City of Columbia

Volunteer of the Month July 2014 – Caryn Fenton

When Caryn Fenton, business manager and landscape and grounds keeper for Columbia Pet Hospital, began admiring the Adopt-a-Spots around Columbia, she decided she wanted to participate in the program.

Eleven years later, Caryn is still taking care of the Forum spots, often with help from another employee from Columbia Pet Hospital. Currently it is Austin White, Practice Manager for the clinic. “He always does it with a big smile and no complaints,” Caryn says.

The care and many hours that Caryn volunteers to maintain the two spots are noticed. “Hundreds of people drive or walk down Forum Boulevard every day,” Leigh Britt, Neighborhood Services Manager says. “The care Caryn and the Columbia Pet Hospital volunteers give to their Adopt-a-Spots brightens the day for those who pas by.”

Caryn enjoys the challenge. “It has been really nice doing something I enjoy so much and be able to share it with the community.” 

Written by Theresa Nelson, Volunteer