Dog Walker Volunteer
ARE YOU A DOG PERSON WITH
ENERGY TO BURN?
Are you willing to give some of your time to better the lot of
impounded dogs? Then you are just what we are looking for. Dogs
at the City pound need exercise and loving attention. You will
be providing them with the help they need to reduce the stress
of pound life and to become more adoptable until they can find
loving foster or life-long homes. You will be assessing behavior
problems such as fearlessness, barking, hyperactivity and lack
of training. Making note of such problems will provide the future
adopter with information concerning behavior issues they need
to deal with.
Some dog owners or foster parents
with physical limitations may need volunteers to give their dogs
the exercise they need. We would like to be able to offer this
service in the interest of healthy and happy dogs and of their
owners who really want to keep their dogs but feel they can't
meet their needs in this respect. If this interests you, you
will be working with owners or foster parents to reach a mutually
agreeable exercise schedule.
Duties:
The work entails walking impounded dogs for 10-20 minutes each,
assessing the dog's highlights as well as any problems, and transferring
relevant information to PHA's animal coordinator.
Qualifications:
Genuine concern for the welfare of the animals that is consistent
with the philosophy of the Petersburg Humane Association.
Experience handling dogs.
Physical ability and willingness to handle large dogs.
Ability to work independently.
Ready to Sign up?
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact
the Petersburg Humane Association by calling 209-3180 and leaving
a message, or sending an e-mail message to mjones@mitkof.net. |
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