Janique Goff Madison

Image source: Pixabay.com According to animal shelter volunteer Janique Goff Madison , animal shelters are very busy and understaffed. As a result, these places require volunteers and full-time workers to multitask. The work is not just about playing with pets. Some of the tasks involve giving medication to some of the ailing animals, preparing their food, cleaning their spaces, and interviewing potential owners. On that note, Janique Goff Madison shares ways to help the people who work in animal shelters. Adopt from the shelter. The best gift that supporters and visitors can give shelter workers is adopting one of the pets. For shelter workers, there's nothing quite like the joy of seeing pets find a new owner who will care for them for a long time. As they've taken care of these animals for a long time, they also appreciate photo updates and occasional visits from these pets and their owners. Image source: Pixabay.com Support events. Animal shelters usu...

Janique Goff Madison is a photography student who volunteers at a local shelter during her spare time. Through the years, she has seen many pets find their new families. As a volunteer, her tasks go beyond taking care of the animals. She is also involved in helping potential owners find their new pets. According to Janique, here's what new pet parents need to prepare before they take their dog or cat home. Image source: Pixabay.com Image source: Pixabay.com A pet-proofed home Aside from keeping the house clean, owners need to prepare a space where their pets can feel comfortable. Of course, this doesn't have to be a big space. The dog or cat needs a corner where they can rest, play, eat, and do other things without distraction. Janique Goff Madison notes that owners should also invest in litters, beds, toys, food and water containers, and other essentials. Having their needs in one part of the house will keep them from ruining furniture or from going i...