Desiree McLean and friends

Desiree McLean of Sutton Group – West Coast Realty in Langley, B.C. is an animal lover and has two cats and two dogs. “I have always had big dreams of contributing to benefit animal welfare,” she says. Recently she contributed by walking in the Paws for a Cause event hosted by the BCSPCA, to raise awareness and funds to help the BCSPCA care for animals in need in the  community. McLean organized a “pack” with four teammates walking with their dogs.

In January she used www.meetup.com to network with other dog owners in her area.  She plans events for the group of dog owners and canines like time at the dog park together and dog pool parties. Having the dogs socialize results in encouraging less aggressive behaviour in the dogs, she says.