Keeping Pets Safe: Meriden Hero

MERIDEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Ronnie Jenkins, who has nominated Dana Jenkins.

Where the nominee lives:
Meriden

Name of the nominee:
Dana Jenkins

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
She works for a veterinarian field as a receptionist/vet. Tech

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She works very hard between answering the phones scheduling appointments helping out when and where needed to make sure everyone's fur babies are safe as possible.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She loves all of our 8 cats like each one of them are our kids.

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