​Want to help animals in need but aren’t able to foster or adopt?

 

Volunteering is another great way to make a difference!

 

Paws Deep Animal Rescue relies on volunteers to help abused, neglected, abandoned, and at-risk dogs on their journey to safe foster homes and, ultimately, forever families. Whether you have a few hours occasionally or want to help regularly, there are many ways to get involved.

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Volunteer Application:

https://www.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/PDAR/2215-volunteer

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Transportation

Transportation is one of the biggest ways our volunteers help. Opportunities may include:

• Driving dogs to foster homes

• Taking foster dogs to and from veterinary appointments

• Helping transport dogs between locations

• Picking up dogs from shelters or meeting transport drivers

• Assisting on transport nights when dogs arrive by bus, including helping unload, walk, organize, and safely get each dog situated before leaving with their foster

 

Even helping with one leg of a transport can make a huge difference!

 

Adoption Events

Help us introduce adoptable dogs to potential families! Volunteers may assist with:

• Setting up and breaking down events

• Transporting dogs to and from events

• Walking and caring for dogs during the event

• Making signs and event materials

• Speaking with visitors about our rescue and available dogs

• Keeping the event area clean and organized

 

Fundraising

Fundraising helps us cover veterinary care, supplies, transportation, and unexpected medical expenses. Volunteers can help organize fundraisers, donation drives, bake sales, community events, and other creative ways to support the rescue.

 

Supply Drives

Help us collect much-needed supplies for dogs in foster care. Common needs include:

• Dog food

• Toys and enrichment items

• Treats and chews

• Crates and beds

• Leashes, collars, and harnesses

• Puppy supplies

• Training pads and other everyday dog-care items

 

Rescue Awareness

Sometimes helping is as simple as spreading the word! Volunteers can help by sharing our adoptable dogs and social media posts, distributing flyers, promoting events, and telling friends, family, neighbors, and local businesses about Paws Deep Animal Rescue.

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Dog Walking & Enrichment

Some of our foster dogs can benefit from extra exercise, socialization, or leash practice. Volunteers may have opportunities to walk dogs, spend time with them, or help them build confidence and basic skills.

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Puppy Playdates

Need a puppy fix? Occasionally, foster families may need someone to spend a few hours with a puppy or litter while they run errands or take care of other responsibilities. Puppy playdates provide the puppies with attention, socialization, and enrichment while giving their foster a little extra help.

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Share Your Skills

Have a special skill that could benefit the rescue? We would love to hear from you! Volunteers may be able to help with grooming, photography, graphic design, event planning, administrative work, social media, fundraising, or other areas.

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Community Service

Have a teen who needs community service hours? Depending on their age and our current needs, we may be able to provide appropriate volunteer opportunities.

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Ready to Help?

Every volunteer plays a part in helping us save more dogs. Complete our volunteer application below and let us know how you would like to get involved.