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Starting today, we are re-vamping our kennel care procedures and changing the way kennels are cleaned.
We are training staff on these new procedures over the next few days, in preparation for the new Clean Break. All volunteers who clean kennels; either during kennel care, dog walking, or any other position; will need to be trained on these new procedures by kennel care staff.
We are working on developing new training videos. In the mean-time, please check in with staff will offer support and delegate tasks during morning cleaning.
With the new procedures, kennel care may look a bit different than it has in the past. In addition to cleaning kennels themselves, we will likely have you help clean play yards, and help transport blankets & towels to and from the kennels.
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We are looking for a volunteer to help us by picking up a donation of airplane blankets from DFW! If you are available to swing by the airport M-F between 12-3 to pick up this donation, please email us at DASVolunteer@dallas.gov. Thank you!
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Pet Food Pantry at DAS
Dallas Animal Services will now be offering a pet food pantry on site at the shelter! We will be adding pantries on some Saturdays during the month and we need volunteers to assist with packaging and distributing food and recording the amount of food distributed! We are quickly growing our reach into the community and the pet food pantry is a great way for you to get involved. Shifts are approximately 2 – 2.5 hours so they are excellent for anyone who just needs or wants to give a few hours of their time. Our first pet food pantry at the shelter will be February 25th from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. If you are interested, You can sign up using the link here or on MyImpact!
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Towels & Blankets
We need more towels & blankets! If you, or anyone you know, have any old towels or blankets to donate, we would greatly appreciate it. You can bring towel and blanket donations to the adoption lobby and leave them inside the first set of doors.
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Help Support the Pet Food Pantry
The pet food pantry could use donations of dog food, treats, and other supplies. If you are able to make a donation to help pet families in need, you can donate using the link here.
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We will be having a Volunteer Town Hall next Wednesday, February 15th at 12 noon. During this Town Hall we will update you on the Clean Break and what has changed since our last update.
Here is the link to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 214 156 520 571
Passcode: Nn7LWB
If you have any questions you want addressed in the Town Hall, please email us at DASvolunteer@dallas.gov by 10 AM next Wednesday morning.
Refeeding Syndrome
When you see an animal that has been starved, your first instinct is probably to give them lots and lots of food, but this can make them sicker or even lead to death. When an animal comes in that is very thin, the DAS Medical Team puts them on what is called a “Refeeding Schedule”, which is designed to slowly reintroduce nutritious food at a pace that their body can handle. Please DO NOT give very thin dogs treats or extra servings of food, it can lead to additional weight loss, anemia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, neurological problems, and even death.
Welcome New Volunteers!
Welcome all of the new volunteers who have joined us since the last newsletter:
Miles K.| Mark K. | Tyler K. | Emily N. | Chelsea P. | Cassandra R. | Martyn T. | Cindy T. | Kelly C. | Brisa L. | Perla P. | Brayden W. | Alessandra H. | Dave J. | Norma M. | Chloe P. | Paige A. | Paris A. | Dylan B. | Cynthia G. | Randy H. | Raegan M. | Ligia P. | Ashely R. | Bateel G. | Jareer G. | Jessica H. | Jackie V. | Jacob W. | Miranda G. | Randol H. | Tatiana T. |
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