Rescues on Sniffari
Take a shelter dog out for the day.
A Sniffari is a day out for a shelter dog: a walk, a car ride, a cup of whipped cream, a nap in the grass. It's the best day of their week, and it helps them get adopted. These are the shelter day-out programs around Hampton Roads, and how to sign up for each one.
Shelter day-out programs around Hampton Roads
Run by the shelters themselves. Sign up on their page, and follow their rules.
Taea's Sniffari tips
A great day out doesn't cost much.
Most of my day outs cost $6 to $10. Here's what makes them work.
Let them make the callsIt's the dog's day out. Some dogs will want sniffys, some will want a nap in the car. It's all OK. Try to match their mood and interests.
Pack lightWater, a bowl, poop bags, a few treats, and a towel for the car.
Ask for the content creatorGet the shelter content creator's email for videos and pics.
Follow their rulesEvery shelter sets its own. Read theirs before you go, every time.
Out on Sniffari
Day-out videos
The dogs out on their adventures. Each one opens the video where it was posted.
Taea's picks
Dog-friendly places
Places I like to take a dog on a day out, and why I pick each one.
Run a shelter with a day-out program?
Send the basics and a link to your sign-up page, and it can be added to the list.