Daycation Updates
We're thrilled to announce that our Daycation program is thriving! Here is a breakdown of the outcomes from daycations: Adoptions - 109 (40%), Rescue - 70 (26%), Foster - 63 (23%), and Foster to Adopt - 18 (7%). These outings are crucial for showcasing our dogs' personalities outside the shelter and attracting potential adopters. Your participation not only enriches the lives of our dogs but also significantly increases their chances of finding loving homes.
Reminder: If you've completed your canine training, no appointment is needed for a Daycation! We just ask that you send us an email or text before you come by so we can have supplies ready.
Daycation Bingo
Each backpack now includes a bingo sheet with fun challenges and activities to complete during your day out with our pets. If you get bingo, you'll win a stylish DAS bracelet as a thank-you for your participation. It's a fun way to engage with the animals and make your daycation even more memorable.
Volunteer Town Hall - Aug 25 at 5 pm
Join us (virtually) for our monthly volunteer town hall. During this meeting, we will go over important updates and volunteer opportunities. Afterwards, we will host a Q&A for you to bring your questions and concerns to our attention. We are always grateful for your feedback and ideas! Click here to join.
Meeting ID: 264 183 396 383
Passcode: BewmKn
Volunteer Shout Out!
Every newsletter we try to randomly select an active volunteer to recognize for all of their hard work! This month, we would like to shout out Andrew Flangas. Thank you for everything you do as a volunteer.
Do you have any pets at home?
Not at the moment, just a plant. My schedule is so busy I think it would be unfair for a pet, since I couldn't devote all my time to them.
What is your favorite volunteer position?
I really enjoy the D90 runs every weekend, both Saturday and Sunday morning both have a unique vibe so either day is usually a fun experience. I also like the dog walking shifts if I'm too sore to run.
What is your favorite part about volunteering with DAS?
I really enjoy helping the animals get outside and enjoy some fresh air, and I also love being able to commit some of my time to give useful service for no other reason than to help those that really need it.
Do you have a favorite DAS story to share?
I would say that my favorite DAS story isn't really a story, but an experience. When I was new to Dallas about 10 months ago, one of the first things I did was get involved with DAS. I remember last year there was a volunteer event at the Dallas marathon where we handed out water to the marathon runners. I feel like being there gave me a cool perspective of the people of Dallas, and I thought the energy there was really exciting.
Welcome New Volunteers!
Welcome all of the new volunteers who have joined us since the last newsletter!
Paola A. | Alyssa B. | Lauren B. | Katelin B. | Kim B. | Vaishnavi C. | Elizabeth C.| Bryce C. | Gwen C. | Cole D. | Eddy D. | Haylin D. | Gabriel D. | Blake E. | Leslie F. | Ana F. | Kiyonna F. | Avery G. | SJ G. | Carlos G. | Leyton G. | Grecia G. | Stephanie G. | Caleb H. | Rebecca H. | Jazmin I. | Shonyae J. | Mike J. | Cameron K. | Meredith K. | Kaleigh L. | Melissa L. | Courtney-Marie L. | Alexandrea L. | Stanlee M. | Edwin M. | Adoni N. | Lilly O. | Cristina O. | Sophie O. | Morgan P. | Nirja P. | Lydia R. | Danika R. | Cheryl R. | Javier R. | Taylor S. | Willow S. | Kevin S. | Nick T. | Riley T. | Chanattha T. | Juby T. | Jude T. | Pradeep T. | Priya T. | Emma T. | Alexis T. | Yifang T. | Maresa T. | Ana V. | Lisandro V. | Uriel V. | Mark V. | Abby W. | Jared W. | Crystal W.
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