​Adoption Center Support
  There are a variety of daily tasks at the adoption center. Cleaning kennels, laundry, sweeping, mopping, cleaning crates from transports, filling peanut butter bones, cuddling the dogs, etc. These important tasks help to ensure quality of care for our dogs.

Adoption Center Events

ODHS has adoption hours three days each week—Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday—at the adoption center. Voluteers are needed to clean kennels, take dogs out for potty breaks, and talk with potential adopters. Join our team to help our dogs find their forever homes!

Dog Walking
  For dogs waiting to meet their forever families, exercise, such as walking, helps reduce stress. It also gives the dogs an opportunity to relieve themselves outdoors. Dog walking at ODHS is extremely flexible. You can walk dogs on your own schedule! 

Transport Team
We have plenty of dogs looking for a ride! Join our transport team to help fetch dogs from area shelters, drop off and pick up dogs for their vet appointments, and deliver dogs to foster families. This is an easy and rewarding way to be part of the team.

​Puppy Team
The Puppy Team is on a mission to dish out love and belly rubs to our adorable little furballs! This team rolls up their sleeves to feed, clean, and socialize our playful pooches. If you’re ready to make a difference and have a tail-wagging good time, the ODHS Puppy Team is for you!

Little Dog Land (LDL) Team
If small dogs are your jam, then join the LDL team! We’re all about getting those little furballs out for some fresh air and exercise. The more they get out and about, the happier they are! Plus, you can help scrub down LDL so it's spick and span for our adorable little residents.

​PM Dream Team
Stop by ODHS anytime between 5-10 PM to give our furry friends one last potty break before winding down for the evening. This helps the dogs SO much both physically and mentally! Dogs are much happier and calmer the more they go out!

Administrative Support

There is so much you can do to help right from the comfort of your own home! From writing dog profiles, to registering microchips, to creating social media posts, and countless other important administrative tasks needed to keep ODHS running smoothly.

​Off-Site Adoption Events
  Attending off-site events helps our dogs meet people who are looking to add a new furry friend to their family. It's also an opportunity to help grow our family of ODHS volunteers and fosters. There are many roles to play from helping at off-site events to coordinating your own event.

Field Trips

Take a dog out for the day! Go downtown for a pup cup or take a stroll along the canal path! Exercise has a lot of benefits and field trips are also great opportunities to meet potential adopters. Wherever you journey, take a LOT of photos to help get them adopted!

Organizer
Collars, leashes, harnesses, cute doggie outfits, donations—it all adds up and needs a little TLC! If you love dogs and have a knack for tidying up, we could really use your help! Picture yourself sorting through this delightful chaos, making sure everything is in its place and ready for our pups!

Puppy Party Team

To help raise funds for dogs in our care, ODHS hosts "Puppy Pawties." Unleash the fun at these tail-wagging events—the ultimate excuse to celebrate birthdays or throw an office party! Join our team to keep things in check while enjoying puppy snuggles for a good cause!

​Heartworm Prevention Team
Every month, we ensure that our furry friends receive their heartworm prevention medication. Join this dedicated team to help track and dispense this vital medication. Prevention goes a long way to staying healthy and keeping those tails wagging!

​Welcome Wagon Team
Help us give a warm welcome to dogs new to ODHS! If you love animal care, we’ll walk you through the process of making their kennel cards, giving dewormer, taking cute photos, and helping them settle in. Make a positive impact and gain valuable knowledge about dog care!