Who Will Let The Dogs Out

This group works tirelessly to save the lives of dogs all over the east coast. They provide visibility, information, and financial help to shelters and rescues.

I have watched the founding of this organization, listened in on many meetings, and waved goodbye as they set out on their tours to bring awareness of the plight of shelter dogs throughout the southern US. They genuinely care and are passionately dedicated to helping the helpless. My family has donated many times to their cause, and seen the results. Many shelters have benefited from their work, and many a dog made happier and healthier as they make their way to their forever homes.

I had no idea the plight of shelters and animals in some parts of the country was this horrible. Thanks to the folks at Who Will Let the Dogs Out for educating me. I’ve donated and will do so again.

I have been following Who Will Let The Dogs Out for a while now, and their hard work never ceases to amaze and inspire me. As someone who works with rescue dogs as well, I know how exhausting it can be both physically and emotionally, but this organization consistently does everything it can to help animal shelters while also educating the public. I’ve interacted with Cara several times virtually, and she’s one of the kindest people I’ve talked to. She has such a big heart when it comes to helping animals, so I look up to her a lot.

I’m a longtime volunteer in the world of animal rescue and continue to be so impressed with the work being done by the dedicated team at Who Will Let the Dogs Out (WWLDO). As a volunteer with this organization, I’ve learned about the amazing people working every day to save lives under extremely challenging conditions in off-the-beaten-track shelters in the south. I'm so happy to be a member of the WWLDO team and grateful for the opportunity to help raise awareness and resources for these shelters and the incredible people who never give up no matter how grim the circumstances. -VLawlor

This nonprofit is out to help so many other nonprofits. They care about the animals and the people trying to save them. Who Will Let The Dogs Out is a wonderful help for those of us dealing with dogs and cats every day. We are trying to start a shelter here in Mississippi and they donated our first Canine Condo. We are so excited and can't wait to get it up and running.

I have followed Who Will Let the Dogs Out since the beginning. I am so excited to see them make inroads into places some would rather just forget. Every little step is moving pet overpopulation in the right direction.

Who Will Let The Dogs Out is all heart! At the core is Cara Achterberg, full of passion and animal welfare knowledge constantly in motion raising funds and awareness for animal welfare. Cara and Nancy tell the countless stories, through words ans images, of the animals and the heroes who work to save them. Five stars!

This is an amazing nonprofit. I got interested in them through Cara and her books. What amazing and selfless work the whole “team” does. What better way to pay it forward than to visit the places with the most need and the least resources.

My experience as a volunteer at Who Will Let The Dogs Out is extremely positive. Their mission of "Raising awareness and resources for homeless dogs and the heroes who fight for them" is at the heart of the organization's actions and decisions. The team of volunteers is a pleasure to work with and the organization has a solutions-oriented approach.

Of all the nonprofits for which I've given my volunteer time, this is the one I value the most. Cara and the entire WWLDO team of volunteers are compassionate, committed, creative, and determined to make a difference. The approach by WWLDO of raising awareness about burdened animal shelters throughout the country is refreshing, and I'm honored to be a part of this organization. We'll keep trying to spread the word and find solutions for supporting countless shelters in saving and housing homeless dogs and pets.

I volunteer with WWLDO and their love and compassion for animals is unmatched. Everyone really has the best interest of the dogs and puts forth maximum effort to help shelters. It is truly a blessing to be able to work with them.

An amazing organization that has been instrumental in helping Saving Webster Dogs with their goal to give the dogs from Webster County, WV the second chances they desperately need and deserve. They were one of the driving forces behind recent fundraisers and a work weekend that resulted in cement under new and better accommodations for some of our dogs to get them out of the mud.

They are an amazing team, hard-working and mission focused. Thank you, thank you for all you have done for us! And thank you for all you do for rural shelters, rescues and dogs!

I help dogs from shelters find their foster or forever homes through social media. It has become a struggle and we are unable to keep up. Who will let the dogs out has been amazing at helping shelters and rescues. Most people don’t know about the problem and they are great at raising awareness. I’m proud to be a part of the team. ❤️

This is a great organization that really advocates for shelters and rescues especially those in rural areas with a lack of support/funding. They come up with great ideas for them and help them to adopt and save more dogs. All of the volunteers really care about the dogs and helping these people who commit their lives to them.

I have been a volunteer with this organization for several months now, and the dedication and kindness of other volunteers and board members absolutely inspires me. They truly care about their mission to help every single dog find a loving home. This is a wonderful organization that brings to light all the problems that underfunded shelters and rescues experience, as well as inspiring stories about those who work hard to save lives against all odds.

I’ve been following the tireless road trips to places unknown to which WALDO arrived sharing supplies and much needed exposure to our Southern shelters… good and bad. I have enjoyed being able to help from afar by donating pet supplies and purchasing fundraising calendars . Such a beautiful and compassionate group! Dogs lives are being changed for the better because of WALDO.

The love and dedication to being an advocate for shelters in rural areas where attention is so difficult to get is priceless. The support and attention is so welcome to those who give so fully and selflessly to our most wonderful of creatures.

Who Will Let the Dogs Out has already touched so many hearts and paws. They are excellent at spreading the word- good and bad- on how every one of us can help make a dogs world better. I am thankful they have introduced me to so many angels around the country.

Wonderful, caring organization with conscientious, committed volunteers. They bring needed supplies to shelters and shine a light on those who previously were invisible.

This is an amazing nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness for homeless animals. They don't just talk the talk but walk the walk with their boots-on-the-ground visits to shelters, mostly in the South where education and awareness is the key to reducing overpopulation and neglect. Their social media presence is widespread and helps educate the uninitiated to the problem and assists those they visit by providing supplies and exposure. They ask for donations in a low-key way with explanations for why they need what they need.

This group’s integrity and dedication to carefully use all donations for the full benefit of the work they do and the shelters they visit is admirable. Great group to support. Highly recommend.