Dog's Day Out

The human compassion we have for our animal friends is almost immeasurable. A perfect example is shown in the hundreds of volunteers who give their time and energy to Humane Society of West Michigan every single year.

If you too are interested in volunteering with us, thank you. Your efforts will be greatly rewarded. No matter how you volunteer, you will play an important role in helping shelter animals find their forever homes.
Dog's Day Out

Not able to commit to a regular volunteering schedule but still want to help? Consider taking a dog for a Dog Day Out! You can take a dog out of the shelter for a 1-2 hour field trip and capture tons of pictures and videos to share!

Requirements: 
  • Adults only.​
  • Dogs should only be taken to outdoor spaces. Please do not bring them to offices, private residences, restaurants, etc.​
  • Shelter dogs must not meet other dogs, cats, children, and adults not included on the waiver, or other animals. Please avoid dog parks and dog beaches when choosing an outdoor area to bring the dog.
  • Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.
Common outings include hikes, picnics, a trip to the lake or a trip through the drive-thru. This program gives shelter dogs a chance for new experiences and gives insight as to how they will behave outside the shelter setting. Another goal of this program is for shelter dogs to gain exposure to potential adopters, so please be sure to share pictures and videos to your social media, and chat with passersby! ​

Available times are as follows:
  • Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-2pm or 3pm-5pm
  • Saturday: 12pm-1pm or 1pm-3pm

Please Note:
  • There is a suggested donation of $20 to take a dog on a field trip.
  • ​This program is ideal for adults only. At least one member of the group must be 18 or older, and only adults may handle the dog. We also require that everyone in the group is at least 12 years old.
  • Dog seat belts will be provided.
  • Please keep windows closed in the vehicle while driving for the dog’s safety.
  • Please make sure the dogs are riding in the back seat of the car. ​
  • Please share all photos and video with [email protected]

If the day you are looking for is full, please email our adoptions staff for additional times. This does not guarantee your spot, appointments are based on staff and animal availability. Please contact [email protected].
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