A small brown and white dog holds a smartphone showing an Instagram post of another happy dog with a green toy. Behind it, bold text on a bright green background reads “Virtual Ambassadors Needed.” Below, paw prints frame the caption: “Become a Social Media Ambassador for Furry Friends!”

Ambassador Prescott

September 17, 2025 · Pets

“Paging Ambassador Prescott!”

Yes, here I am! Ambassador Prescott at your service. As we elite movers and shakers know, ambassadors should represent their constituents honestly, in a positive manner. I responded to the call to become a “virtual ambassador” for Furry Friends Humane Shelter.

You might ask: What does a virtual ambassador do?

I represent dogs and cats who are looking for their forever families. Furry Friends sends me a bio and photos of a shelter dog or cat. As I read the bio and consider the photos, I think of something that the pet might say or would want people to know. After writing a short story about the pet (thus far in the first person), I upload that, and a few photos, to my social media accounts.

The funny side of this (funny to me, anyway) is that I have been reluctant to engage with social media. A few years ago, I had an Instagram account for Mitzvah the Blind Dog. We never went viral but we had followers, including a fan club in Norway! But after Mitzvah went to puppy heaven, I saw no reason to continue my social media.

Now I have joined the 21 st century. I am happy to begin interacting with social media, even though there's a learning curve for me. I post the pet's story and photos to my Facebook page Deborah Lee Prescott and Instagram dlp.writinglife. My hope is that someone reading my posts will go to Furry Friends to meet their new best friend.

To illustrate my commitment to rescuing shelter pets, here are some photos from the original stage production of A MITZVAH FOR DAISY .
An actor portraying Mitzvah kneels behind a white PVC cage on stage, illuminated by a spotlight, performing a scene about the challenges of being a mutt in an animal shelter.
Mitzvah behind a shelter's cage door as she sings about how hard it is to be a mutt.
A woman, playing Mom, leans down smiling toward Mitzvah, who kneels behind a white PVC cage on stage. They gaze at each other with curiosity and hope under a warm spotlight.
Mom (aka me) and Mitzvah look at each other with interest and hope.
On stage, Mom gently pets Mitzvah, who kneels happily with eyes closed, smiling in contentment as they share a heartfelt moment under the spotlight.
Mitzvah and Mom connect.
Two actors perform on stage in front of a large illustrated backdrop reading “A Mitzvah for Daisy,” showing a dog and a cat. One actor lounges in a chair while the other leans forward from an armchair, portraying Daisy and Mitzvah adjusting to each other.
Mitzvah happy in her new home but Daisy the cat is uncertain about the interloper.
Two actors portraying Mitzvah and Daisy stand on stage mid-dance in front of a colorful backdrop reading “A Mitzvah for Daisy,” featuring large painted portraits of a dog and a cat. Both performers smile joyfully, celebrating the friendship between the two characters.
Daisy and Mitzvah become friends.
The three actors portraying Mitzvah, Mom, and Daisy stand hand in hand at center stage, smiling and taking a bow before an audience as the backdrop reads “A Mitzvah for Daisy.”
The actors playing Mitzvah, Mom, and Daisy accepting the applause of their enthusiastic audience.
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