Northbound Dogs is an exciting new program that began in July 2017. Since ONCR's inception in 2015, we have learned that there simply aren't enough fosters, adopters and funds necessary to make a dent in the number of homeless dogs in the shelters in North Carolina. So we have partnered with Operation Paws for Homes and will rescue, vet and transport these dogs to locations where they are in high demand.
To achieve this new goal of rescue, we need fosters and volunteers. Volunteers, primarily transporters, are needed all the time to pickup dogs from shelters and transport them to foster homes. Transporters (we're affectionately calling them Puppy Ubers) are also needed to take dogs to vet appointments and to get them to meeting point on Transport Day.
And naturally, we need FOSTERS! Foster homes are crucial in this program because Transport Days are usually only once a month. Dogs stay in foster homes anywhere from a few days to 5-6 weeks, depending on when they transferred out of the shelter. Foster homes also help get dogs healthy and ready for adoption. Foster homes are typically in the Burlington/Greensboro/Durham area but we also accept applications from other areas (as long as the foster is willing to travel a little bit).
New to fostering? We have experienced fosters who can help you through any issues. Please review our Foster Home FAQ page before submitting an application.
To achieve this new goal of rescue, we need fosters and volunteers. Volunteers, primarily transporters, are needed all the time to pickup dogs from shelters and transport them to foster homes. Transporters (we're affectionately calling them Puppy Ubers) are also needed to take dogs to vet appointments and to get them to meeting point on Transport Day.
And naturally, we need FOSTERS! Foster homes are crucial in this program because Transport Days are usually only once a month. Dogs stay in foster homes anywhere from a few days to 5-6 weeks, depending on when they transferred out of the shelter. Foster homes also help get dogs healthy and ready for adoption. Foster homes are typically in the Burlington/Greensboro/Durham area but we also accept applications from other areas (as long as the foster is willing to travel a little bit).
New to fostering? We have experienced fosters who can help you through any issues. Please review our Foster Home FAQ page before submitting an application.
A successful program of saving dogs
In 2017 we rescued over 50 dogs as part of the Northbound Dogs program. We took on new fosters, new volunteers, created new processes and improved with each transport. We are building a team of dog-loving volunteers who are committed to saving dogs - we need more help!
For 2018, we are hoping to get 20 dogs on each Transport so join us to save hundreds of dogs this year!
For 2018, we are hoping to get 20 dogs on each Transport so join us to save hundreds of dogs this year!
