March 2022 Volunteer of the Month

Kindra McMahon is our March 2022 Volunteer of the Month!

Kindra has been a dog walker since 2014. She is punctual and often helps with extra shifts throughout the week - sometimes on a moment's notice. Her love for our homeless animals is evident on every shift, and it's obvious that love is mutual.  

She chose to volunteer here after adopting her dog Winston from our shelter. Winston was rescued from the overcrowded Riverside shelter. 

"He is so special that I wanted to give back to the place that saved him," Kindra said. 

She is grateful for this opportunity. 

"The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has extremely welcoming staff members who are the best at what they do in ensuring the success for the future of every animal," she said. "The volunteers are great, and the dogs are amazing. I had no idea when I signed up to volunteer that my life would be so enriched.  The entire experience of walking the pups in such a gorgeous setting of rolling hills and lovely natural landscape is so peaceful, fun and rewarding. I never tire of its beauty and always look forward to the opportunity of interacting with the pups.  Best of all, I feel fortunate to be able to play even a small part in the success of these fabulous dogs - knowing that their second or third chance at a forever home will be bright."
 
When not walking the dogs at the shelter, Kindra enjoys playing with her own kin of three shelter dogs - Winston, Kapowee and Sunshine. She is also a major league baseball fan who roots for the Angels. She loves music, concerts, and gardening in her bird-friendly backyard. For the past 27 years, she has sold real estate in Laguna Woods. 

We are so thankful to have Kindra on our team!