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Requirement is to be the "Social Networker" for the rescue. Get us in front as many people as often as possible. Will be responsible for coordinating volunteers for the events that are arranged. Will be responsible for coordinating volunteers for the set-up/tear-down of booths and merchandise.

In payment you will have the Title of "HERO" for those labs who would never have had a chance without YOU!

If you want to be involved in animal rescue and are not able to bring a rescued animal into your home then THIS is your chance to make a difference! WHLR is a 501(3c) Labrador Retriever rescue in the Low Country. Our Rescue is made up 100% of volunteers and foster homes. Our Foster Coordinator position is about 1-3 hours a week (sometimes less-sometimes more). Your duties will include:

• Being the point of contact for foster parents coordination and questions. (You don't have to know all of the answers, we will give you resource people for that. You just have to be available to disseminate the information)
• Coordinate when the animals being fostered need their vaccinations  or vetting and call and schedule the appointments for vetting (you will work with our Accounting Specialist so that it can be done around our budget)
• Administer micro-chip, vaccinations and disperse meds to foster parents. This is done "as needed". You will receive training and the list of which animals need which meds.
• Coordinate foster homes and dogs based on the family and dogs personality and needs.

If you are interested, contact us!

Marmaduke has made an amazing recovery from his sudden, life threatening bloat situation!! Just two weeks after being saved from a high kill shelter, our big, sweet boy was in a different kind of trouble. As he made the hour long ride to the emergency vet in Mount Pleasant from Georgetown, he stood looking out of the front windshield the entire trip, as if to speed us onward towards some kind of relief from the excruciating pain he was undergoing.

After his unexpected yet successful, life saving surgery, we know we made the right decision. Marmaduke has never met a stranger, and everyone who meets him falls in love! A big thank you to Dr. Klein and her staff, and to the many kind folks who have contributed positive thoughts, sent donations and expressed genuine concern for gentle Marmaduke's well being.

But we still need your help in taking care of Marmaduke's medical expenses. Any amount is greatly appreciated and a small contribution by many will go a long way. If you feel inspired to do so, please pass the story of Marmaduke on and encourage your dog loving friends to help this kind soul. Marmaduke is also in need of a foster home, and will soon be ready to find his permanent, fur-ever home.

Marmaduke has been convalescing well in a very temporary foster home in West Ashley, and needs a place of his own. Although he acts as if he never had surgery at all, he needs to be in a calmer environment with more one-on-one attention and maybe only one or two laid back four footed friends. He gets along well with most other dogs, but will stand up for himself against pushy males or incorrigible humpers :) Marmaduke is handsome, friendly, crate trained, doesn't mind kitties, loves his crate and going for on leash potty breaks. He is rarely seen without a toy in his mouth. He is ready to happily hang out in a somewhat low key house, porch or your fenced back yard.