We send out three to four dogs per day, every day of the week! Dogs may be picked up between 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m* (pick up times vary based on if it is your first shift or not!), and brought back to the shelter any time before 1 p.m.

We have Doggy Day Out volunteer shifts seven days a week throughout the year. Weekend dates tend to book up faster, so we encourage you to sign up for weekdays. Dates are booked out several months in advance.

Our staff picks dogs based on who will benefit the most from some time away from the shelter.

Unfortunately, no. Not all Doggy Day Out shelter dogs get along with other dogs, so volunteers should avoid places where dogs are largely off leash (like a dog park), and shouldn’t introduce him/her to any other dogs, including their own.

Nothing! We’ll supply a doggy seatbelt for the car ride, leash, harness, poop bags, treats, water bottle, contact information, and anything else you may need for the day.

We love it when Doggy Day Out volunteers take photos and videos of their adventures with their canine buddy for the day. You can send photos and videos, and great stories to marketing@hssv.org, or post them on Facebook or Instagram and tag @humanesocietysv.

On Doggy Day Out Program is currently on hold.  You can add your name to our interest below for other animal care volunteer roles.