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Volunteer group Wayward Journey reports rapid growth, new services at Grass Valley animal shelter
Summary
Wayward Journey told the City Council it has grown volunteer operations at the Grass Valley animal shelter over six months, operating a weekly pet pantry and vaccine clinic, expanding foster and enrichment programs, funding veterinary care and making facility upgrades. The group asked residents to volunteer and to donate through its website.
Wayward Journey, a volunteer nonprofit partnered with the Grass Valley animal shelter, told the City Council on Oct. 14 that it has expanded services, fundraising and volunteer capacity since the partnership launched six months ago.
"We have given away over 10,000 pounds of dog and cat food so far in the last 6 months," said Taylor Davis of Wayward Journey, describing a weekly pet pantry that distributes donated food and operates from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Davis said volunteers obtain supplies through a partnership with the Reno SPCA.
The group described a $10 donation…
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