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 Volunteer Appreciation Week
Our volunteers make a huge impact at DAS. Your commitment to improving the lives of our pets does not go unnoticed, and we are immensely grateful for your dedication.
To begin our celebration, we will be hosting a lunch in the DAS conference room on Sunday, April 21st at 1pm. Afterwards we will be having a Karunda bed building party for those who would like to participate (more details further down in the newsletter).
As part of our appreciation, we will also be hosting a raffle throughout volunteer appreciation week. Every active volunteer will be entered to win a prize Monday-Thursday. On Friday, volunteers who volunteered between April 21-25 will be entered in a raffle for a two other prizes. All winners will be announced on Facebook and will be notified via email.
Thank you for all that you do!
Message from DAS Interim Director- Paul Ramon
"I am excited about the opportunity and grateful to the wonderful group of volunteers who work to provide DAS with additional resources in support of our DAS family. No more extraordinary words can be expressed than the wagging tails of those you are here to support through various means. You are a vital part of our team, and your continued support in our life-saving efforts is greatly appreciated. On behalf of DAS and the City of Dallas, thank you for all you do."
Paul brings more than 20 years of service with the City of Dallas to the table and has been with our department since 2022.
Canine Adoption Assistant Training
Want to play a pivotal role in helping dogs find their perfect home? As a Canine Adoption Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service, relay valuable information about our dogs, and facilitate heartwarming meet and greets. Join us April 13th at 11am to learn how to better counsel potential adopters, lead meet and greets, and use Chameleon on the iPads! Use the link here to sign up.
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Kitten Nursery-Now Open
The time has arrived - our kitten nursery is now open 24/7 to volunteers! To work in the nursery, you will need to complete the kitten nursery training videos. You can find the videos by visiting the Opportunities page of your My Impact account and clicking on Introductions to Kittens. There are seven sections of this training, and after you complete each section, you'll return to the Opportunities page to access the next page.
After completing the seventh video, you can sign up for a Kitten Nursery Helper shift under "Cat-Related Opportunities".
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Mascot Needed!
We're on the hunt for a spirited and enthusiastic individual to be our mascot at the Strut Your Mutt Event April 13th, 2024 from 7:30 - 11 AM at Fair Park. If you're interested on spreading smiles, laughter, and having a blast please sign up here!
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Bed Assembling Party!
Kick off Volunteer Appreciation Week with a party! Come join our Kuranda bed assembling party Sunday April 21, 2024 at 2:00pm and help our furry pets have cozy beds to relax and recharge. To sign up, click the link here!
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 Community Outreach Position
We are seeking volunteers to work alongside an Animal Service Officer (ASO) in reaching out to Dallas residents who have recently been issued tickets for pet care violations. These tickets/citations may include issues such as loose animals, lack of spaying/neutering, absence of rabies vaccine, or missing mandatory microchips. Volunteers will assist the ASO in distributing informational flyers to residents in targeted areas while offering guidance, resources, and support. You can now sign up for this Wednesday 3-6pm (offered every week) shift on My Impact.
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Treat Donations
We are currently seeking donations for dog treats. Treats are a great way to reinforce positive behavior, offer enrichment, and build relationships with new dogs.
If you are able to contribute, all treat donations can be dropped off at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road Dallas, Tx 75212 or can be purchased via our Amazon wish list here.
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Laundry Thank You
Thank you to everyone who answered our call for laundry assistance by taking dirty laundry home or donating new blankets to the shelter! Our volunteers truly rose to the occasion! Thanks to you, we were able to restock our laundry shelves. Since then, our machine has been fixed and we have been able to keep up with the high demand for blankets and towels. Thank you for ensuring that every pet has a clean blanket for the day. If you would like to continue assisting with laundry you can sign up using the link here.
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Yappy Hour at Mutts Cantina!
Join your fellow volunteers for a fun social yappy hour at Mutts Cantina on Sunday, April 14th 6:00pm-8:00pm. Feel free to bring your own mutt along if you would like. Mutts has a variety of beverages and selection of food, so come hungry and thirsty!
Make sure to RSVP here or on the volunteer Facebook page!
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Volunteer Town Hall!
We will be having our next Town Hall Wednesday May 8th at 6pm. We will be covering many topics including new volunteer position changes and upcoming events so make sure to join us.
Note: If you have any questions you would like for us to address in the Town Hall, please send them to DASVolunteer@Dallas.gov by 10AM on May 8th.
You can join the meeting using the information below.
Here is the link join the meeting
Meeting ID: 275 038 521 418
Passcode: 4hkAWg
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Welcome New Volunteers!
Welcome all of the new volunteers who have joined us since the last newsletter!
Becca C.| Olivia C.| Rebecca N.| Rachel T.| Jeanne V.| Jenna W.| Rebeca C.| Jennie H.| Ainslee A.| Katherine B.| Jorge C.| Allison D.| Alexandria H.| Lauren H.| Natalia R.| Emily P.| Jenna T.| Julia G.| Casey H.| Jaime M.| Tom N.| Lindsey O.| Alexandra S.| Kyla S.| Calle T.| Marl W.| Lizzy A.| Shannon D.| Rachel M.| Cadie A.| Mallik B.| Savannah C.| Leticia H.| Zach K.| Becky M.| Wilma R.| Stefanie S.| Vidya V.| Natalia Z.| Aine B.| Roberta H.| Nicki J.| Jillian K.| Eva O.|
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