Rick has been a longtime donor, volunteer, community advocate, and friend of Forsyth Humane Society and UnChain Winston. If FHS has a problem, Rick can fix it, and he is always willing to lend a hand or utilize his talents. When we asked Rick about his dedication to FHS, he said, “It’s a good organization with good people who commit to reaching goals.”
In addition to volunteering, Rick is a monthly supporter of FHS. “It’s easier than donating in one shot, and as a retired person, it’s easier to blend in with your pay schedule,” Rick said. “Monthly giving is also better for the humane society because they are supported year-round.”
Rick has been an FHS volunteer since 2014. “The skills I’ve accumulated in my lifetime, I can use here. If you are retired, it gets you out of the house to volunteer,” said Rick.
Rick comes from an extended family who believes in lending a hand and supporting their community. “It’s generational!” Rick said. “My mom and her mom always volunteered. My family of volunteers goes back to the revolutionary war. It’s something we do.” Rick also mentioned he loves the companionship of volunteering with FHS. “We’ve always had dogs, and now that we’re in NC living in a condo, it’s not dog appropriate. We’re not little dog people, we are Pitbull mix people. Coming to FHS, I get my dog fix.”
Rick and his friends at UnChain Winston recently came to FHS to build cat trees and beds for our shelter animals. “I love working with UnChain Winston. People are so grateful for the service we provide for their pets.” UnChain Winston provides free fencing for tethered dogs and other resources to our community. When Rick reflects on all the families he has helped, he says, “The moment when the dog realizes they can run and aren’t hooked up, the dogs go nuts and have fun. It’s amazing to see.”
