Lucas County Canine Care and Control’s (LC4) Dogs on the Town (DOTT) program is being expanded to allow individuals to take dogs from the care center on day-trip adventures into the community.
The DOTT program was started several years ago to allow approved LC4 volunteers to take dogs on outings that last a few hours or all day, and could include a hike in an area metropark, a nap at a participant’s home or shopping at a local pet store or dogfriendly business. Time outside of the shelter environment helps to reduce dogs’ stress, provides enrichment and increased visibility for adoptable pets.
Beginning on February 1, non-volunteers are now able to have that same experience and can be matched with LC4 adoptable dogs to explore the 4-1-9 area.
Participants are asked to register at signupgenius. com/go/9040848AAAC2EA0 F85-snout2. On the day of their field trip, they will be given business cards for their dog in case they meet a potential new family.
Dogs will also get a harness with “adopt me” on it, bringing visibility to the dog that is with them.
Individuals interested in the becoming a DOTT program participant, must be 18 years of age or older.
