WELCOME!

First and foremost, THANK YOU for gifting your time to our shelter dogs! By taking them out for just a few hours a day, our temporary residents can exert pent up energy as well as be mentally stimulated to new experiences and people! As a result of a Doggy Day Out, our dogs are less anxious or exuberant when they meet potential adopters and they gain useful life skills that they wouldn’t get from just sitting and waiting in the shelter. Another added bonus is that people who are not likely to visit shelters, which are often located further from town, can still see PawWorks available animals! By bringing the pick-up location closer to them, we make it easier for potential adopters to connect with these wonderful pets, increasing their chances of finding a forever home

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

Please call 805-220-8122 and return dog immediately

***All visits to the emergency clinic must be approved in advance***

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG)

Address: 2199 Sperry AveVentura CA 93003,

Phone: (805) 624-3257

Horizon Veterinary Specialists

Address: 5280 Valentine Rd Ste 120, Ventura, CA 93003

Phone: (805) 856-0290

Emergencies that require immediate attention:

Sudden or blowout diarrhea where dog has no control at all
Temperatures over 104 degrees
Extreme dehydration – If you pinch the skin and the skin remains tented for 5 seconds. (The eyes may appear to be sunken in. The gums will feel dry or tacky.)
Excessive vomiting or vomiting blood or green or yellow bile
Vomiting combined with diarrhea and lethargy
Difficulty breathing or very shallow or labored breathing
Extreme lethargy - dog is barely moving or not moving at all
Swelling of the face or eyes
Prolapsed rectum
Ingestion of something toxic
Swollen or broken limbs
Seizures
Uncontrolled bleeding
Sudden disorientation or incoordination
Anything else that makes you think that your dog is in pain or in danger of passing away

Non-emergency concerns can be noted at the time of drop off

Before You Pick Up Your Dog

Be prepared for anything. Remember, we don’t know what many of these dogs have been through. We don’t know their past, we don’t know how they have been treated, we don’t know how their living situation once was, and most importantly, we don’t know their true personality. All we do know is what we see here at our facility and what little (if any) information her previous caretaker provided. We try our very best to match you with a dog that we think will do well with you, but your dog may have a very different personality once they are comfortable.
Remember that the dog must always be in control of an adult over the age of 18. While we welcome family outings, the leash must always be held by an adult and dogs and children should never be left unsupervised.
Ready your car with the appropriate amount of space for the dog. Depending on the dog, you may need enough space for a size appropriate crate, a friend to help contain the dog to the back seat, or a barrier to avoid the dog from getting to the driver and passengers seat.
Please plan to leave your own dog at home! The goal of our day trips is to give the dog a break from the shelter and some one on one time with humans. Although most of our shelter dogs do well with other dogs and enjoy doggie playtime, we prefer these field trips be geared towards interacting with humans and not with other dogs. Maintain a twenty foot distance from other dogs while out in public. Zoomies Cafe LLC is not liable for the treatment or cost of vet bills incurred for your own pets at your private veterinarian.
If you plan to take your dog home, please check your fence line and property for holes, loose planks, poisonous plants, foxtails, and dangerous household items. Even if you have/had a dog that has never gotten loose, please don't assume that your property is secure. We don't know the history of most of the dogs we place and the majority of them were strays.

Zoomies Cafe LLC will provide you with a leash, water bottle and bowl.

IF YOUR DOG GETS LOOSE:

Sometimes despite our best intentions, a dog will get loose. Please try not to panic. If you can see the dog, try calling them. Some of our more social guests may come right to you, but very often even social dogs get frightened once they get loose. You may be more successful calling them to get their attention and then walking the opposite direction, kneeling down and digging in the dirt like you've just found something extremely interesting. Reaching for a scared dog will often cause them to bolt and can also result in a bite, so please use caution and only reach for the dog if you feel you can safely do so. If the dog is in an area that is secured but is so scared that they are growling at you, please call us so that we can help! If the dog is already in a flat out run and is panicked, they may not respond to you at all. Please try following them from a distance so that you can see the direction they are going and hopefully catch up to them once they have slowed down. If they enter a yard, garage, etc., please secure the area to make sure they can't bolt again before attempting to lure them to you. We understand that every circumstance is different and that luring your dog to you may not be possible, please call us if this is the case!

Membership Fee Breakdown:

Dog Care & Maintenance (40%)
- Shelter support for the dogs' well-being (feeding, grooming, vet visits)
- Basic supplies (leashes, collars, toys, etc.)
- Ongoing training and socialization efforts
Operational Costs (30%)
- Staff time and salaries (coordinating, supervising outings, cleaning)
- Insurance and liability coverage
- Program administration (scheduling, customer service, etc.)
Member Benefits & Events (20%)
- Organizing exclusive member events and workshops
- Discounts on products and services
Shelter Donation (10%)
- Direct donation to local shelters for ongoing care and support of the animals

IF A BITE OCCURS:

If the dog bites anyone (you included) we need to know right away. If the dog bites a stranger, please take all of their information so that we can contact them to fill out the appropriate paperwork. We will need you to document what happened and the location and severity of the wound. We are required by law to report any bites that break skin to the appropriate animal control agency. We will also need to follow state laws for quarantine. A bite is not an automatic reason for euthanasia, so please do not hesitate reporting it. If you are seeing any signs of aggression, even if it is very minor, please contact your coordinator immediately.

AS A PARTICIPANT, YOU MUST AGREE TO

Have the dog under YOUR supervisor at all times
Never leave children unattended with any dog
Never allow a child under eighteen to hold the leash or be in physical control of the dog.
Inform us if the dog bites anyone (you included) right away
Maintain a twenty foot distance from other dogs while walking or in public – no dog to dog intros.
Keep the dog on leash unless confined in your home/back yard.
Do not take the dog to off-leash dog areas, dog parks, or do dog introductions while on your trip
Pick up and return the dog at the agreed upon times
Transport the dog in a safe manner by either being in a crate or safely restrained in a back seat
Do not take into dog parks
Report any behavior or medical concerns to your coordinator
Keep the dog safe by providing adequate rest, shade, shelter and water
Utilize only positive reinforcement training (do not verbally or physically punish the dog)
Have a cell phone with you at all times that can be used to contact you
Present the dog in a positive way to potential adopters and members of the public

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