Walk Our Dogs
Dog walkers needed
Come make a difference, the dogs are waiting
Your Donation Can Save A Life
To become a Dog Walker Volunteer, follow these steps.
We look forward to having you on our team of dedicated dog walkers!
Step #1 Complete the Volunteer Application
Fill out the application form
Step #2: Review the Dog Walking Training Guide & Complete the Quiz
Click Here to read the Dog Walker Orientation and Training Guide and submit quiz
Step #3 Attend a Dog Walker Orientation Training
(60-90 minutes) Upon passing the Orientation quiz, the volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule your mentor trainings.
Step #4 Attend a Shadow Mentor Training
(30 minutes) The volunteer coordinator will schedule this second mentor. We will make every effort to schedule you with different mentors for each training you.
Once your shadow walk is complete you are free to go solo and make your own schedule, so long as you are comfortable doing so. If you feel the need for more mentoring, just ask, we are happy to mentor you until you are comfortable going solo. You are welcome to come anytime M-F between 9am-5pm. That said, our highest need is weekdays. You can volunteer as often as you like – there are no minimum requirements.
Adoptable Koda in the lead walking with foster mom Susan & foster sibling Nova.
For more information, please email
volunteer@hsnb.org.
Thank you to Powell Bros. Feed & Pet Supply for sponsoring our Mentor Program!
1121 Sonoma Blvd.
Daily: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Brenda Mooney, President
Brenda is a longtime Vallejo resident whose family moved to Vallejo in 1973 when she was 8 years old. She grew up with not only many dogs and cats; but with chickens, rabbits, and a variety of other animals and she has always been concerned for animal welfare. Currently, four cats are members of her and her husband, Bill's family. Brenda has worked at the Valero Benicia Refinery since 1988 and is currently the Manager of Asphalt Technical Services. She has volunteered at the HSNB for several years, primarily walking the large dogs and fostering cats. She also has participated in a number of adoption events, and at the Barkitecture\Mardi Paws Fundraisers. As a member of the board, she enjoys helping with HSNB's mission to provide shelter and compassionate care to animals.
Claire Svedberg, Co-Vice President & Secretary
Serving as the shelter trainer, Claire started volunteering in animal rescue at 11 years old. Not long after, she got her first job at a veterinary hospital, where she worked as an assistant vet tech for 5 years. She attended university in Washington DC to, receiving a BA in French, Spanish, and Italian. In DC she became a professional dog walker and has continued the practice for almost a decade. Claire traveled to Peru and Guatemala to volunteer in organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out street dogs. At the rescue in Guatemala, she was undertaken as an apprentice by the founder of the rescue and master dog trainer, Linda Green. She has since been a professional positive reinforcement dog trainer for 5 years.
Carol Stillson, Co-Vice President
Carol moved to Vallejo over 20 years ago but has lived in the bay area for over 40 years. Carol has always had a love of pets and has spent most of her career as a registered veterinary technician. She does what she can to help with all the animals at the HSNB, and leads our medical team efforts to make sure every animal in our protection is getting the best veterinary care needed. She joined the board in late 2020.
Linette Atterbury, Director
Linette has been a Silicon Valley marketing executive for 25 years and is currently a director at PayPal. She credits her love for animals in making her a more compassionate and kind human. She advocates for homeless pets, senior dogs, and puppy mill survivors. Linette first got involved with the Humane Society of the North Bay by successfully chairing the 2019 Mardi Paws Fundraising event. She joined the board in October of that same year. She currently leads the marketing communications and fundraising for the shelter. Linette and her husband Brad, enjoy spending time with their pack of four HSNB alumnae — LuLu, Trixie, GiGi & Tessa.
Sara Cohen, Director
Sara moved to Vallejo in 2018 and got involved with HSNB at the beginning of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Professionally, Sara currently oversees the National Recruitment and Advertising Campaign for the U.S. Secret Service. Because she started to work from home, Sara began fostering dogs and fell in love with HSNB. Sara, along with her husband Philip, have fostered 7 dogs over the past year. With her background in non-profit development, Sara realized she could do more for HSNB and joined the board in late 2020.
Joseph A. Hayden, Director
Joseph grew up in the San Francisco East Bay, Italy, Spain, New York City and southern California, where he is from originally. He went to college and law school in New York and returned to the Bay Area for good in 2007. He and his husband, who does dog boarding, have lived in Vallejo since 2020 with their family that includes four dogs. Professionally Joseph taught computer science as a professor in New York, co-owns a web hosting company with his husband, and works as a technical project manager in the healthcare industry. He also very much seeks to work pro bono and volunteer for causes and communities he passionately believes in. He joined the board in mid 2021.
Anthony Marschak, Director
Anthony Marschak is a designer, craftsman and entrepreneur. Exploring the possibilities of renewable materials led to the formation of Modern Bamboo Inc. and subsequently Original Timber Company, a pioneer in the reclamation of urban lumber . Having produced multiple award-winning lines of furniture, products and accessories, his work is influenced by ecology, minimalism, functionality, and an appreciation for both modern manufacturing techniques and timeless craftsmanship.Specialties: Business Development, Design, Branding, New Product Development, Teaching