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Pippen Fasseas Adoption & Humane CenterDog Town Level 3 VolunteersLevel 3 volunteers have a proven history of demonstrating leadership and having strong handling skills. These volunteers, who can be seenin dark brown aprons, socialize and interact with Level 3 dogs, dogs with special needs or who require an experienced handler, conductdog-to-dog introductions, assist in the room pairing of current dogs and provide assistance to potential adopters of all available dogs. Inaddition, Level 3 Volunteers help to certify Level 2 Volunteers. To become a Dog Town Level 3 Volunteer, volunteers are invited to attend DogTown Level 3 training after meeting all requirements for Dog Town Level 2 and demonstrating leadership and strong handling skills.AndyMark“I volunteer because my own pets bring our family somuch joy and happiness. Since they reward us with somuch every day, I wanted the opportunity to give back.I’ve learned that you can’t underestimate the importanceof volunteering for a cause you care about. One personcan truly make a difference in an animal’s life and in aperson’s life in ways that you never imagine. Volunteerscome from all walks of life – we’re an incredibly diversegroup in so many ways. It is a pleasure to see that thelove of animals brings us all together. I’ve seen thisaffection strengthen and enable people to overcome somany obstacles – be it physical or societal – all for thebenefit of these wonderful animals.”Mark Lukas - Dog Town Level 3 Volunteer“When I retired and was looking for things todo, I started volunteering to be of service toan outstanding organization and to help thedogs become ready for adoption. I’ve met greatpeople that I enjoy volunteering with and DogTown keeps me active and fit. I’m always tellingmy friends what a great “job” I have and thatthey should volunteer too. Now, I am a Level3 Dog Handler and volunteer each Monday,Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. But now, I findI get as much out of volunteering as I give.”Andy Lane - Dog Town Level 3 VolunteerJeffWayne“I entered semi-retirement, looking forward to the relaxation andextra time. After a couple months, I had all of the extra rest that Icould handle. I looked around for something I would enjoy and wouldmake a meaningful difference. When I volunteer at PAWS, I noticedthat the same skills that were successful in business were helpful involunteering. I use my business problem-solving skills to do whateveris needed at PAWS. Sometimes that means teaching Level 1 volunteersthe skills necessary to be a PAWS volunteer and other times, it meanspitching in if the staff is short-handed and rooms need to be cleaned.”Jeff Shanken - Dog Town Level 3 Volunteer“I began volunteering at PAWS three years agobecause I was impressed by PAWS Chicago’sapproach to saving the lives of dogs and cats – notonly through adoptions but also through the spay/neuter clinic, legislation and education. Becausethere are so few Level 3 volunteers, I spend most ofmy time working with Level 3 dogs which are dogsthat need more socialization, training, and will needthe right home environment. They are some of ourmost intelligent, loving and enjoyable dogs. I wouldencourage anyone who is dealing with stress,problems, and especially with loss, to volunteer atPAWS Chicago. From my volunteer experience, Ihave received much more than I have given.”Wayne Gailis - Dog Town Level 3 Volunteer28Jane FouserAdministrative Support“I began in Dog Town walking dogs, socializing them, and doing whatever needed to be doneto assist the Caregivers. When a bum knee made it difficult for me to work with the morechallenging dogs as a Level 2 volunteer, I suggested that I might be of help in other ways.This led to becoming one of the initial volunteers who followed up via telephone with adopterspost-adoption. I continue to do that today. When it became clear that we were producingmany reports manually at a great expense of time, I pulled together a couple of fantastictechnologically talented volunteers and we are in the process of streamlining production.”
Available to children over 12 years of age with a guardian,PAWS Chicago’s Family Service Volunteer Programempowers kids to help enrich the lives of homeless animalsand serve as advocates for them. Volunteers implementcleaning protocols for the health of the animals, and alsoget up close and personal with the cats, dogs, puppiesand kittens to socialize and assist with their daily care.Welcome CenterVolunteersFamilyServiceVolunteers welcome potential adopters andguests into the Adoption Center and providethe information they’ll need to get them started(whether browsing animals or starting theadoption process). Welcome Center Volunteersare true ambassadors of PAWS Chicago. Tobecome a Welcome Center Volunteer, volunteerswill need to attend a New Volunteer Orientation.AdoptionCounselorsAdoption Counselors meet with potential adopters and help match themwith appropriate animals based on their activity levels. Counselors,who wear black aprons, also walk guests through the adoption processand answer questions, discuss the background of the pet, and providethe resources on how to best integrate the new pet into their home.To become an Adoption Counselor, volunteers must complete eight fullshifts in Dog Town or Kitty City as a Level 1 Volunteer before attendingformal training and shadowing experienced Adoption Counselors.“My goal is to be surepeople feel welcome andimmediately understandhow our processes work.Every person who walksthrough our doors hasa story and they are allunique and interesting!I could write a book –maybe call it, ‘Miracle onClybourn Street!’”Bonnie Spurlock“PAWS Chicago isnot just a charity thatI contribute to, it isan organization thatI believe in whichsaves the livesof animals and isworking to transformour community to aNo Kill city.”Judy TullmanPippen Fasseas Adoption & Humane CenterWe’re Buildinga Better Future...Where Pets Come First!7262 N. Rosemead Blvd. , San Gabriel, CA 91775Phone: 626-287-0952 • Fax: 626-287-9704petcofoundation@petco.com • www.petcofoundation.orgtogether we can make a difference.
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