Retired Dad Sends His Daughter Adorable Bios Of The Dogs He Volunteers To Walk

Some family members enjoy sending us lots and lots of text messages. They might be random comments, cute pictures, or even memes. And they’re awesome.

However, if you’re Andrea Richardson, then you’re even luckier than most of us. Her dad volunteers at an animal shelter and takes the dogs there for walkies. Once in a while, he sends his daughter photos of the doggos along with very brief but very cute bios of each one. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with a representative of the RSPCA about volunteering at animal shelters.

When you’re done reading through this article, check out Bored Panda’s other doggo posts. Like the one about an online community dedicated to sharing the silliest dog photos where they show their teeth. And another about a woman documenting her “dumb as a box of rocks” sled dog.

A woman shared how her dad sends her cute dog bios when he volunteers to walk them at the local animal shelter

Image credits: AandreaLleigh

Andrea’s viral thread got 101.2k likes and 8.7k retweets. Some Twitter users demanded that her father create his own account where he could upload his wholesome content.

Andrea used the attention her post got to urge others to help out their local animal shelters, whether by donating money, volunteering their time, or even adopting an animal. Inspired by her example, people shared photos of their rescue doggos and the stories behind them.

There are lots of ways to help out your local animal shelter

A representative of the RSPCA told Bored Panda that there are lots of different ways that people can help their local rescue organizations. “They may like to set up a regular donation or even organize a fundraising event. Or they might like to adopt an animal into their family. Alternatively, they could give up some of their time and volunteer!”

For those of you currently in the United Kingdom, you can find out more about supporting the RSPCA right here and about volunteering with them right here.

“The RSPCA has thousands of volunteers helping in lots of different roles. Some people may have specific skills but many are people who simply want to give a lending hand to the animals.”

The representative also told Bored Panda that the RSPCA conducts lots of checks before sending an animal home with a new family. This is done to “ensure that it’s the perfect match for the pet and the people.”

“We always encourage potential adopters to visit our website or their local center to find out who might be suitable for their lifestyle. Our staff will then arrange meetings between the family and the pet, carry out a quick interview or Perfect Match form, and organize a home check before the animal can go home.”

Volunteering is great for your emotional wellbeing and teaches you new skills

In case you’re not sure about spending your free time surrounded by cute animals, the Central California SPCA has several good reasons why you should volunteer at an animal shelter. First of all, volunteering (any volunteering!) feels good. Doing good things feels good— who woulda thunk it?

But some of you might need something more than feeling warm and smiley inside (not to mention improving your emotional, physical, and mental health, teaching you responsibility, and how to be a better citizen).

In that case, you should know that volunteering teaches you new skills (like time management) and opens up future professional experiences. Who knows, walking dogs could turn into a full-time job or even into an up-and-coming business.

So, dear Pandas, which doggo bio was your favorite and why? Do you volunteer at your local animal shelter? Perhaps you have a family member who sends you cute animal pictures? Share your thoughts with everyone in the comments below.