Established in 2016, Fetch + Releash is a volunteer run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs in need. Our foster dogs come from a variety of different backgrounds such as pounds and shelters, strays and surrendered pets, both locally and abroad. Through our network of volunteers, foster homes, trainers and veterinarians, we strive to give every dog the loving forever family they deserve. As a foster-based dog rescue, our foster dogs live in private homes across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) where they receive the love and attention they need to prepare them for adoption.
Our Mission
Adoption
By collaborating with local and international communities, our mission is to save dogs in danger of homelessness, abuse, neglect or euthanasia. Once in our care, we match each dog with the loving forever family they deserve.
Advocacy
In addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:
Education
A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc. Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime commitment.
Volunteer Commitment
Fetch + Releash is powered by dedicated volunteers. Communication, accountability, commitment, and reliability are key to our success in finding dogs their forever homes.
Before applying, please ensure volunteering fits into your current commitments.
Your support makes a difference!
Position Summary:
Our volunteer foster families are the backbone of the Rescue. Behind this amazing foster community is an equally amazing team of volunteers, led by a Foster Manager.
The Foster Manager (FM) will work closely with the Assistant Foster Managers (AFMs) to support the day-to-day management of the “Foster Team”.
As the FM, you’ll wear many different hats from supporting the Assistant Foster Managers, Foster Coordinators, Alumni Dogsitting Coordinators and Fosters to helping with administrative tasks and everything in between! This is a core team role and requires a committed individual willing and able to be “on” (within reason) daily.
Reporting into the Fetch + Releash Partners, the Foster Manager has oversight of the Foster Screeners, Foster Coordinators, Behavioural Support, Transport and Alumni Dogsitting.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Number of direct reports: 10+
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
As part of Foster Team and under the guidance and direction of the Managing Partners, works independently as well as part of a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Our Mission
Adoption
By collaborating with local and international communities, our mission is to save dogs in danger of homelessness, abuse, neglect or euthanasia. Once in our care, we match each dog with the loving forever family they deserve.
Advocacy
In addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:
- Backyard breeding
- Overpopulation and the importance of spay & neuter
- Chained animals
Education
A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc. Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime commitment.
Volunteer Commitment
Fetch + Releash is powered by dedicated volunteers. Communication, accountability, commitment, and reliability are key to our success in finding dogs their forever homes.
Before applying, please ensure volunteering fits into your current commitments.
Your support makes a difference!
Position Summary:
Our volunteer foster families are the backbone of the Rescue. Behind this amazing foster community is an equally amazing team of volunteers, led by a Foster Manager.
The Foster Manager (FM) will work closely with the Assistant Foster Managers (AFMs) to support the day-to-day management of the “Foster Team”.
As the FM, you’ll wear many different hats from supporting the Assistant Foster Managers, Foster Coordinators, Alumni Dogsitting Coordinators and Fosters to helping with administrative tasks and everything in between! This is a core team role and requires a committed individual willing and able to be “on” (within reason) daily.
Reporting into the Fetch + Releash Partners, the Foster Manager has oversight of the Foster Screeners, Foster Coordinators, Behavioural Support, Transport and Alumni Dogsitting.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic direction to ensure Foster team is structured appropriately to provide sustainable support
- Provide monthly reporting to the Partners
- Foster Management Support:
- Tag-team with AFMs to respond to FC questions in official team channels (i.e. Slack).
- Tag-team with AFMs to respond to questions from other teams i.e adoption, vetting, events, etc.
- Tag-team with AFMs to respond to and action/resolve escalations from within the foster team and other teams within the rescue
- Oversee and actively participate in the foster dog rehome process
- Tag-team with AFMs to review and approve new/approved fosters and dogsitters into social media communities and WhatsApp group chats
- Foster Coordinator Team Support:
- Monitor dogs on behavioral/medical holds
- Coach AFMs and FCs through difficult situations/conversations with their fosters
- Helping FCs brainstorm ways to promote harder to adopt dogs
- Follow up with FCs on lost dog prevention concerns brought to our attention (i.e. improperly fitted collar, dog off leash)
- Conduct calls with fosters as needed
- Rescue Support:
- Liaise with Adoptions team, Events team, Vetting, Photography, Intake team, Volunteer team, Supply team as needed
- Attend team meetings
- Be visible on Fetch + Releash’s social media (liking, commenting, sharing)
- Nominate volunteers for Volunteer of the Week
- Maintain ownership and control entitlements to applications and social media accounts
- Uphold the Rescue’s values during interactions with the foster community, volunteers and the public at all times.
Number of direct reports: 10+
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
As part of Foster Team and under the guidance and direction of the Managing Partners, works independently as well as part of a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Remote
- Training provided; a computer with a camera is required.
- 10 hours per week min.
- Flexible schedule required
- Dog experience a must! Basic knowledge of dog behavior/training preferred. Must be positive reinforcement based.
- Management experience
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate empathy for foster families and compassion for the foster dogs
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment
- The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations
- A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!
- Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
- A team player attitude
- Ability to handle potentially difficult or awkward conversations and ask appropriate questions to gather information
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be reliable & committed
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Join a community of supportive dog lovers.
- Training, resources, and guidance.
- Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.
- Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.
- Exclusive virtual and in-person events for active volunteers only