Every so often in life, you encounter a person whose warmth and sincerity can light up a room. Palmetto Animal League volunteer Suzette Meyers is that kind of person.
“Suzette makes everyone feel like the most important person in the room,” says PAL Volunteer and Community Events Coordinator Melanie Gaw. “I can’t imagine PAL without her. She steps in wherever she is needed and makes sure that every animal receives the love they so desperately want and deserve.”
When Suzette walks into PAL, all cats, dogs, and people know they’re in for a good day. One of the volunteer experiences Suzette finds most rewarding is caring for mother dogs who come to PAL with their puppies.
“I can’t help but admire the heart of a mother dog,” says Suzette. “They allow us to handle their beautiful puppies as they look on with eyes filled with appreciation.”
Always willing to go the extra mile, Suzette cares for both dogs and cats, attends PAL events, and can often be found in our warehouse organizing supplies. While she wears many hats at the PAL Adoption Center, Suzette most enjoys taking PAL’s adoptable dogs on field trips with our kennel team.
“It’s a wonderful way to stretch some legs, breathe the outdoors, and take in the scenery,” says Suzette.
As an avid equestrian and horse rescuer, Suzette’s life has long been centered around caring for animals, but more importantly, learning from them.
“There isn’t a moment in my life when animals weren’t a part of my heart, mind, and spirit,” reflects Suzette. “I believe the animal kingdom was God-given to teach us about relationships, loyalty, respect, fairness, kindness, responsibility, and unconditional love.”
Of all Suzette’s gifts she so freely gives to the animals at PAL, her love and compassion are the most treasured.
“Suzette is gentle will all cats, even the ones that aren’t that nice to her at first.” says PAL Operations Coordinator Payton Walker. “There is nothing she isn’t willing to do or learn.”
When asked what fuels her passion for helping homeless pets, Suzette thoughtfully refers to her beloved, three-legged PAL rescue hound named Little Red saying, “Nothing is more beautiful than that which is perfectly imperfect.”
You see, Suzette understands that while a rescue pet’s past may always be a part of them, it doesn’t have to define their future.
“Each animal at PAL has worth,” says Suzette. “Each one is known by name, benefits from personal contact, and receives complete care, leaving them to want for nothing except a forever family.”
Lindsay Perry, Palmetto Animal League Marketing Coordinator
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