I’m Susan Smith, a former teacher and mother of four. We have two dogs, a 5 year old Yorkie named Violet and a 5 month old Redbone Coonhound named Clementine. When animals kept showing up at my house or even running out in front of my car that needed some help, I knew I was supposed to do this and it was time to jump on board. I enjoy animals of all types … [Read more...]
Katie
Hi, my name is Katie. At the end of 2017, I moved to Virginia with my husband, Blake, and two cats, Meesha and Theo. I am a Payroll & Benefits Specialist at N.B. Handy Company in downtown Lynchburg. For as long as I can remember, I have been a crazy cat lady. When I was about 9 years old the cats we had since before I was born passed away. My parents did not … [Read more...]
Jenn
My name is Jenn and I am a huge animal lover! I am married and we have four furbabies in our family. I am currently going to school to become a high school English teacher. I volunteer with CVRR because animals don't have anyone to speak up for them and I want to be their advocate. I love it because who wouldn't love kitten snuggles and dog kisses?? Honestly, I love it because … [Read more...]
Kayley
As a kid, I begged and begged and begged my parents to bring an animal friend into our family. But we never had the room, the time, or the money. We lived in an apartment, and then a trailer. Animals were not a priority. Now, I beg my husband to let me foster, transport, and help out at every opportunity. He's keen on the helping out, and I'm wearing him down on the … [Read more...]
Julia
I started volunteering with CVRR in 2016, mostly assisting with the Central Virginia Rescue Rangers. As an educator in Lynchburg City Schools and Central Virginia Community College this seems to be my niche along with assisting in special events. My CVRR foster experience lasted about a day before we adopted our newest family member, a lovable, lab mix we named Bear. He … [Read more...]
