Arrived in Flagstaff at 2 am after sharing a meal with another traveling volunteer at Los Cuentas in Albequerque (just ask the waitress to surprise you, she makes good choices on your behalf). Switched organizations at the last moment due to a logistical issue – our former AZ organization suggested contacting Second Chance Center for Animals, our latter organization. A quick orientation and then straight to work, scooping waste from the indoor pens, while the dogs spent the day in outdoor runs, enjoying the sunshine and warmer temperature. Squeegeed the floor after it had been power washed, helped to clean and organize the storeroom, and did a few loads of doggie blanket laundry. Just before we left, we participated in “yes time”, during which every staff member and volunteer grabbed a handful of treats, went to every dog, asked them to put all four paws on the floor, and (if that request was complied with, and silently at that) reward that dog with a treat. “Yes! Good dog.”
