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Volunteer Spotlight: Connie Cope

Our Spotlight Volunteer this season is Connie Cope! Talk about going above and beyond - Connie's latest foster dog was with her for eight months! In addition to being a foster extraordinaire, Connie also volunteers wherever she is needed, including the Transportation, Fundraising and Adoption teams. We sat down with Connie to learn more about her experience volunteering for TGRR.  How did you learn about getting involved?     I first learned of TGRR when I took my grandpuppy to an event at Oak Ridge Park several years ago. My grandpuppy (a Golden) who I had helped raise for her first 4 years and who was my savior after I became an empty nester was the inspiration to commit to volunteering for TGRR at some point in the future. Why did you choose to get involved?   I had been volunteering for Hiking Hounds, a dog walking group associated with the Forsyth Humane Society, for a few years and saw how volunteering could make a difference for rescue dogs. And...