Shelter Dog Project
Shelter Dog Project
One Love believes that shelter enrichment programs are a necessity. Many dogs have trouble adjusting to shelter life and need a little extra help getting adopted. The Shelter Dog Project was established in 2015 to assist local shelters with pit bull type dogs who are at risk and/or long time residents.
Shelter Dog Project consists of three pillars:
- Large Scale Enrichment
- In Shelter Events
- VIP Support
Shelter Dog Project
The Three Pillars
The dogs we work with at the shelter are referred to as VIP’s aka Very Important Pits! See below for more details.
Bath Time & Bright Spirits
Behind The Scenes at Bath & Enrichment Day
Shelter life can be stressful, but small moments of care make a big difference. Our Bath & Enrichment Days help break up the routine and bring joy to pups waiting for their forever homes. A fresh bath boosts their confidence and helps them look and feel their best—because when adoptive families visit, first impressions matter. These little acts of love go a long way in helping them shine.
In Shelter Training
Building confidence and learning life skills will help ensure a successful adoption. That’s why our Volunteers pick up adoptable dogs from the shelter and bring them to our Petsmart Training Classes.
Shelter Visits
The majority of our volunteers are also registered volunteers at our local municipal shelters. This allows them to make regular trips to the shelter to spend time with adoptable dogs.
Enrichment Items
Pork Chomps, Kongs, Nylabones and Bully Sticks increase mental stimulation and keep the dogs busy for hours, which in turn can provide a much needed distraction from the shelter environment. You can help provide shelter dogs with enrichment items by donating via our Amazon Wishlist.
Adoption Support
1. Adoption Counseling
2. Training Classes
3. Post Adoption Support and Resources
Marketing & Promotion
Bring on the swag! Let’s face it, sometimes these kids just need help standing out in the crowd. That’s why we provide them with collars, bandanas, kennel promotion and lots of targeted social media advertisement.
Medical Treatment
Day Foster Trips & Sleepovers
Our volunteers routinely take our adoptable dogs on outings! Whether it’s hiking, happy hour, snuggle time on the couch or playtime at the park, these trips allow them to just be a dog. An outing like this filled with positive human interaction can make all the difference.
Heidi's Village / Foster
Dogs requiring decompression or medical treatment may be placed in foster or in boarding at Heidi’s Village. Once they leave the shelter, dogs begin to thrive immediately because they are in a calmer environment. They also receive quality medical care and treatment by our wonderful veterinarians. This allows us to keep our shelter dogs safe and healthy while we look for their forever homes! However, it is costly. To help us continue this program, please consider donating today or becoming a member of our monthly giving program.
$20 a day pays for a dog to be in the program at Heidi’s Village
$140 for the week
$600 for a month
This includes vet care, food, training and boarding expenses.
Donations can be made by following this link!