Category: Dogs
Julie Ridenour: Unexpected Surprises
Some people volunteer four hours a week or a month with a specific schedule and list of directives. Julie Ridenour, on the other hand, has quietly committed to volunteer 24 hours a day for months. Julie has volunteered for Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity and First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro and will continue to...
Brittnie Battle: One of “Charlie’s Angels” Saving Animals in Tennessee
Brittnie has always had a love for animals. She and her partner have two canines of their own. After moving to Nashville, she volunteered at a shelter where she met the founder of Charlie’s Angels Saving Animals (CASA)Transport, a nonprofit that serves to reduce the number of animals in overcrowded shelters by transporting them to...
Bernice Karnett: Helping Dogs Become Dogs Again
By Callie Carlucci Bernice has a catchy mantra to describe her work with animal rescue: “I don’t rescue dogs, dogs rescue me.” I think most dog people know exactly what she means. Dogs give our lives meaning in a way that isn’t necessarily describable. Maybe it’s the unconditional love that they exude; however, many canines...
Leadership within Community
Written By: Meg Provenzale Taryn Anderson has been named Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month for May. Taryn is studying to become a lawyer at Nashville’s School of Law all while volunteering and assisting many non-profit organizations in town. These organizations include, The Junior League of Nashville (JLN), The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)...
New mother juggles career & dogs
For most, juggling full-time work and a family is enough, but for Tam Singer, she is also establishing MTPRC, “Making Tennessee a Place That Really Cares,” to better the lives of dogs! Her commitment, impact and leadership are reasons she is named Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month for June. Tam’s volunteerism was largely influenced by...
