FCAR Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight - Meet Kaitlyn! There are times when we have tasks that are not much fun, but Kaitlyn is always eager to help no matter what. She is someone you can always count on and has the best attitude!

1. How long have you volunteered for FCAR?

I started volunteering at FCAR in September of last year.

2. What volunteer positions/duties do you do for FCAR?

I help complete any tasks that need to be done around the shelter. This includes socializing dogs and cats, organizing donations, and helping with yard work when needed.

3. What do you like most about volunteering for FCAR?

FCAR has some of the kindest employees that have a strong passion for helping abandoned animals. Volunteering with them is always a blast!

4. Are you from TN -if not where?

I am from TN!

5. What did you do/do you do for a job/career?

I am currently a senior in high school and hope to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

6. Tell us about your family.

I have 3 siblings – 2 brothers and a sister. We are all 2 years apart.

7. What pets do you have?

I have 2 dogs, a golden retriever mix and a yorkie/Aussie mix. I also have a cat and a horse.

8. What are your hobbies or interests?

My hobbies include riding my horse and spending time at the shelter as my schedule allows. I currently show my mare in ranch horse classes and will continue through college.

9. FUN FACTS! Anything else you would like to share or have people know about you?

My favorite movie ever is Mamma Mia. You can catch me listening to the soundtrack every day.

10. Tell us your favorite memory of volunteering with FCAR.

My favorite memory volunteering at FCAR is helping build the winter houses for the dogs outside. We stuffed straw inside multiple wood pallets and drilled them together.

11. Do you have a favorite FCAR rescue that’s currently still waiting for a forever home?

My favorite residents would be TruBlue. I have a special place in my heart for cattle dogs.

Volunteer Spotlight - Meet Becca! Always happy to help us whether it’s running with a high energy dog, helping us reach high things, baking delicious goodies to sell, organizing donations, cat socializing, and more!!

Here’s a fun little get to know Becca question/answer:

1. How long have you volunteered for the FCAR? Since August 2022

2. What volunteer positions/duties do you do for the FCAR? I help with whatever needs doing, but I love socializing and training the dogs.

3. What do you like most about volunteering for the FCAR?

I love knowing the dogs are doing to have/are having a better life. I also enjoy seeing how much progress the dogs make with training.

4. Are you from TN -if not where? I was born in Hawaii.

5. What did you do/do you do for a job/career? I am in high school. I want to become an orthopedic physician’s assistant.

6. Tell us about your family. I live with my parents and have an older brother in college.

7. What pets do you have? I have a nine year old dog named Daisy.

8. What are your hobbies or interests? I love to bake, run, and play volleyball.

9. FUN FACTS! Anything else you would like to share or have people know about you? I have moved 8 times.

10. Tell us your favorite memory of volunteering with FCAR. Getting to pie my mom in the face at an FCAR fundraiser.

11. Do you have a favorite FCAR rescue that’s currently still waiting for a forever home? Gaga, she is such a sweet girl and so trainable. She is eager to please you. Volunteer Spotlight - Vanessa

Vanessa with her husband Don, son Eli and Freddy (RIP 2021), Case (3) and Zeeba (11).

1. How long have you volunteered for FCAR? 6 months

2. What volunteer positions/duties do you do for FCAR? Walking the dogs, giving baths, office work, special events

3. What do you like most about volunteering for FCAR? I know they might not all enjoy the baths, but I love giving them because it is my chance to tell the pups they are safe and taken care of, and I always get sloppy kisses of appreciation!

4. Are you from TN -if not where? I’m originally from California, but we are a military family so we have been all over the country. The Mid South has been home for the last 3 years.

5. What did you do/do you do for a job/career? I’m a stay at home mom!

6. Tell us about your family. My husband and I have an almost 3 year old son who is a blossoming farmer. We love spending time outside with our 2 dogs and 6 chickens. We are big baseball fans and hope to visit ballparks all over the country while cheering on our Giants and Red Sox teams.

7. What pets do you have? 11 year old lab/terrier mix- Zeeba, 3 year old mix breed- Case and 6 chickens- Fiona, Leslie Knope, Keeley, Stevie, Gamorra, and Peggy.

8. What are your hobbies or interests? I love boxing and have a love/ hate relationship with running.

9. FUN FACTS! Anything else you would like to share or have people know about you? Fun Fact- I was an extra on Hawaii Five-0

10. Tell us your favorite memory of volunteering with FCAR. I started on the same day that Argos, Helios and Hebe came to FCAR. The next time, on the request of my son, I brought the book “Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site” to read to the pups while they were still getting used to being around people. Argos stopped shaking long enough to close his eyes and relax, giving me hope that one day they will love being around people who he trusts to keep him safe!

