(S26) - PT 3 - Oh, the Who-manity!

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Zoe Watts regularly looks for opportunities to volunteer in the community. It is not unusual to find her in the offseason visiting kids in the local children's hospital or delivering groceries and other supplies to seniors in need. However, while she is supportive of more traditional volunteer opportunities that involve helping her fellow humans, she's always had a stronger affinity for helping animals. Over the last month or so, she's been paying special attention to a cause near and dear to her heart by spending some time with the Austin Wildlife Rescue organization. This organization rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and also spends time educating the public on how to properly co-exist with wildlife. Watts first got involved with Austin Wildlife Rescue when she found a malnourished baby raccoon trapped in a storm drain. AWR took the raccoon in and nursed it back to health before eventually releasing it again. Encouraged by the cause, Watts got involved to help other animals as well. She's not afraid to get her hands dirty and spends the majority of her time feeding animals, washing their blankets, and cleaning enclosures and dishes. She also supports some of the organization's education efforts by travelling to schools to teach kids about how to properly approach wild animals that might need their assistance, like baby birds or bunnies that have strayed from their nests. Most recently, Watts and the AWR have been involved in a joint holiday venture with the Austin Humane Society to help find stray dogs and cats new homes.