Volunteering at the PAWS Animal Shelter has really improved my mental health in addition to other recent factors. I didn’t think it would be this beneficial– tbh I just wanted an excuse to pet all the animals and a way to force myself to exercise as a dog walker twice a week.

Though being there and taking care of all these animals and not having to really deal with people is such an enriching and enjoyable time for me– I’m really glad I decided to do this.