Take Your Dog to Work Day - Dakin Edition

National Take Your Dog to Work Day is on June 24th. While this is an exciting annual treat for humans and their canine companions, many staff members at Dakin have the unique privilege of bringing their dogs to work EVERY day.

Kaitlyn - Community Engagement Manager

My role at Dakin is to grow connections in our community and involve individuals, groups and businesses in the meaningful work we do on behalf of animals and people. I absolutely love being able to bring my dog, River, to work with me! River is a great companion in the office, she especially loves all the treats and toys I buy her from Dakin's thrift store. She provides some laughs with her silly mischief (like de-stuffing her toys all over the room). She also makes sure to remind me when I need a Zoom break! Outside of work, River is my sidekick. We hike together, bike together, and run together. River always thinks I'm going too slow and gives me a little sleddog encouragement.

Sarah - Admissions & Capacity Coordinator

I've worked at Dakin for over six years as an Animal Resource Counselor and have recently taken on the role of Admissions and Capacity Coordinator. My 7-year-old chihuahua, Hazel, comes to work with me almost every day! While she does not stay in my office (she's bad at first impressions and can be quite barky), this allows me to offer my office to shelter dogs who need a quiet place to relax during their stay here. Hazel often accompanies me, other staff, and their dogs on our lunch breaks outside. Despite her barking at, well, just about everyone, everyone loves her and says how cute she is! I couldn't agree more.

Sam - Veterinary Technician

My role is to support our amazing veterinary technicians and veterinarians as well as provide intake exams for animals entering the shelter. This is their first step into Dakin’s care where we assess if they need further medical or behavioral attention. I am fortunate to bring my dog Buffalo with me twice a week. I adopted him from Dakin as an eight-week-old puppy. He has grown up with every staff member and it has been awesome to see him socialize with others. He has a few staff favorites but he loves to give everyone a quick sniff and take a cookie if you have one. He has also had the pleasure of meeting other staff pets and they love to have lunch together when the weather is nice. He has been a great emotional support for me at the end of a long day- he's always so happy to give a quick kiss and squeeze before we go home.

Debbie - Finance Coordinator

I'm the Finance Coordinator and my boys were both adopted through Dakin. Rudy has been with me for 9 years and Mookie for 6. They LOVE to come to work with me and are quite disappointed when they have to stay home. They enjoy visitors and looking out the big office window as there is always something going on outside.