One of the things I feel passionately about is rescue dogs. I'm constantly sending money or doing anything I can to help abandoned or unwanted dogs find their way to a place where they are wanted. Occasionally, I drive 2.5 hours from home to Fresno to pick up dogs and take them up I-5, where another volunteer is waiting to take them.

I came forward to help 2 dogs headed to Washington a few weeks ago. I signed up for a long part of the route because I don't mind driving. Imagine my surprise when I didn't hear from the coordinator at all, then I got an email that wanted to make sure I could keep these dogs for 2 nights. What??? I can't keep anoy dogs because Alice is the queen of the universe and doesn't share well.

Volunteering can be really cool but it can also suck ass. No matter how much I do, there's always someone who wants more from me.