PAWS Volunteers Help Pets, And People, In Need: Patch Hero

WAKEFIELD, MA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Marguerite Macunovich, who nominated PAWS volunteers for providing assistance to pets, and their people, in need during the pandemic.

Where the nominee lives:

Wakefield and surrounding towns (and a response line volunteer in CA)

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Wakefield

Name of the nominee:

PAWS volunteers

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Marguerite Macunovich

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

No

What does the nominee do for work?

PAWS provides assistance to pets, and their people, in need

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

PAWS volunteers have continued to support their community thru their response line and web presence throughout the pandemic. They have managed to keep doing adoptions while adhering to social distancing guidelines. They have continued to assist with numerous stray cat calls, rescued several and even helped with a cat stuck up a tree! In addition, PAWS is receiving calls regarding pets needing to be surrendered due to Covid19 related deaths and will be either taking pets in to their network or advising people of other organizations who may be able to help.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?

This is a very dedicated group of volunteers. There is a financial impact to this non-profit during this pandemic and yet their services are very much in need as people seek out the comfort of pets during the stay at home orders, and will be in even greater need as more pets lose their owners.