TENNESSEE - PC Pound Puppies



PC Pound Puppies

PO Box 295, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Phone: 812-483-4341 (Brenda) or 812-453-7150 (Kim)

E-mail: pc_poundpuppies@

Fax: 812-647-8888

Website:

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with PC Pound Puppies. The primary opportunity we offer for volunteers takes place at our weekly adoption events on Sundays at the Pet Food Center on First Avenue in Evansville, Indiana from 11am-4pm. Most of the work involves walking the dogs but we also need help giving baths and offering one-on-one attention. Help is also needed from 10-11am to unload and set up crates, prepare food and water bowls and post signs. From 4-5pm, volunteers are needed to help pack up and store crates, etc. Volunteers can come for whatever part of the day they want – it’s not necessary to stay the entire time.

Our policy on the age of volunteers is somewhat elastic. We typically like for our volunteers to be at least 16 years old. If they are younger, say 14 or 15, we ask that a parent come along and stay with the child the entire time on that first day. That gives the parent a chance to see what we do, then together we can decide if the child can manage it. Every child is different and some children have capabilities at a young age to handle it and others do not. We have some 14 year old volunteers who come frequently and can handle the dogs as well as any adult. Other volunteers don’t feel confident walking the dogs but like to provide some one-on-one attention.

Most of the dogs that we have available for adoption are large, unruly and have never had any training. They pull on the leash, jump on you, get you tangled in the leash, and it's easy to get hurt. Dogs can pull you down, knock you over, take a treat from your hand and accidentally grab a finger with it, and yes... they sometimes bite – it’s rare but it can happen. The small dogs are just as guilty of bad behavior as the big dogs are - they are often scared and sometimes nip out of fear. Other dogs want so desperately to get out of their crate that they burst out as soon as you open the door and it's hard to hold on to them while attaching the leash... so you can see why age can make a difference.

The job of caring for the dogs takes so much effort from our adult volunteers that we aren't able to oversee or ensure the safety of the younger volunteers and that's why we ask that if they are younger than 14, they be accompanied by an adult EVERY time they volunteer.

We certainly don't want to scare anyone away from doing this because it can be incredibly fulfilling. There are plenty more rewards than drawbacks. But hopefully you can understand why we have this policy in place. Some other local agencies have programs for younger volunteers, but they have more manpower than our group does which allows them to closely supervise the interaction between child and dog.

Parents of children younger than 14-16 should consider making this a project that you can enjoy together.

Please feel free to email or call us with questions. If you decide to give it a try, please complete the form on the reverse side of this page.

Thanks again. We hope to see you soon!

PC Pound Puppies VOLUNTEER Application

NAMES OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WILL VOLUNTEER

First Name: Last Name:

First Name: Last Name:

First Name: Last Name:

First Name: Last Name:

Street Address: City: State: _____ Zip:

Home Phone: Cell/Other Phone:

Email Address: Best Time to Contact:

Place of Employment: Work Phone:

How did you hear about PC Pound Puppies?

Why do you want to work with rescued dogs?

Please list all members of your household:

• Humans, including yourself (names & ages):

• Dogs (name, gender, age, breed, altered?):

• Cats (name, gender, age, breed, altered?):

• Other Pets (type, name, age?):

Do you understand and accept the risks of working with stray/homeless dogs who have little or no training? YES / NO

Do you understand/agree that PCPP, its Board of Directors and its volunteers cannot be held liable for injuries received as a result of volunteering? YES / NO

We offer other volunteer opportunities during the year. Please check the ones you might be willing to help with & we will email you info as the event draws near:

□ Sunday Adoption Events (Pet Food Ctr. N)

□ Spring Craft Show (March / Posey County 4H Fairgrounds)

□ Kunstfest (September - New Harmony - we have a booth and sell t-shirts & other items)

□ Holiday Craft Show (November / Posey County 4H Fairgrounds)

□ Rummage Sale (held as needed)

By signing below, I/we attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge.

Volunteer Signature (parent if child is under age 18): Date

Volunteer Signature (parent if child is under age 18): Date

Volunteer Signature (parent if child is under age 18): Date

Volunteer Signature (parent if child is under age 18): Date

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Interested in being a VOLUNTEER for

PC Pound Puppies?

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