03/05/2024
Bumping this post! Great volunteer opportunity!
Are you interested in volunteering to walk dogs for the first time but aren’t sure how it works?
It’s easy - just show on up during our animal visitation hours!
All ages are welcome, and we have tons of dogs that are great with children. You have to be 18 to hold the leash, but we can attach a 2nd leash for any kids.
🐾 Dog Walking Hours: Tues-Fri 11:30-4:30 and Sat 11:30-3:30 (closed to the public on Sunday and Monday) **Tuesdays are always our greatest need!
🐾 When you arrive, sign in on the clipboard on the table outside.
🐾 A staff member or volunteer will come to assist you - tell them it’s your first time and they’ll go over the rules.
🐾 You can let them know your ability level. We have easy walkers like Sequoia here. We also have strong dogs that don’t get out as much, so if you can walk a strong dog then please let us know!
🐾 Make sure to grab some treats from the front table to stick in your pocket… they expect them 😉 (you can even work on commands and training if you’re willing!)
🐾 You can walk them for however long you’re able to, unless it’s a hot day or they let you know it’s a dog that has been restricted to short walks only. (Please keep them on the grass on hot days.)
🐾 When you’re done walking, please do not come inside with the dog, but wait out front (away from the front door). Someone will come get the dog from you and bring you another one if you’d like to walk more than 1.
🐾 You can even take a dog out for a day trip anytime during our visitation hours. We’ll give you a bag of stuff for them and you can go anywhere other dogs aren’t in confined spaces - to some trails, a beach, or just to get some nuggets or a pup cup! They all love any break they can get from their kennel.
We are so grateful for all of our current dog walkers and will greatly appreciate any new volunteers that want to join our team! ❤️