11. Do you have a favorite FCAR rescue that’s currently still waiting for a forever home? Argos, Helios and Hebe have a special place in my heart! Volunteer Spotlight - July 2021 - Trina

2. What positions/duties do you do for FCAR?

3. What do you like most about volunteering/working for the FCAR?

4. Are you from TN -if not where?

5. Tell us about your family.

6. What pets do you have?

7. What are your hobbies or interests?

8. FUN FACTS! Anything else you would like to share or have people know about you?

9. Tell us your favorite FCAR memory.

10. Do you have a favorite FCAR rescue that’s currently still waiting for a forever home?

Volunteer Spotlight - June 2021 - Scarlett and Emelia!

1. How long have you all volunteered for FCAR? We have been volunteering at FCAR for about 2 years.

2. What volunteer positions/duties do you do for FCAR? We play with kittens and cats, walk dogs, play with dogs, give baths and foster!

3. What do you like most about volunteering for FCAR? Emelia likes playing with the kittens in the cat house. Her favorite cat was Ozzy Osbourne! Scarlett likes to meet the new dogs and help to get them ready for their new homes! Kara enjoys spending time with all of the animals. It's been fun playing with the cats since we don't have any of our own!

4. Are you from TN- if not where? We are not from Tennessee. Kara was born and raised in Severna Park, Maryland. Nick is from Nogales, Arizona. Scarlett was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Emelia was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

5. What do you do for a living? Emelia will be in Kindergarten in the fall and Scarlett will be in 3rd grade. Kara is currently at home with the girls. Nick is working at the base in Millington as the EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Detailer.

6. Tell us about your family. We are a Navy-EOD family. My husband and I have been married for 16 years and have moved 9 times! As a result, we all love to travel and explore new paces!

7. What pets do you have? We have 2 FCAR dogs- Jangles and Bobby. We adopted Jangles 2 years ago. Bobby, our foster dog, became an official member of our family a few weeks ago. We are foster failures!! We have also fostered Everest, Betty Jo, Cornerstone and Dragun.

8. What are your hobbies or interests? Scarlett and Emelia love to do arts and crafts, swim, read and they adore all animals!

9. FUN FACTS! Anything else you would like to share or have people know about you? Scarlett and Emelia love to read and have read/listened to almost all of the Boxcar Children books. Scarlett is also very allergic to cats but still insists on visiting with them at the shelter. We always have our allergy medicine on hand! Both girls love to watch The Incredible Dr. Pol, Dr. Oakley- Yukon Vet and any animal related show!

10. Tell is your favorite memory of volunteering with FCAR. We have a lot of FCAR memories ! Emelia's favorite memory is playing with the puppies and fostering. John Snow and Dario were the very first puppies we met at FCAR and we still talk about them! Scarlett has really enjoyed fostering dogs and helping them find their new homes. Kara's memory is when she got stuck at the shelter during a storm. She was unable to leave, so she sat in the isolation room with Chaos. He was so big, but insisted on sitting on her lap during the storm!

11) Do you have a favorite FCAR rescue that’s currently still waiting for a forever home? We have a lot of favorites! Scarlett's favorite rescue is Stone. He is so sweet and fun to play with. Emelia's favorite rescues are the Manx kittens. She loves playing with them and she thinks that their short tails are so cute! Kara's favorite is Bowie. He very sweet, kind, gentle and happy-go-lucky. He loves everyone and is always ready for a belly rub! If we had room for 3 dogs, Bowie would be it! Volunteer Spotlight - May 2021 - Kylee

1. How long have you volunteered for the FCAR? 2 and 1/2 years

2. What volunteer positions/duties do you do for the FCAR? Dog & cat socialization, bake sales, office work, bathing and walking dogs, yard work, and more!

3. What do you like most about volunteering for the FCAR? I like to help out and see dogs and cats.

4. Are you from TN -if not where? Yes!

5. What did you do/do you do for a job/career? I just finished 4th grade.

6. Tell us about your family. They are silly, crazy, kind, loving, and wonderful!

7. What pets do you have? I have 3 dogs: Kelso, Tails, and Tony, 2 cats: Skeeter & Rosie, and 1 guinea pig: Little Bit

8. What are your hobbies or interests? I like drawing, crafts, perler beads. And swimming in the summer!

9. FUN FACTS! Anything else you would like to share or have people know about you? I've gotten 3 new baby cousins in the past year.

10. Tell us your favorite memory of volunteering with FCAR. One summer volunteering when the dogs each got their own kiddie pool and I got to play in the water with them!

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