Adoption Events

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Our outside events take place in a safe outdoor parking lot (no other cars but ours and our 2 vans). We need volunteers to help show the dogs to potential adopters. You will be trained! Please fill out an volunteer application!

Being a volunteer at Ruff House Rescue is rewarding and simple, and we wouldn't be able to do rescue without the help and support of volunteers!

When you assist the members from RHR at our adoption events, you might be assigned a dog. We will give you information on that dog, and you will help show the dog to potential adopters. The only thing you need to do is smile, while the dog does all the wagging and cuddling and being his/her adorable self. We are also looking for help transporting dogs. Other responsibilities at our adoption events vary but may include taking the dogs for a quick bathroom break or walk or getting water for water bowls.

This opportunity is located at various locations on Long Island. Events are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays from approximately noon until 5 pm.


Major Responsibilities:

 You will be the first point of contact for Ruff House Rescue and potential adopters.
 You will help provide an overall positive experience and a welcoming environment.

Length of term:

 4-6 hours on a Saturday or Sunday.

Qualifications:

 Must be 21 years of age or older
 Customer service skills
 Knowledge of handling dogs
 If you help with transport, you must have a valid driver's license.


Not 100% sure yet? Please ask us questions! Click on the red button labeled "I want to help!" in the upper left hand corner, and send us your questions.

Next Steps:

1. -Please complete our online Volunteer application on our website (takes 5 minutes). Step 1: Go to www.ruffhouserescue.org, Step 2: Go to the "Volunteer" tab, and Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
2. -VolunteerMatch directions: Please contact RHR by clicking on the red button labeled "I want to help!" in the upper corner of the page and Include in the comments:  If you completed the online volunteer application,  The date(s) you can volunteer,  Volunteer opportunity of interest- transport or walking and showing dogs  If anyone will be volunteering with you (name and age), and  Your question(s) and comments.
3. -If you don't get a response from us in 4-5 business days please contact us at ruffhouserescue@gmail.com.

VIDEO OF PJ & CLOVE (scroll down to the bottom of the page):
PJ had been sober for 2 years and he didn't have a job, he didn't have any accountability, he made the decision to start looking for a dog. A rescue group (Ruff House Rescue) had pulled Clove from a kill shelter. PJ just found a place to live. He got a call from the rescue and she was like, "PJ can you pick up Clove right now?" The first day PJ got Clove she was so scared and shut down, it was very awkward. She just cowered in his presence. And she was very timid. Watch the VIDEO to see how their story unfolds ...

MORE INFORMATION:

RHR’s website - www.ruffhouserescue.org

COMMUNITY HOURS:

Yes, a letter is provided!

MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Please see below.

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One animal is euthanized in the U.S. every 16 seconds, 4 million annually (Humane Society of US).

"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." The Dalai Lama

Our mission is to rescue homeless pets that suffer from abuse, neglect, and indifference. Our goal is to create awareness of the epidemic of homeless pets and educate on the importance of spaying and neutering, ID tagging, and training these pets. Through our rescue efforts we are both saving lives and cultivating the natural connection between man and his best friend.