VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A News 3 crew recently went to the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center to surprise our newest News 3 Everyday Hero, Michelle O'Connell.

When we spotted her, we also found a large group of workers helping us celebrate the work Michelle does as a volunteer, which is a lot. Michelle has fostered over 1,500 animals. Additionally, she volunteers regularly at the animal care and adoption center while working on becoming a licensed veterinary technician.

In less than three years, she's volunteered more than 6,000 hours.

"It means basically, she has given her time as a full-time employee without the pay. So she has given just countless hours of her time and dedication to us, and we are forever grateful," says Captain Marcie Fox, Commander of the Animal Services

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