Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Fill out the form at the link below to apply to be a volunteer.
Please allow up to 5 business days for processing. We are an all-volunteer group with no paid staff. Many of our volunteers work full-time jobs and help the rescue in their spare time. We strive to reply to everyone in a timely manner. If you don’t hear from us in a reasonable amount of time, please follow up with us by email at oklahomagsr@gmail.com.
Thank you again for choosing to work with rescue dogs! We know this is a big responsibility and are so grateful for your support. Rescue dogs can bring great joy, as they seem to ‘know’ somehow they have been saved and show their gratitude to their rescuers. However, rescue dogs often come from a home or environment that was not good for them in some way.
It is our responsibility as caregivers to learn to “speak dog” so we can listen to what our rescue dogs are telling us and give them what they need. Some dogs can be shy or unsure, and may just need some extra space to feel comfortable. Some dogs may have experienced abuse and react to different objects or people. Learning how dogs communicate will let you know what a dog is telling you that he or she needs. Therefore, all volunteers working with our rescue dogs must complete the training course at the following link: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-canine
The course is free, but you will need to register for the Maddie’s Fund website: https://www.maddiesfund.org/register.htm
After the course is completed, you will receive a certificate for the “Bringing a New Dog Home” and “Canine Body Language in the Shelter” sections. Please save copies or take screenshots of each certificate and email them to: oklahomagsr@gmail.com. And don’t worry, you will always be able to access your certificates even after you complete the course.
