October Update: Now accepting volunteers for our newly renovated Stanton/Christiana location!
Doggy Day Out (DDO) is a short-term foster program where community members take a shelter dog for an offsite adventure! These field trips include hikes, walks, and other fun outings to help pups manage kennel stress, burn off energy, and get exposure to potential adopters.
Wilmington/Riverfront: Doggy Day Out is available 7 days a week! Fill out the questionnaire below to get started!
Stanton/Christiana: Doggy Day out is available 7 days a week! Fill out the questionnaire below to get started!
Rehoboth Beach: Fully onboarded shelter volunteers can take dogs on outings at our Rehoboth Beach location. Please go to our Volunteer page to fill out a volunteer application!
Participating in this program requires minimal training. Anyone interested should complete a short questionnaire below and we will reach out to you with the next steps. Please allow up to a week for a response.