🐶❤️ One Love Foundation-Broward Edition: Volunteer Day for Shelter Dogs

❤️ One Love Foundation is coming back to Broward and organizing a special Volunteer Day at the Broward Animal Shelter.

Join us for a hands-on volunteer experience supporting shelter animals and the dedicated staff who care for them every day. Whether you’re helping enrich the lives of dogs and cats, improving shelter spaces, or lending a hand behind the scenes, your time makes a meaningful difference for animals waiting for their forever homes. ❤️🐶🐱

🕚 Arrival: 11:00 AM

💛 We will meet at the shelter entrance for check-in and orientation. After a brief welcome, the shelter’s volunteer coordinator will assign tasks based on the shelter’s operational needs for the day.

Possible volunteer activities may include:

🐾 Assisting the kennel team with pet enrichment activities, including creating enrichment toys and activities for dogs and cats.

🐱 Socializing with cats in the shelter’s free-roaming cat rooms, providing interaction, companionship, and enrichment. (1–2 people per room at a time)

🐶 Supporting positive behavior and stress reduction for dogs through kennel-based activities such as “Yes for Quiet” and other enrichment exercises.

🌿 Helping improve shelter grounds through maintenance projects, including creating sensory trails for dogs and volunteer handlers.

🧹 Assisting shelter staff with deep cleaning and organizing designated shelter areas.

🚶‍♀️ Dog walking or dog bathing opportunities may be available for volunteers ages 18+ depending on staffing and shelter needs.

Every task plays a vital role in improving the daily lives of shelter animals and helping them put their best paw forward for potential adopters.

Please note:

• The volunteer coordinator will assign tasks based on the shelter’s operational needs.
• Volunteers must be 16 years or older, and minors must be accompanied by chaperones.

Whether you’ve joined a One Love event before or it’s your first time, everyone is welcome to join in and make a real impact. 💫

If you’d like to add a little extra kindness, you’re welcome to bring a small gift 🎁 for the pups — treats, toys, a bandana or anything simple they can enjoy. Totally optional, but always appreciated. Feel free to bring fun accessories, bandanas, or your camera for those unforgettable moments.

Important Note:

📅 Please use the following form to sign up:
https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1693702033

The shelter has also asked us to please take a moment to watch these important videos:

Dog Body Language 101
Cat Body Language 101
Dog Shelter Volunteer Training
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Agenda:

🐾 Check-In & Orientation: 11:00 AM
🐶 Volunteer Service Activities: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📸 Optional Group Photos & Shelter Spotlights: Throughout the event

📍Where to find us:

Shelter: Broward County Animal Care
2400 SW 42nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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☕ Optional Post-Volunteer Social

After the event, anyone who would like to continue the good vibes is welcome to join us at a nearby coffee shop, café, or casual spot for a drink and conversation.

It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow animal lovers, connect with other volunteers, share stories from the day, and build community outside of the shelter environment.

Important Notes to increase your impact!

🎥 Short videos are incredibly powerful and highly encouraged 🌟. If you can, take 15–30 seconds to share what you experienced with your pup — are they gentle? playful? a total cuddle bug?

📸 When you post your pup spotlight, please tag @1_LoveFoundation and include your dog’s name in the caption so we can reshare so we can amplify their spotlight! 🌎🐶

This event supports One Love Foundation's animal pillar, helping shelter dogs get out for a walk and find a forever home, saving not just the doggo but his human too!

One Love Foundation focuses on three pillars of impact: People, Animals, and Planet — supporting communities in need, promoting animal welfare, and protecting the environment through hands-on volunteer initiatives.

Interested in leading a future One Love events within one of our pillars — People, Animals, or Planet? Learn more here 👈

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