Mark Ferri is a local volunteer at The Vance County Animal Shelter.  He joined WIZS for TownTalk Today at about the 11:40 a.m. Mark in the show.  He is also a veteran.

It turns out that walking a dog is both good for the animal and good for the person, especially as it can help ease the mind of a veteran who may be suffering from any number of stresses.

For whatever reason or for no reason other than wanting to volunteer, you can walk a dog at the shelter too.

Dog Walk For Veterans (and others) is this Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.  The shelter is located at 1243 Brodie Road in Henderson.  252-492-3136.

It is anticipated that this walking program will both increase volunteerism at the shelter as well as adoptions.

Online – https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/animal-control/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfVanceCountyAnimalShelter