Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Cause Area

Animals

Location

5159 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22207 United States

Website:

http://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org

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Website:
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Active Opportunities (8)

Woof Woof! Help a Lucky Dog Get Adopted in Silver Spring, MD!

Flexible Schedule | Silver Spring, MD 20904

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event the FOURTH Sunday of every month at the Silver Spring PetSmart - 12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm. When we receive your inquiry about volunteering, we'll send you a confirmation email and then closer to the event date we'll send some additional information specific to volunteering at that event. Event is held outside, so please dress appropriately. *Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash).

Date Posted: Apr 6, 2025
Would you like to help DOGS and CATS get ADOPTED?!

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers that would like to be Cat Adoption Coordinators! We are a foster-based rescue in the VA, MD, DC area that pulls kittens and cats from high kill shelters across the rural south and places them in foster care to get adopted! We need volunteers willing to train to become Dog and Cat Adoption Coordinators and help us get these wonderful animals adopted! Interested in learning more - reach out to volunteering@luckydoganimalrescue.org and we will send you info on our next AC information session/training! About the Adoption Coordinator (AC) role: What is it? Adoption Coordinators are the main advocates for our dogs and cats! They not only work to match our animals with potential adopters, but they also serve as a critical resource to our foster parents. ACs choose the animals they want to be responsible for, ensure they are properly posted online, and discuss them with interest adopters. ACs review ALL applications that come in for those animals -- and if they are not previously pre-approved, ensure that we complete a vet check and landlord check (if applicable), conduct a phone screen, and, when needed, find a home visit volunteer. Time Commitment? Adoption Coordinators are one of our most important groups of volunteers. Typically, ACs dedicate anywhere from 5-15 hours a week to Lucky Dog. Having regular access to email is super important! Adoption Coordinators are also required to attend at least 2 adoption events per month and 1 transport per month. This is a great opportunity to meet your dogs and cats and chat with their fosters! Training Needed? All Adoption Coordinators go through a virtual AC training and shadow at one of our Sunday adoption events. Once they have completed that, they will go through a mentoring phase before they work on their own.

Date Posted: Apr 6, 2025
Calling All CAT LOVERS!

Flexible Schedule | , MD 22305

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers who LOVE CATS to go to various Petsmart locations and care for our cats that live there while waiting to be adopted! Our cats are currently housed in 3 locations: Largo Petsmart (10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774), Oxon Hill Petsmart (6005 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745) and Alexandria Petsmart (3351 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22305) We are looking for volunteers to go once a week and help maintain the cleanliness of the cat's condos in the cat centers. This includes scooping their litter box (or a full litter box change if needed), using the provided cleaners to sweep out and clean the condos to keep them sanitary, change out any dirty beds and toys with new fresh ones, making sure that they have fresh water and clean bowls and general just tidying up. It is really important that the cats are kept clean to prevent them getting sick. We also want volunteers to spend time playing with the cats and kittens so they get well socialized and handled routinely. After your visit we ask for a visit report letting us know how the cat(s) are doing, any observations on their personality, and your interactions with them. Pictures/videos are great too! The available hours are 9 am - 9 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 10 am - 7 pm on Sundays for Petsmart Locations. There isn't an hour requirement for this volunteer opportunity: we encourage people to sign up on a recurring basis ideally once a week.

Date Posted: Apr 6, 2025
Help a Lucky Dog Get Adopted in Falls Church, VA!!!

Flexible Schedule | Falls Church, VA 22044

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event the THIRD Sunday of every month at the Falls Church PetSmart - 6100A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044. Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm. When we receive your inquiry about volunteering, we'll send you a confirmation email and then closer to the event date we'll send some additional information specific to volunteering at that event. Event is held outside, so please dress appropriately. *Must be at least 12 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash).

Date Posted: Apr 6, 2025
Help a Lucky Dog Get Adopted in Alexandria, VA!

Flexible Schedule | Alexandria, VA 22305

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event the FIRST SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH at the Alexandria PetSmart - 3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305. Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm. When we receive your inquiry about volunteering, we'll send you a confirmation email and then closer to the event date we'll send some additional information specific to volunteering at that event. Event is held outside, so please dress appropriately. *Must be at least 12 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash).

Date Posted: Apr 6, 2025

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Organization Information

Mission Statement

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs from high-kill shelters and owners who can no longer care for them. By working with committed volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and boarding facilities, we are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.

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About Us

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals and educating the community on responsible pet ownership. Lucky Dog does not have its own facility. Instead, our dogs stay with temporary fosters (and occasionally boarding partners) while they wait to find their forever home. We hold adoption events each week where you can see the Lucky Dogs strut their stuff, and we also arrange private meetings for adopters who fall in love with a pup's internet photo. Our volunteers are more than just volunteers, and our dogs are more than just dogs. We are a family. And we welcome you to become a part!

For more information on our Lucky Dogs and Cats please visit our website at: www.luckydoganimalrescue.org

Reviews

by Diana A. from Silver Spring, MD (February 25, 2024)

Absolutely wonderful people, great communication, easy instruction and so much fun!

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