Menifee women honored for volunteerism at animal shelter

Two Menifee women who volunteer at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus were recently honored by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

Donna Chavez and her daughter Kristina were among volunteers at various county animal shelters honored. Donna supervises the photography team of volunteers at the San Jacinto facility and helps teach others how to bring out the best in animals during their photo shoots. Kristina, a 2017 graduate of Cal Baptist, received degrees in biology and pre-med and is gaining valuable experience as she works toward a goal of becoming a veterinarian.

Four volunteers with Riverside County Animal Services were honored. Mary Anderson, Volunteer of the Year at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter in Jurupa Valley, received recognition after racking up more than 3,000 hours’ worth of volunteerism in her nine-year tenure with the department.

Delores Anderson (no relation to Mary) of Palm Desert received recognition as the Volunteer of the Year at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms.