If you’re a dog lover there are many ways you can become involved in helping dogs and doing volunteer work. It’s not even necessary for you to own a dog to get involved. There are lots of groups and organizations which are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help with dogs. The most important asset you can offer is a love of dogs and a willingness to get involved.

Your local animal shelter is a great place to start if you’re looking for a way to help and to become involved in dog volunteer work. Most shelters are under-staffed and actively rely on volunteers to do a great deal of the daily work involved in caring for animals. Volunteer jobs may include walking dogs, petting dogs to make them feel more at ease …