Emelia McDonald and The Pawtastic Friends Volunteers

Welcome to Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends, as well as those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk! In this episode, we talk with Emelia McDonald, a Boy Scout, who for one of her Eagle Badge projects, designed and oversaw the construction of 10 off-the-floor beds for dogs at Pawtastic Friends. Emelia McDonald is a committed Boy Scout who is working to achieve the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. One of her projects was to design and oversee the construction of special raised dog beds for Pawtastic Friends. Mike views the Eagle Scout project as a testament to the values of community service, leadership, and compassion, which align with the mission of Pawtastic Friends. Melissa appreciates the significant contribution of volunteers like Emelia to enriching the lives of rescue dogs. Emelia sees the Eagle Scout project as a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on the community and fulfill the rigorous requirements of achieving the Eagle Scout rank. Check out this great episode of Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk. Quotes: “Volunteers, they’re the heart and soul of the organization.” – Melissa Novelli “It has been really positive. I love my troop. All very supportive of everybody.” – Emelia McDonald “We just need money to keep funding and changing lives.” – Mike Novelli Resources: Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Vote for Pawtastic Friends at Wreaths of Hope Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook For Emelia and Troop 103 Troop 103 Blog  BSA-Las Vegas Council