Doggy Day Out

Doggy Day Out

Please read the following instructions thoroughly:

  • You MUST be 18+ to participate or have a parent/guardian with you! 
  • Doggy Day Out is available to the public Wednesdays-Sundays.
  • Feel free to request a dog in the comments, but understand that your choice is not guaranteed and the final decision is up to availabilty/staff discretion. You can view adoptable dogs on our website ahead of time at: https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/adopt-a-pet/
  • Puppies are not allowed to go on DDOs because they are not fully vaccinated.
  • Please indicate in the comments if this is your first time!
  • You MUST sign up at LEAST 24 hours in advance. We cannot accomodate anything outside of the time frames you see listed, but you may request a shorter or longer period of time within the hours we are open- please be specific in the comments about what time you are picking up/returning your doggy friend. For example: Pick up at 9am and return at 2pm or Pick up at 11:30am and return at 3:30pm, or pick up at 9am and return at 10:30am. Overnight stays may be accomodated as well- please indicate in the comments if that is your plan.
  • Please be punctucal with your pick ups and drop offs for the consideration of our staff and dogs. We promptly close everyday at 4pm, so please be back no later than 3:30pm.

Please plan to leave your own pets at home and do NOT visit any dog parks or introduce them to other animals, especially other dogs! Our day trips aim 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.

FAMD Staff will reserve the right to stop someone’s participation with DDO at any time. Constant lateness, lack of safety, stressing out staff/dogs, or failure to follow rules are all reasons a participant may be cut from the program.

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 their 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.

We will provide: Leash, harness, seatbelt, water dish, poop baggies, toys, a backpack, and a doggy report card to fill out throughout your day.

We will NOT provide: Treats. Please bring these with you!

 

To sign up for the Doggy Day Out program, please fill out the form below.

Doggy Day Out Sign Up

Doggy Day Out Sign Up Form

First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Drivers License Number
Date of Birth
Email Address
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
What is your level of experience?(Required)
What type of outings do you plan on having?(Required)
If you are planning on bringing a dog to your home, what type of home (apartment or house) and do you have a fenced in yard?
Home Environment(Required)
Please List the Number of Cats and Dogs and the Ages of Any Children
Days of the Week Available(Required)
Dog Size/Weight Preference(Required)
Dog Energy Level Preference(Required)
Dog Behavior Preference(Required)
Needed Items(Required)
Please list the people who will be joining you, if any. If there are any children in your party, please list their ages.
Any additional information we should know?
Thank you for your interest in Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Doggy Day Out program. Doggy Day Out is a unique program that allows volunteers to take shelter dogs for a day-long outing. By participating in the Doggy Day Out program, I agree to the following:
    I understand that volunteering with Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit may require me to come in contact with animals, and that there are risks associated with my volunteer activities, including but not limited to dog bites and/or scratches. I assume the risks and accept personal liability for any damages that might occur as a result of my volunteer activities. I HEREBY IRREVOCABLY RELEASE FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT, AND (2) ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS I MAY HAVE, OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ACCRUE TO ME, AGAINST RELEASED PARTIES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, AND ALL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS, ARISING OUT OF MY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY WITH FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT.
I hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Released Parties harmless from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgments, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that the Released Parties may sustain in connection with any third party claims that arise out of my volunteer activities, whether such volunteer activities occur on Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit ’s premises, at my home, or elsewhere. I UNDERSTAND THAT FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE OF ANY NATURE IN THE EVENT OF MY INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY. I UNDERSTAND THAT FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT DOES NOT PROVIDE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS. AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVER ANY CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT IN THE EVENT OF ANY INJURY OR MEDICAL EXPENSE. I agree that if I volunteer to transport any Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit animal(s) in my personal vehicle for any purpose, I will 1) maintain at least the state-required minimum amounts of automobile insurance on the vehicle, and 2) release, indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from any claims arising from and/or related in any way to such animal’s presence in my vehicle. I acknowledge and understand that I am a volunteer of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. I am not eligible for Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit’s Workers’ Compensation or any other type of compensation or employee benefit in connection with my volunteer activities. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. I have received and read Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit’s current version of the Doggy Day Out Manual and agree to abide by its requirements and guidelines. Further, I specifically agree to the following:
  • To care for and treat humanely any dog given to me.
  • To keep the dog's collar with tag and the leash on at all times.
  • Do not have the shelter dog share a car with any dog.
  • To use reasonable care to ensure the safety and well-being of the dog in my care, the safety of other dogs, and the people the dog comes into contact with.
  • To contact Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit if the dog exhibits symptoms that indicate a serious condition. Please see Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit’s Doggy Day Out Manual for examples of potential emergencies.
  • To keep the dog under my direct supervision at all times during the volunteer activity.
  • To immediately notify Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit in the event of a missing or injured dog, if the dog bites any person or animal, or any other injury or accident that I witness or experience resulting from my volunteer activities.
  • That all dogs are the property of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit and shall not be sold, given away, or adopted out without prior approval of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit’s authorized personnel.
  • To provide any change of my personal information, such as name, address, or phone number.
    • I understand that this Doggy Day Out Volunteer Agreement and Release is binding on my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. This Doggy Day Out Volunteer Agreement and Release form is executed by me voluntarily and without reliance upon any representation by any person. By clicking submit below, I acknowledge and represent that I have read and understood the foregoing release, sign it voluntarily, and agree to the indemnity and waiver of liability above.

     

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