Summer vacation is coming to a close. For some that means gearing up for school, sports, routines, and settling back in to the familiar, getting ready for the new.
It’s not too different for us here at the PAWS of Chinook Animal Shelter. Stress from fireworks and the fair have subsided, volunteers return to their usual schedules and - while it’s still warm - we return to leash work, socialization and general training to get our adoptables ready for their forever. It’s the same for most, although every dog is different. Some of our dogs have been with us for most of their lives. Some are younger, still searching for someone that can handle that burst of life that only comes from a pup learning everything about the world.
When school is back in session, we invite you to schedule a time to volunteer with us. Supporting the shelter is not always about cleaning kennels, and fostering does not always mean inviting a dog into your home. There are many ways to help get PAWS dogs adopted! A few of our favorites are taking the dogs out for the day, or even just for a walk! Many of them enjoy a car ride to the nearest coffee kiosk for a pup cup. A stroll around the local dog-friendly stores teaches them so much about people, cars, noises, all of the things they don’t get to see much of at the shelter. We can even back it up to be more basic than that. Getting to know the dogs, posting them on social media, sharing pictures and stories gives the public information they would not normally receive. If you are a fan of road trips, transporting is another great way to support the cause. Home visits, vet visits, all of it plays a part in the rollercoaster of shelter life and adoption.
Interested? The life you change may just be your own, come join us!
