SPOTLIGHT VOLUNTEER FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2009. 

Meet Barbara Joseph! Wow, The Gress Mountain Ranch, animals, the environment, and the activities, are very "far out" from what Miss Barbara does in real life. Barbara, you have been a joy to work with, the animals "love" Barbara, even "Psycho" Kitty.  Barbara has been a faithful volunteer each week doing 6-7 hours in one day, every week.  Many of Barbara's friends are truly "amazed" how Barbara "pitches" right in and takes on all the "new" tasks at the ranch...Multi-tasking is exciting, and this has been a real "learning" curve for Barb...Barbara accepts each challenge with a smile, and a great sense of humor.  A huge supporter for the "therapy" animals Barbara is seen here helping out  with "Forrest" at the "alpaca/llama shearing."  Barbara has also, helped Miss Kathryn with "cleaning' out the garage for Mr. Ben. Ben "thanks Barbara" and  hopes in the next year to park the car in the garage!

 

Here is Barbara, helping at the ranch with a young group of "girl scouts".  Barbara is there to "lend a helping hand", and is a super awesome helping with young people.  Rocky is pictured here with all the ladies, and Barbara makes sure to always bring "treats" for all her animal friends.  Barbara, "thanks for caring so much about the animals, Ben and I, and others who come to The Gress Mountain Ranch.  Barbara is our Animal Angel!

 
Here is "Barbara" and Pearl Piggy.  Barbara, you really have a "tail" of stories to tell your friends, and here you are "lotioning, a swine's tail with Avon Skin so soft."  Barbara always wants to provide good care for the animals...Pearl doesn't mind too much, as long as Barbara doesn't interrupt Pearl's eating habits! Barbara we have alot of fun with you at the ranch, thanks for making it so much of a good time!