“Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.”
That quote from Roman playwright Plautus can be used as the testimony of Orangeburg County Animal Control Officer Sheena Woods.
Orangeburg County Animal Control Officer Sheena Woods’ ability to lead and complete her duties with the capacity to tolerate others without ge…
The Orangeburg resident is a professional who brings a compassionate awareness of the importance of taking care of not just animals, but the community which may need education resources to make the job easier.
Woods educates the community on responsible pet ownership and takes care of the physical and emotional needs of shelter animals whether it be through vaccinations or a walk in the park.
It’s not always easy working with animals or humans, but Woods is committed to exerting her energy in positive, safe and healthy ways for the benefit of all.
Her ability to lead and complete her duties with the capacity to tolerate others without getting angry or upset has led the Orangeburg County Community of Character initiative to honor her for displaying patience.
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It was an honor that Woods was extremely grateful for.
“I’m so honored. This is a big accomplishment. I’m just so grateful for this opportunity. I don’t do it for no accolades, nothing like that. This is what I love,” Woods said.
“I love animals, I love my community, I love building the community and it’s just all in doing my job,” she said.
Woods, a native of New York City, hasn’t held her job long, but she enjoys the various tasks she performs.
“I have been there for almost two years. I pick up stray animals. I handle neighbor complaints. I take animals to and from the vet. I vaccinate animals. I think of emergency ways for evacuations when there’s hazardous and inclement weather conditions,” she said.
Woods continued, “I also walk the dogs, feed the dogs and take them to the park. I also clean the shelter.”
She said patience is key in completing her duties with the animals and the public.
“Patience is very important because you have to make sure you stay calm, cool and collected and that you have your mind in the right space to be able to get the job done and see it through diligently,” Woods said.
“I always pray. Not a lot of things could really test my patience, but I would like to see people just be more educated in ways to have the proper tools so they can take care of their animals,” she said.
Woods continued, “Some people don’t know about different care techniques. That’s why I’m working with my job now. I want to give a class where they can actually know the things you should do and not do so that people are aware.”
She said her main objective is to let the community know that they can contact the animal control office for any resource they may need. The office number is 803-534-0045.
“I want them to be able to come to us when they need anything, or when they need some type of advice or resource. Don’t just throw dogs in the street. Just give us a call and say, ‘I need a helping hand,'” Woods said.
She said patience is a virtue that makes her job easier to complete.
“Patience is very important because we are all people. We all have different emotions and different things going on, but you have to always keep yourself grounded, calm and make sure you see things through and also try to be able to help the next person,” Woods said.
She has enjoyed living in her community.
“I like the Orangeburg community. The people are very hospitable. A lot of people want resources, but they just don’t know the avenues in which to go to get them,” Woods said.
She praised the OCCOC for its efforts to spread good character within the community.
“I am very grateful for programs like this. It’s just knowing that you are appreciated. With me, a little goes a long way. I don’t do what I do for any accolades, but this is just such an honor. The community and the people have just been so nice to me and have embraced me,” Woods said.
Contact the writer: dgleaton@timesanddemocrat.com or 803-533-5534. Follow “Good News with Gleaton” on Twitter at @DionneTandD
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