Fostering is a very rewarding opportunity. Fostering turns the community into an extension of the rescue, gets pets out of the kennel, and tells us their behavior in a home versus the overwhelming shelter environment.
Volunteers help with planning and preparation for fundraising events and help get the word out about the rescue and special events.
Temporary homes are needed for rescued dogs until permanent homes can be found. We do not have a kennel or central location; all of our dogs live in foster homes until adoption. As a foster home, foster families must have the financial ability to provide a good quality food, toys, a crate and bedding for…
Other opportunities include: Fundraising, Home Visits, Phone Calls, Transport Dogs, and Shelter Pulls.
Volunteers help as carpenters, organizers, cleaners, costumers, painters, sales folk, tech support, thespians, and more.
The process is similar to the adoption process: vet check, reference check, home visit, and a meet and greet with the dog! We provide any necessary medical treatments, monthly heartworm, food, and any medication that is needed. Foster parents have to bring their foster dog to adoption events 2 to 4 times a month (typically…
Becoming a foster, allows you to experience the true joy of saving a life, and to meet some wonderful dogs, each with their own personality and traits. LDDR provides food, vetting, and general expenses for each foster dog. Each new foster will be assigned a LDDR Mentor that helps them through the process, from picking…
Coordinate and/or help with creating opportunities to raise money and acquire material goods essential to LDDR.
Join the Social Media Team. Public Facebook page administrator – post updates, events, keep the public engaged. Twitter admin –on behalf of LDDR, forward or answer questions Instagram admin. YouTube content.
Become a Communications Team member Newsletter – weekly and monthly. Needs Rescue Email Coordinator Needs Foster Email Coordinator