Looking for ways to burn a few extra calories this summer? One way to do that and put a smile on someone's face, or rather a wag in someone's tail, is to volunteer to walk dogs at a local pet shelter or rescue. A 130 pound person can burn about 177 calories just by walking a dog for an hour and imagine how happy you're making the dog who could be otherwise restricted to a confined space the majority of the day. To find a shelter or rescue group near you, just visit PetFinder.com.
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"ACT"ivism: Volunteer to Walk Dogs at a Pet Shelter
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i would do this if i wasn't allergic to dogs and cats and rabbits and .... yeah
1What a great idea!!!
2Aww, I used to do that when I lived in Oregon. The shelter had a really great path that went around a housing track. I loved it.
3In Seattle:
http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/volunteers.htm
4oh thats a great idea!!! I'll prolly end up stealing one of the dogs hehh
5This is a great idea! I know the dogs would love it!
6ooh, great post! i love dogs, but the apartment i'm living in doesn't allow pets, so this would be a great way to spend time with animals and get some exercise
7GREAT post! I love this idea!!
8Good idea for the dogs.
9Great post Fit!!!
10Good idea FitSugar, I used to walk dogs for the Humane Society when I lived in the city. Even if you can just help out one day a week they really appreciate it.
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