Dog Rehoming & Adoption Coordinator

About the role

Legacy Paws Rescue is a one‑person, five‑acre sanctuary run by a veteran, dedicated to taking in dogs with difficult histories and finding them safe homes. The organization is seeking a volunteer to help build and lead its dog rehoming program, working with owners, adopters, fosters, and the rescue team to prevent unnecessary surrenders and create thoughtful matches when rehoming is necessary. Contact: LegacyPawsRescue@gmail.com | legacypawsrescue.org | EIN 33-2211382.

Responsibilities

• Talk with families considering surrender or rehoming
• Help identify the reasons a dog and person aren't working well together
• Explore possible solutions before surrender when appropriate
• Help create rehoming plans when a dog cannot remain in the home
• Communicate with potential adopters and fosters
• Help evaluate dog/person compatibility
• Coordinate with trainers, veterinary professionals and other volunteers when needed
• Help develop the systems and resources for Legacy Paws' rehoming program

Requirements

• Communicates well and listens without judgment
• Comfortable having difficult conversations
• Able to look at a situation from both the human and dog's perspective
• Organized and dependable
• Can work independently and follow through

Skills

• Experience with dogs, rescue, sheltering, training, social work, counseling, or case management (helpful but not required)

Schedule

Approximately 5–10 hours per week, with flexibility based on active cases.

Benefits

Opportunity to help build a rehoming program from the ground up and directly influence how Legacy Paws approaches surrender, adoption, and prevention.