It’s 8 a.m. and the enthusiastic barking coming from the dog kennels at Dakin Humane Society indicates that the morning ritual of walks, kennel cleanings and breakfast has begun. Volunteer Keith Purcell approaches Diamond’s kennel and unclips her blue leash from the door as she wiggles excitedly in anticipation, her warm eyes pleading to be the first to be walked this morning. The year-old tan and white pit bull terrier gets her wish.
Purcell, who is also a member of Dakin’s Board of Directors, is one of about 75 volunteers who comprise Dakin Humane Society’s dog care volunteer program. Over the past two years, Dakin has seen a significant rise in dog admissions: 360 in 2022, increasing to 643 in 2023, and reaching a year-to-date total of 744 by early December 2024.
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