LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE
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February 25, 2012
I have recently started volunteering with LDAR and find it to be a fabulous adoption agency. The staff is truly committed to helping families find the perfect dog. Even being on the list serve, I can sense the passion that the volunteers have for the cause. The home visits are also a great part of the adoption process-- as a volunteer, the staff made me feel very confident about conducting my first home visit.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 21, 2012
Lucky Dog is a phenomenal organization truly committed to saving the lives of homeless and neglected dogs, as well as educating adopters and the community. I first was introduced to Lucky Dog when I adopted from them about a year and a half ago. The experience was truly amazing and I am so incredibly blessed for the pup that came into my life. I am now a volunteer, foster and adoption coordinator so I can help others experience the joy and blessings that I found in adopting. When I meet people that have also adopted from Lucky Dog, the first thing they usually say is how organized the organization is and how that allowed for a smooth, educational and calming adoption process. Adopters feel at ease because Lucky Dog has truly committed volunteers and leadership who want to ensure the best for the dog and the family that is adopting. My experience with Lucky Dog from adopting to volunteering has been nothing short of wonderful.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 21, 2012
I am a recent volunteer and have enjoyed my time transporting and helping out at adoption events. We also recently adopted a rescue and he has been a wonderful addition to our house. All the folks I have met have been wonderful and helpful with questions that I or potential adopters have had. Also if anyone ever has a question about this or another non-profit you can always check out GuideStar (free registration required) where you can see past IRS forms. http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/30-0559037/lucky-dog-animal-rescue.aspx
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 21, 2012
I am a professional dog trainer, and work with over 9 different rescues and shelters. LDAR is the most dedicated rescue I have worked with. They try to find the right home for the right dog. If a dog needs anything, be it medical or behavioral, they are there, through all the stages, including after the adoption. No dog or family is left behind, and they are committed to humane treatment. I often use LDAR as my model when I speak of successful organizations. This is why Lucky Dog has been able to save thousands of animals. Thanks Lucky Dog, for all you do!
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 20, 2012
I have volunteered for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and adopted my family member from this group. Every time I attend a transport or adoption event for the group I am amazed at how dedicated all the volunteers and staff are to finding the right homes for the animals. Lucky Dog is particularly dedicated to providing for the health needs of pups providing needed medical attention at great cost to the group. being a manager at another nonprofit I have reviewed the organizations most recent 990 and I am amazed at how carefully the organization uses its funding for the benefit of the dogs. Look at the 990 and you will find that noone working for this organization collects a salary. All of the funds raised by the organization goes to caring for the animals. I am truly impressed that so many dedicated volunteers get together week after week tirelessly to save the lives of these dogs who otherwise would have been euthanized.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
February 20, 2012
I have volunteered with Lucky Dog for nearly two years and was lucky enough to adopt an amazing dog from the organization. Lucky Dog is very welcoming and encourages volunteers to take on additional responsibilities based on their interest. I look forward to continuing to work with Lucky Dog for years to come!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 20, 2012
I have been with Lucky Dog for almost year and I am very impressed with how dedicated and devoted the volunteers are in finding "forever" homes and families for the many dogs that come into the rescue. I am appreciative of being given the opportunity and guidance to learn the skills needed to become an independent Adoption Coordinator. It has made me more proficient in processing applications, becoming more knowledgeable on the many different dog breeds and how to be professional at all times. I am very proud to be a volunteer of such a wonderful organization.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 20, 2012
I lost one of my beloved dogs in 2009 to a reaction to a medical immunization. After a few months of grieving, I made the decision that it was time to get another sibling for my female shepherd/husky mix and went in search of a rescue dog. Though I had applied to several rescues and went to quite a few rescue events, I ended up adopting from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. I found the volunteers to be very responsive to my questions and helpful in my search for a new furry child. My experience was so positive, that I adopted another dog from them in the months that followed. Lucky Dog keeps those that have been involved with them informed of upcoming events and ways to help dogs/cats in need. Following their newsletters and webpage inspired me to want to increase my involvement, and I soon became a volunteer for the organization. This gave me a first-hand glimpse of the many tasks involved in keeping such an organization going and of the many dedicated volunteers who give hundreds of hours of their time and money from their own finances to help save wonderful dogs and cats that other people have elected to cast off. The reality involved in rescuing animals can be stressful and sometimes heartbreaking, but those that run Lucky Dog endure those stresses in order to save the lives of animals in need. Each day when I watch my pups play or snuggle with me on the couch, I realize what a wonderful gift they are to me. Without an organization such as Lucky Dog, my boys would not be alive. Thank you, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 20, 2012
I have been volunteering with Lucky Dog for almost a year, and it has been a tremendously positive experience. It's a wonderful organization, filled with some of the most kind-hearted people I have ever met. Lucky Dog's volunteers are a phenomenal group of people who give their time and energy to finding dogs great homes. They handle dogs at events, transport dogs to and from appointments, foster, and so much more.....all because they love dogs! One of the things that I think makes Lucky Dog so unique as a rescue organization is their ability to match adopters with dogs that are perfect for their homes. Each and every adoption that Lucky Dog does is done after careful consideration of a variety of factors, so that each new family gets a dog who fits seamlessly into their home. I started just volunteering every once in awhile (to get my "dog fix"), and now Lucky Dog has become a part of my daily life. I even adopted my puppy from there in October! I cannot imagine what my life would be like without the amazing friends I have made through Lucky Dog, and without being a part of such a wonderful organization who does such great work.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
February 20, 2012
Animal rescue is one of the most rewarding, but also most challenging undertakings. The challenge is overwhelming - even with the thousands of animals Lucky Dog places each year, thousands more are put to death. Lucky Dog and its volunteers must deal with that fact every day and press on, remembering that each and every life they DO save is worth all the time, effort and trouble. Their dedication and perseverance is truly admirable. Lucky Dog volunteers devote hours and hours of their time to saving these dogs and their commitment is amazing. In spite of the pressure created by the fact that if Lucky Dog doesn't pull dogs from shelters, those dogs die, Lucky Dog strikes an excellent balance between saving as many lives as possible and finding the best match between dog and adopter. Each and every life is worth all the time and energy in the world, and i wish more people would take a moment and understand that.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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