Help shelter dogs in Dallas find new homes with the Doggie Daycation Program
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has launched a brand-new, creative initiative — the Doggie Daycation program — as part of the BeDallas90 campaign. The program aims to encourage members of the public to engage with adoptable dogs by taking them out for a day in Dallas.
What is Doggie Daycation?
The Doggie Daycation program provides individuals with the unique opportunity of getting acquainted with the dogs in a setting outside the shelter. Additionally, it allows the dogs to explore the world beyond their kennels, creating a win-win situation for both parties.
Participants are asked to document their day out with the dogs by capturing photographs and videos, as well as taking notes about the dogs’ behaviors and personalities out of the shelter context. These materials are intended to aid in the adoption process by providing potential adopters with insights into the dog’s behavior in a normal setting.
Volunteer guidelines:
- Dog Selection:
- Multiple dogs will be available for selection on the morning of your daycation.
- Not all dogs are eligible for a Daycation; medium-to-large-sized dogs are prioritized.
- While we try to offer a range of sizes and energy levels, small or low-energy dogs may not always be available.
- Be prepared to handle a dog weighing 40+ lbs.
- Supplies:
- All necessary supplies, including a harness and leash, will be provided.
- Hydration and Safety:
- Take frequent water breaks and monitor for overheating.
- Interaction Guidelines:
- No dog-to-dog or dog-to-cat contact.
- Avoid trips to dog parks.
- Transportation:
- Dogs must ride in an enclosed vehicle (no convertibles, truck beds, or open Jeeps).
- Supervision:
- Dogs must always be controlled by an adult over 18 years old.
- Stay within the city of Dallas and within a 30-minute drive from the shelter.
- Leash and Fence Requirements:
- Keep the dog on a leash unless confined in your home or backyard.
- If let off-leash in a backyard, it must have a 6-foot fence and the dog must be supervised.
- Fostering and Adoption:
- If someone wants to foster the daycation dog, email: DASFoster@Dallas.gov
- For adoption inquiries, email: DASAdopt@dallas.gov
- Reporting:
- Report any medical concerns, aggression, or biting incidents immediately to the emergency contact(s) provided.
Learn more
Interested participants can sign up for the program on the BeDallas90 campaign website. More information about the Doggie Daycation program, along with other opportunities to assist animals in Dallas, can also be found on the website. If you have any questions, you can email DASVolunteer@dallas.gov.
Read More About This
Read More Texas News
This article may have been created with the assistance of AI.
All Good Info News Wire articles are open source through CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. You are free to copy and redistribute the material in any medium, as long as you follow these guidelines:
-
You must give Good Info News Wire credit, including https://goodinfo.news/ and the author’s name.
-
Stories may be edited for in-house style or to shorten, but you must indicate if any changes were made.
-
You can publish our graphics and any photos that are credited to Good Info News Wire with the stories with which they originally appeared.
-
Don’t sell the story, publish it behind a paywall, or sell ads against the story. However, you can publish it on a page with ads you’ve already sold.
Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics.
