Q: WHAT’S DOGGIE ENTOURAGE?
A: You… your friends… your family… you can be a dog’s entourage! It’s a program dedicated to getting dogs out of the SPCA for a few hours, or for the whole day! And tails throughout the shelter are wagging for Moog, helping to bring this program to our community!

Q: WAIT, WHAT DO YOU MEAN? I CAN TAKE A DOG OUT OF THE SPCA FOR A LITTLE WHILE?
A: YES! Sometimes potential adopters would like to learn what a dog is like away from the shelter before making the choice to adopt. Sometimes people who cannot adopt would just like to spend time with an SPCA dog, taking one out of the shelter for a few hours of fun! If a dog qualifies as a Doggie Entourage VIP, you can take him or her out on the town for a little while! Even if you’re not thinking of adopting, you might meet someone along the way who falls in love with the dog you’ve taken out for the day! And let’s face it…people always fall in love with the VIPs!

Q: HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHICH DOGS ARE ABLE TO GO OUT FOR THE DAY?
A: It’s easy! Almost all the dogs on the adoptions floor qualify as Doggie Entourage VIPs! You can stop in at the SPCA’s 300 Harlem Rd., West Seneca location, or you can visit YourSPCA.org/adoptable-animals and click on the listing of a dog you find irresistible to learn more about the dog!  You can bring the dogs to parks, patios, places that allow dogs…even to your own home! (Remember, not all dogs qualify immediately for Doggie Entourage! If a dog does not qualify as a Doggie Entourage VIP,  you’ll see the exception listed in the dog’s description at YourSPCA.org. Be sure to read the dog’s description to find out if the dog you’d like to take out is eligible for Doggie Entourage! The status changes, too, so if a dog you’d like to walk is not eligible a particular day, remember to check back to see if your desired dog has reached Entourage status!)

Q: DO SPCA STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS EVER TAKE THE DOGS OUT?
A: Oh, yes! Every so often, SPCA dogs are out and about with their entourage of staff members and volunteers! You’ll see them at places like farmers’ markets, stores, ice cream stands, popular outdoor hang-outs — all kinds of safe places where fun people and potential, new adopters gather!

Q: HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN SPCA DOGGIE ENTOURAGE VISIT AT MY BUSINESS, FESTIVAL, OR EVENT?
A: If you’re interested in an entourage, one of our VIPs visiting your event or establishment, please contact SPCA Senior Director of Operations Mindy Ussrey at MindyU@yourspca.org!

Q: I WANT TO BE AN OFFICIAL SPCA VOLUNTEER AND WORK ON THE ENTOURAGE PROGRAM! WHAT DO I DO?
A: Have we told you how much we love your enthusiasm? Please contact Senior Director of Operations Mindy Ussrey at MindyU@yourspca.org to ask about becoming a Doggie Entourage volunteer! You can even ask her more about volunteering for our Animal Behavior or Adoptions programs!

Q: HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPCA’S DOGGIE ENTOURAGE PROGRAM?
A: Just contact our awesome Senior Director of Operations Mindy Ussrey at MindyU@yourspca.org! Make sure you put “Doggie Entourage Inquiry” in the Subject Line!