Welcome to the page that links to information about the Pet Refuge Dogs

Have you thought about volunteering? Let a few of our crew tell you why you should start today....!

Below, meet some very special volunteers, who everyday, make a difference in the time they give to Pet Refuge.

~In loving memory of Lowell Tom~

The Pet Refuge family, especially the dog department, will miss Lowell very much. He spent many years coming in on a weekly cleaning shift to take care of the shelter dogs. He was known as a very kind and quiet man who would make sure that each dog, including our office cat Alex, received a scratch behind the ear. He found a favorite dog, Lacey, who resided in his home for many years. She is back with Pet Refuge. Lowell, do not worry, we will take very good care of her just as you did. We were proud to have you as a part of our organization.

You were loved and touched more lives than you will ever know. The memories of you are now in our hearts and a great loss felt by the Pet Refuge family and especially the dog department, and all that knew you.

Kim started volunteering with Pet Refuge in the early summer of 2002. She started as a cleaning volunteer, with her daughter Kristy, and they came in to take care of the dogs that stay at our shelter. Her son, Kelly, had also started volunteering a few months earlier. She took home her first foster dog, Brewster in October of 2002. He was in bad shape when he came to us. In late November, she adopted him! She continued to foster but yet another dog tugged at her heart. Quinn was her next adopted dog that she fostered in 2003. Kim helped Pet Refuge with fundraising events and dog adoption events and all while still continuing to clean on her weekly cleaning shift and fostering dogs. You may have even talked to her on the phone as she helped with our adoption follow-up program by calling on dogs after they were adopted to see how they were doing in their new homes.

Her compassion and true love for animals was felt by every dog she came in contact with. Kim, we know your rescue work is not over - not even in heaven. For there, we know, you will be waiting to welcome more dogs and be there to take care of them.

A special tribute to Mr. Maurie Whiteman who passed away early November of 2007. His love of Pet Refuge will always be treasured and remembered. He, along with his wife, Nancy, fostered many puppies throughout the years, until their forever homes could be found. He was always there to help purchase items that were needed around the shelter and was a frequent flyer at Menards! His jokes would always put a smile on your face. His big heart has touched the lives of many volunteers, cats and dogs.

	One of the many benefits of volunteering at Pet Refuge: You get to know our animals and spend time with them. Here are some pictures of our volunteers with their favorite shelter cats!
	Pet Refuge volunteers working concessions at ND men's basketball games. This is just one of the many projects PR volunteers do to help raise money for the care of our dogs and cats!
	Angela was hard to catch for a picture. This gal is always busy! Angela has been with Pet Refuge for 11 years. She first came to us after visiting our cats at the PetSmart off-site adoption events that we had. She started out by helping in the cat department taking care of the shelter cats and now also helps in the infirmary with the cats that are sick by giving meds and lots of TLC. Angela also helps by fostering some of our Buddy cats which are cats that are still a little afraid of people but do very well around other cats. Her biggest love is helping during adoption events and helping to make the connection with people and finding that special friend for them to adopt. Can't imagine what we would do without her! Thanks Angela for all that you do!
	Peggy is one of the dog department volunteers that comes in every Monday afternoon to care for the shelter dogs and also steps in when help is needed on other shifts. She first came to us in November of 2007 after adopting one of our available dogs at the time, Darla. She said after visiting our shelter "she just couldn't stop thinking about the place" and wanted to come in and help the dogs that were there. She does that and more. Since then, she also adopted another dog, Charlie, from our shelter. Peggy said that this has been one of the most rewarding things she has ever done. We and the dogs are rewarded by her dedication.