Cherry Street neighbor Daniel Leech works Animal Control Officers at Richmond Animal Care and Control. In a neighborhood of dog and cat and wildlife fans, Daniel and his wife Sarah fit in very well. They are known for volunteering extra hours in helping lost animals that show up in the neighborhood.
Its always interesting to see what creatures Daniel is rescuing next- from big hawks to small snakes and dogs of all sizes.
Daniel’s work can be very difficult also as he has often must deal with the horror of animals that are lost, neglected, and terribly abused. Some must be euthanized.
Through it all, Daniel keeps an even emotional keel -sometimes using humor, declaring himself ‘Bird Cop”. Still, it is very challenging.
A coworker nominated him for recognition by local television station NBC 12 and it comes as no surprise but with great satisfaction and pride in seeing him publicly lauded for his “Acts of Kindness” in serving local human and animal residents.