects. 

Because she has such a heart of gold, Judy's newest furry companion is her beloved cat Cricket, formerly known as Monster, a Humane Society rescue.  On behalf of all of us at the Humane Society, "Thank you Judy!"     

July

 Kathy Pierce

Kathy is a genuine animal lover who’s actions speak louder than words.  As a devoted volunteer for the past year, Kathy's heartfelt contribution includes fostering kittens, working special events, and assisting at the front desk.  

A retired second grade teacher, Kathy fully understands the importance of education and believes that spaying and neutering is the key to addressing pet overpopulation in the Flathead Valley.  This dedicted volunteer's adopted animal family consists of a senior dog, a golden cat, and a special kitten.  Congratulations Kathy!

September

Donna Smith

 

November Volunteer of the Month for the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.  A strong advocate of spaying and neutering, Donna’s devotion to the welfare of homeless cats and dogs began in March 1989. 

 

As a semi-retired sales professional who enjoys playing with her own cat Dizzy, Donna still dedicates time monthly assisting the pet bank program.  Pet bank donations are used to help feed and house the homeless animals at the Charlotte Edkins Adoption Center.  Thanks Donna for your long-time commitment! 

November

Nancy Conat

In the season of trick or treating, it's a real treat to announce Nancy as the Volunteer of the Month .  Nancy has volunteered with the adoption center since the doors opened in 2004. 

In addition to raising a beautiful family and caring for her own animals, Nancy devotes time weekly to nurturing and caring for our homeless cats.  Her devotion is inspirational and warmly received by both the furry felines who adore her and our staff.  Congratulations Nancy!

October

Meg Wolfe and Monica Bowman

Veteran volunteers Meg and Monica have donated their time to our animals since the opening of the adoption center in 2004.  Both women are inspirational in their commitment to the Humane Society.  Meg, who is leading the charge for the Whitefish Animal Group's off-leash dog park in Whitefish, and Monica, a local artist who's artwork is available at Whitefish Pottery, donate their time weekly. 

Each woman is a true animal lover.  Meg cleans cat kennels and considers herself a scooping specialist and Monica can be seen cleaning puppy room kennels and escorting dogs to the pet park.  Meg's pet family consists of three dogs and Monica's pet family consist of two dogs.  Congratulations Meg and Monica - we think you're purr-fect! 

 

August