Homeless Animals

"Karen DeAngelis began her career in veterinary science, hoping to make a difference. She believes she is.

In addition to seeing to the medical needs of animals, she volunteers as a board member at the Peninsula SPCA.

"Some say the number of homeless animals is too great, so how can one person make a difference?" she says.

"I learned I can in many ways — from fostering hundreds of young kittens through the years to offering medical aid to the shelter pets. From volunteering with Noah's Wish after Hurricane Katrina to walking in our first annual Paws for a Cause Walkathon last year. There are so many ways one person can make a difference and even save a pet's life — it's easy to start."