DOG ADOPTION ON SATUDAY, AUGUST 6TH 1-6pm at the WEHO Petco!

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QUICK OVERVIEW
Dog Adoption Events are back starting this Saturday 8/6! Are you available to help get supplies to our dog fosters?

MISSION
Ace of Hearts is a 501c-3 dog rescue foundation dedicated to rescuing dogs, the day they are to be euthanized, from various Los Angeles shelters and placing them in loving homes. The Ace of Hearts Foundation is in memory of "Ace", a wonderful American Bulldog who was rescued from death and touched the lives of many! (Especially founder Kari Whitman!) We rescue all breeds!

Location: PETCO
508 N. Doheny Drive (at Santa Monica Blvd)
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (RAIN OR SHINE)

VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Helping with setup and/or teardown
Transporting dogs from their foster homes to the event, or back home afterward
Refilling water bowls, making sure dogs have treats and are comfortable
Walking dogs
Hanging out with dogs
Fundraising (this is the most important part of the day!!)


ADDITIONAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

2 volunteers to bring 1 bag of ice each.
1 volunteer to take the soiled linens home to wash and bring to our next event.
As many volunteers as possible to make homemade food. We'll reimburse the ingredient costs.
A huge number of volunteers to help with setup, raising donations, and caring for and walking the pups


REQUIREMENTS

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All volunteers are required to fill out an Ace of Hearts Volunteer Waiver Form.
We do Require a Volunteer Waiver from everyone, that will be sent via docusign.net OR filled out in person. Please reply to an email you will get confirming you can volunteer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you can't help the entire shift from 1-6 pm, we have shorter shifts from 1-4 or 3-6. Or, if you're available to help with transport only, we'll take it!
Dogs need to arrive at 1:45 and supplies & dogs will be ready for pick-up at 4:45. You can reach out of you would like more information as we find out what dogs applicants are coming to see. If you're available to help with any of the above, please let us know!


Beef and Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Cups Plain white rice (sushi/long grain, basmati)
4 Pounds ground Beef*
Small Bag of Frozen Organic Peas and Carrots
* Use the leanest ground beef you can get (90% lean to 96% lean preferred)
Instructions:
Cook rice in a pot, water should cover the rice 3 inches. Bring to boil and stir.
Add meat/veggies raw stir in well put on the lid and simmer.
Simmer until water is absorbed.
Let cool and freeze in zip locks.

Chicken and Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Cups Plain white rice (sushi/long grain, basmati)
2 Pounds of ground Chicken
2 Pounds of ground Turkey
Small Bag of Frozen Organic Peas and Carrots
Substitutions:
If chicken is not available 4 Cups of Turkey in total is fine.
Can add 1 pound of extra lean beef.
Instructions:
Cook rice in a pot, water should cover the rice 3 inches. Bring to boil and stir.
Add raw meat/veggies. Stir in well put on the lid and simmer.
Simmer until water is absorbed.
Let cool and freeze in zip locks.

Prepared dog meals can be dropped off between 1-4.

ALSO, WE NEED STANDBY VOLUNTEERS!
We are always in need of standby volunteers. We like to have a list of 5 who are available for the week 3/14- 3/20. Can you be on-call in case we have an emergency that could be transporting a dog to the vet or new foster home, giving a dog a Freedom Ride from a shelter, or delivering medication or supplies to a dog in need? If you are available, please reply with the days and time windows that we can mark you down for.