(Isstories Editorial):- Kinston, North Carolina Oct 3, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – For Shawn Mayers, success isn’t measured in square footage or titles. The New York-born, North Carolina-based construction superintendent believes real progress is made in how people treat their families, communities, and even the animals that cross their paths.
“Good work ethic is the only way I know,” Mayers says. “If you don’t hold yourself to high standards, you can’t expect the world to improve.”
Mayers has spent decades in residential building, but his focus extends beyond job sites. A lifelong supporter of animal rescue, he devotes time and resources to helping abandoned pets. His philosophy is simple: “Construction gives me the tools to build homes, but animal rescue gives me the chance to build hope. They’re different, but they both make the world feel a little safer.”
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Why It Matters
The numbers highlight the urgency of Mayers’ call to action:
- An estimated 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year, according to the ASPCA.
- Roughly 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized annually due to lack of resources and adoptions.
- Studies show that volunteerism and community engagement lower stress and increase overall wellbeing, proving that small acts of service benefit both giver and receiver.
For Mayers, those statistics are not abstract. They represent opportunities for everyday people to step in. “Every day is a chance to improve,” he says. “Sometimes that means fixing a beam. Other times it means giving a stray dog a safe corner. Improvement doesn’t have to be huge — it can be as simple as being a little kinder than yesterday.”
Anchored in Family and Faith
Mayers credits prayer and family as his compass. “Prayer keeps me steady,” he explains. “It reminds me why I’m here and what kind of example I want to set.” For him, leaving the world — and his family — in a better place is the true measure of legacy.
This perspective has guided his career as a superintendent, where colleagues describe him as unwilling to cut corners and families say he ensures homes are built to last.
Mayers is asking individuals to take action in their own lives:
- Adopt or foster a pet from a local shelter instead of buying from breeders.
- Volunteer once a month — whether at an animal shelter, food bank, or local build project.
- Model integrity daily, from workplace decisions to how you treat neighbors.
- Use prayer or reflection as a tool for staying steady and focused on what matters.
“I hold myself to my own standards,” Mayers says. “If I can look back at the end of the day and know I did the right thing, then that’s enough. That’s how you leave something lasting.”
About Shawn Mayers
