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Love pets? Volunteer with us at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay!

Event Information:
Parking - When you arrive, you can park on the street or in the overflow lots located across Armenia Avenue at Braddock St. or at Gulf Fabrics (this is the warehouse business next door; you will see the HSTB signs for additional parking, but please do not park in the spaces on the Leroy St. side of the building on weekdays as those are needed for Gulf Fabrics employees). Also, please do not park in the lots directly in front of the shelter or in the parking garage as those spots are needed for adopters and visitors. Lots #1, 4 and 5 (SEE ATTACHED MAP) are the most likely to have plenty of spots and your meeting place will be near Lot #8, so we suggest one of those and then just walk across the street.

Where to Meet - You will head towards the left side of the building – you will see a gazebo and seating area. Wait in that area, and a staff member will come out around the start time for that shift and show you where to go!

Attire – Please wear close-toed tennis shoes (NO Slides, Flip Flops, Crocs or Sandals) and comfy clothes (bermuda short length or longer pants) that will be fine indoors or outdoors and can get a little dirty or wet. Please wear a t-shirt with sleeves (no tank tops, crop tops, or open backs) for your safety so there is less exposed skin for an excited animal to accidentally scratch.

Dog Walking Protocols – Please always keep an eye on the dog, pick up the poop, and enjoy the wonderful outside area. Please get the dog's name and talk to the dog and interact with the dog as going out with you is their favorite time of day!

Please watch this video before you come: https://youtu.be/QHY974SodNc. It is very important to watch the dog's behavior while you are walking them for safety, so please do not use your cell phone while you have a dog under your supervision.

Allergies – Please be aware that you may come into contact with various animals.

Tasks – Getting the dogs out for walks is one of the primary tasks for groups. You may also help in cat areas with cleaning, making treats, or doing special projects.

Medical Isolation Areas - Please do not enter any kennel areas with signs stating “Staff Only” or “Do Not Enter” for the health and safety of the animals. Also, please do not walk any dogs with a "Staff Only" Sign on their kennels.

Hand Washing - Very important - Please be very careful to wash your hands (or change your gloves) in between handling litters of kittens or puppies to prevent the spread of any illnesses. This is very important for the safety of these babies who do not have fully developed immune systems.

Pictures – Please do not take any photos of animals in the Lower Level (Cats or dogs in Kennels 1-6) of the shelter as none of those animals are ready for adoption yet and posting pictures of those animals causes confusion for the public and more work for Adoption staff. However, If you see any adoptable animals on the main Adoption Floor, you can feel free to take and post pictures of those animals. :-)

If you need a ride, please message in the USF Rotaract GroupMe 3+ days before the event. Contact projects chair Brooke Petersen (bepetersen@usf.edu) with questions.
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