Politics & Government

Animal Shelter Volunteer Gets Thank You Gift From Officer

The volunteer was honored as a part of Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Like many of its employees, David Verdugo is at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter five days a week.

"David comes to the shelter 5 days a week and spends ALL DAY here," the shelter said on its Facebook page. "He cleans, feeds, socializes animals and helps customers."

The only difference is he isn't being paid. And he has to walk four miles to get there.

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As a thank you and to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, Senior Officer Libby Simmons gave Verdugo a bicycle to ease his commute, the shelter said.

For more information, see the shelter's Facebook page here.

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