Hello!
We have a well-established field trip program for volunteers, and it has been a huge help for the dogs. We have safeguards which prevent some dogs leaving on field trips with volunteers, so I'm trying to find ways to get staff-only or more behaviorally-challenged dogs out as often as our other pups (they often need it more than our "easy" dogs).
I highly recommend getting a field trip program in place at your rescue! :) It's a great opportunity to learn more about how your dogs behave outside of the shelter, it helps them decompress, and it gets more eyes on your adoptable pups.
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Michelle Misra
Foster Manager
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2026 02:50 PM
From: McKenna Van Voris
Subject: Paid Foster Field Trips
Hi there, my organization does not have field trip days like this, but I like the idea! We have lots of volunteers but most of our core team is remote. Personally, as a Grant Writer for my rescue, I do not get a lot of time to interact with the French Bulldogs we rescue. Therefore, I would certainly appreciate a day such as this. I know you're also just getting started with field trip days at your organization, but the picture of Karen (so cute!) in your car for a lunch meeting tells me you've done a few already. Even though it's early on, have you noticed any benefits from the field trip days for you, the animals, or your team?
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McKenna Van Voris
Administration and Grant Writing Intern
Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue
Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2026 08:11 AM
From: Michelle Misra
Subject: Paid Foster Field Trips
Hi all! Do any of you have a paid field trip program for staff? If you do, would you mind if I reached out to learn more about the logistics of your program?
I would love to get something going at my shelter so staff can have a paid hour every month to take one of our dogs out on a field trip- either around the building or in a park offsite. I think it would be a good way for staff to get to know the dogs better, and of course, it's going to be super helpful for the dogs to get out for a while. Any and all constructive help/feedback is welcome!
Pictured below is Karen! She was my first Field Trip buddy and we took her to a picnic meeting.
#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
#FosterPrograms
#PeopleManagement(includingVolunteerIntegration)
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Michelle Misra
Foster Program Manager
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
OH
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