"ACT"ivism: Volunteer to Walk Dogs at a Pet Shelter

"ACT"ivism: Volunteer to Walk Dogs at a Pet Shelter

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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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15 Comments

grl in the world grl in the world
Good 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.
CestLaVie CestLaVie
Great post Fit!!!
CestLaVie CestLaVie
Great post Fit!!!
Hope Hope
Good idea for the dogs.
Hope Hope
Good idea for the dogs.
SU3 SU3
GREAT post! I love this idea!!
arianell arianell
ooh, 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 :)
Cheetah521 Cheetah521
This is a great idea! I know the dogs would love it!
shini shini
oh thats a great idea!!! I'll prolly end up stealing one of the dogs hehh
kiddylnd kiddylnd
In Seattle: http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/volunteers.htm
kiddylnd kiddylnd
In Seattle:http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter/volunteers.htm
colormesticky colormesticky
Aww, 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.
JennaV JennaV
What a great idea!!! :D
JennaV JennaV
What a great idea!!! :D
LaLaLaurie06 LaLaLaurie06
i would do this if i wasn't allergic to dogs and cats and rabbits and .... yeah
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