Dog Sanctuary Caretaker

Little Shelter Sanctuary is Hiring! – Sanctuary Kennel Attendant – Dog Program

The mission of the Little Shelter is to adopt and save as many dogs and cats as possible.

However some dogs may be overlooked for adoption due to behavioral or medical issues.

To meet the needs of these special dogs, Little Shelter’s Sanctuary was created to let them

live out their lives in peace.

Many of these dogs are adoptable but just needed the extra space that the Sanctuary

provides. Each dog has his or her own special needs, which kennel assistants will take care

of on a daily basis. Daily tasks include feeding, cleaning, walking, training, socialization,

rehabilitation, and more.

Kennel attendants work under the direct supervision of the Sanctuary Manager individual with

each of the dogs. The property is 110 acres of fields, woods, streams, dog runs, and a 2 ½ acre

pond that the dogs enjoy swimming in. Following the Sanctuary Manager’s directives they will

take their assigned dogs out to play in the pen or on walks through the property trails on a daily

basis for mental enrichment and exercise.

Responsibilities:

 Feed and provide fresh water for dogs

 Restock the feed area

 Assist with morning/afternoon/evening relief walks as well as enrichment time which will

include walks and playtime

 Clean and disinfect all dog rooms, runs, bedding, food/water bowls and toys

 Clean/Sanitize all the different areas of assigned Shelter space including: sweeping,

mopping, scrubbing floors, dusting, and other cleaning duties as assigned

 Wash laundry

 Notify management of dogs that show sudden changes in behavior or appearance

 Collect stool/urine samples as needed

 Work with assigned dogs on behavioral issues

 Ability to responsibly control dogs of varying size, strength and energy levels including

dogs that are behaviorally at risk

 Develop an understanding of specific dogs body language and behavior

 Must be dependable, responsible and work independently with little supervision

 Must possess patience and a friendly personality

 Must be able to follow proper safety procedures at all times

 Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written directives

 Abe to walk, bend, stand and reach during entire shift duration

 Ability to problem solve, able to think on your feet

 Various other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

 Applicants must be at least 17 years of age

 Must have transportation

 Must be comfortable working with and handling difficult dogs

 Must be dependable, responsible and punctual

 Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written directives

 Able to perform moderately heavy physical labor – must be able to lift 30 lbs

 Previous animal-related work experience not required but a plus

Serious inquiries only – our dogs require a lot of individual attention, responses to this ad

should be for scheduling an interview only.