Rotary work day at the Dog House

'Paint the Dog House' was the Rotary Club of Marana's 2013 project for the annual Rotarians At Work Day. Early Saturday morning, forty volunteer sassembled at the Pima Animal Care Center to paint the inside of the Dog House. Two Rotary Clubs, Marana and Dove Mountain, joined forces and invited the community to work with them. The Lions Club of Marana, students from Dr. Adam Molden's class from NW Pima Community College, and a variety of volunteers were proud of the difference they made in the appearance of the building.

By the end of the day, happy tails were wagging at the new, improved appearance of the Dog House where yellow and blue paint brightened the adoption facility. Jose Ganos, Center Volunteer Coordinator, praised the volunteers for making a significant difference. "The Care Facility is deeply moved by your spirit of volunteerism," Ganos told the volunteers. "The employees' spirits have been raised because the facility looks so good. People coming to adopt the dogs have commented on the excellent appearance of the building. When we have our adoption in event in May, we hope that more dogs will be adopted."

During the morning, many of the volunteers painters bonded with a dog. The Care Facility offered to waive the adoption fees if a volunteer adopted a dog. More than one dog was seen jumping into a voluneer's car excited to see their new forever home. All in all, it was a great day for man and his best friend!

Rotarians At Work Day is an annual service event scheduled for the last Saturday in April each year, and clubs around the world are challenged to carry out hands-on service efforts in their community. Rotarians identify a project that all members can participate in to help their local community. 

Started in 2006 by the late Bob Watson, past governor of District 5340 (California), Watson hoped that by 2014, every club and Rotarian would participate. Maeve Johnson, President Elect 2013-2014, and Joe Hentges, President 2012-2013, were pleased the Rotary Clubs of Marana and Dove Mountain were able to join forces to help the Pima Animal Care Center.   

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