Get Involved
Join the Movement to Help Homeless Dogs
Who Will Let the Dogs Out is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness for shelter dogs and the people who work tirelessly to save them. Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate resources, or advocate for change, there are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact.
Volunteer Your Time & Talents
We’re always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a difference. Volunteers play a vital role in everything we do—from managing our website and social media to designing merchandise, supporting fundraising campaigns, and staying connected with the shelters we serve. If you have experience in marketing, design, development, bookkeeping, or nonprofit operations, we’d love to hear from you. Even a few hours a month can help us expand our reach and deepen our impact. To get started, fill out our volunteer form and let us know how you’d like to contribute.
Every dollar donated helps us travel to under-resourced shelters, tell their stories, and advocate for change. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, which means your contribution goes directly toward our mission. You can make a secure online donation through our donation page, or mail a check to:
Who Will Let the Dogs Out
128 W High St. Woodstock,
VA 22664
Your support helps us shine a light on the shelters and rescue groups doing life-saving work with limited resources. Together, we can amplify their voices and bring more dogs home.
Donate to Support Our Mission
Foster | Adopt | Support
Adoption saves lives—and fostering does too. If you’re not ready to adopt, consider fostering a dog, even for a weekend. Short-term fostering gives shelter dogs a break from the kennel, helps them decompress, and increases their chances of finding a forever home. You can learn more about fostering through our sister site, AnotherGoodDog.org/fostering.
If you’ve adopted a dog, share your story online to inspire others. And if you know someone planning to buy a dog, encourage them to consider adoption instead. The issue isn’t overpopulation—it’s logistics, visibility, and access. If half the people planning to buy a dog chose adoption, shelters would be empty tomorrow.
Support Southern Shelters and Advocate for Change
Many of the shelters we visit are in the rural South—underfunded, overcrowded, and often overlooked. These organizations are doing life-saving work with limited resources, and they need help now. You can make a direct impact by supporting these shelters financially, donating supplies through their Amazon wishlists, or simply following and sharing their stories on social media. Visit our Shelters We Support page to learn more about the groups we’ve met and how you can help.
Advocacy starts with awareness. If your local shelter is publicly funded, you have the right to ask questions. Find out how many animals they take in, what their outcomes are, and what services they offer. If the answers concern you, speak up. Contact local officials, write letters to the editor, or attend public meetings. You can also volunteer your time to support enrichment programs, adoption events, grant writing, or marketing efforts. Many shelters welcome help from community members who care.
Whether you’re supporting a shelter across the country or advocating for change in your own backyard, your voice and actions matter. Together, we can raise awareness, improve conditions, and help more dogs find their way home.
Our Amazon Wishlist
Every item on our Amazon Wishlist goes directly to shelters and rescues in need across the rural South. While we are touring, gathering stories, photographing, and raising awareness of the challenges facing homeless dogs, these supplies provide immediate support to the people working tirelessly to save lives. From food and bedding to toys and medical essentials, every donation helps keep animals safe, healthy, and cared for. By contributing, you become part of our mission, helping shelters continue their lifesaving work and making a tangible difference for dogs who have no one else.
Every Action Counts
Whether you donate, volunteer, foster, or simply share a post, you’re helping us shine a light on shelter dogs and the people who care for them. Every action matters. Together, we can raise awareness, inspire change, and build a future where every dog has a chance.
If you’re ready to get involved, start by filling out our volunteer form or making a donation. We’re grateful for your support—and so are the dogs.