Forms
Please fill out our liability waiver, non disclosure agreement, and code of conduct agreement on docusign.
Training courses
First - sign up and make an account https://www.maddiesfund.org/register.html
Next - complete these training courses:
https://univeristy.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-canine
https://univeristy.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-feline
*For organization put: Second Chance Ranch Rescue
*For organization type select: National Animal Welfare Non-Profit\Foundation
Please send a copy of your course completion certificates to contact@secondchanceranchrescue.com
Tools
Petstablished https://awo.petstablished.com
How we are using the tool: to manage all dog profiles and keep the team informed about the behavior, medication, diet, and special circumstances for new, current, or incoming dogs at The Ranch
The data you need to enter into the tool: behavior notes and pictures of vet records
You will receive an email from Petstablished with instructions about how to create your profile
Google Calendar
How we are using the tool: to communicate appointments, vet trips, and meet and greets
Kristin will send a calendar invite from the rescue gmail to your personal gmail with the start time of the appointment, location of appointment, and any notes about the appointment details.
Gusto https://app.gusto.com/
How we are using the tool: to track employee hours worked and process direct deposit payroll.
You will receive an email from Gusto with instructions about how to create your profile
Getting Paid
We use Gusto https://app.gusto.com/ for our employee time card and direct deposit payroll services.
You will keep track of your time. Your hours need to be submitted by the end of your planned shift every day.
You will be paid on Fridays for the hours you worked the previous week.
Prior to your start date you will receive an email from Gusto with instructions on how to set up your direct deposit and profile. Please download the Gusto mobile app for time tracking.
Shadowing
Before your start date for volunteering or employment we require you complete 3 shadow sessions. Ideally, you should shadow 3 different people. To set up your shadowing session just email Kristin through the rescue email and let her know your availability to shadow during these times:
Monday-Friday, 1-5PM (Shadowing Jenna)
Saturday and Sunday, 9-2PM (Shadowing Amanda)
Shifts + Activities
Here are the main shifts that we run and the activities that need to be completed each shift:
Morning 7am - 12pm
Day 1pm - 5pm
Evening 7pm-10pm
Activities to be completed each shift. Activities are sequential and should be completed in the order detailed below:
Quick potty shifts
Put dog out on line out back door
Check bedding, crate, and bowls
Move crate, clean if needed, shake out bedding, if wet or dirty bedding - swap bedding
Replace toys and give bone or kong with peanut butter
Feed breakfast and fill water
Check petstablished to see what the dog is eating.
Feed each dog common food unless otherwise specified, fill water.
Give medicine if specified on petstablished
1:1 walks and\or pen time
Leash walk dog on ranch property or play in pen
Each dog needs 1-2 sessions outside each shift.
If there are any observed behavior or medical issues, please document in the dog’s profile on petstablished.
Document behavior concerns under behavior tracking notes
Document medical concerns under medical tracking notes
Take care of Tom Brady
Scoop kitty litter, refill dry food and refill water
All supplies located in kitty room
Note: if there is a dog that is not cat friendly, Tom Brady should be in his room during dog shits.
Scoop poop
Scoop poop from back of barn and pen into garbage bag , garbage bag goes into dumpster.
Clean dishes
Soak dirty dishes in soapy water
Clean dirty dishes and put clean dishes upstairs
Refill supplies: food, towel, cleaner, etc.
Refill common food bin with a chicken food
Refill towel \ bedding bin
Refill treats bin
If cleaning solution is empty, refill. Only use one bottle of cleaner at a time.
Empty sink water bin
Dump bin of water from under sink near woods-line behind barn
All trash needs to go to dumpster each shift
Bag up trash and bedding and put in dumpster
Cardboard can be put into dumpster without bag
Sweep and\or mop areas
Broom and mop are located under stairs
Dump water from mop each use near woods-line behind barn
Ring out mop each use
Appointments
Any scheduled appointments such as the vet, meet and greets, etc. will be communicated through email and calendar.