Oak Grove Animal Rescue Volunteer & Adoption Handbook

Oak Grove Animal Rescue is a volunteer-powered network dedicated to giving animals a safe haven and a second chance. Across North America, our fosters and volunteers work together to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets in need � guided by the belief that compassion, clarity, and safety must extend to both the animals in our care and the people who make this work possible.

This handbook is here to spell out how we care for animals, prepare them for adoption, and support the people doing the work. Whether you�re brand new to rescue or have been fostering for years, you�ll find the information, tools, and standards that keep our operations running smoothly and humanely.

Inside, you�ll find guidance on:

Volunteer responsibilities � knowing your role, your limits, and where to go for help.
Cleaning and handling standards � maintaining safe, healthy environments for every animal.
Adoption and foster eligibility � ensuring pets are placed in loving, prepared homes.
Transport guidelines � moving animals safely and with minimal stress.
After-hours support for urgent situations � knowing who to call and what steps to take in emergencies.

Each section includes clear checklists for quick reference as well as the reasons behind them � because understanding the �why� is just as important as knowing the �how.�

By following these practices together, we can keep Oak Grove Animal Rescue a place where every animal receives the care they deserve, and every volunteer has the support they need.