Get Involved
There are more ways to support the pack than you might think. Find what works for you.
VOLUNTEER
Show up for the dogs. They'll show up for you.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Laws for Paws Vietnam. From morning walks to afternoon feeds, the daily care of 30–40 shelter dogs depends on people giving their time consistently.
We welcome volunteers who have some basic experience with dogs and can commit to showing up regularly.
Walking sessions: Tuesday – Sunday · Closed Mondays
· Morning: 7:30am
· Afternoon: 3:30pm
During each session, volunteers take the dogs for walks, help with feeding, and spend time socialising with the pack.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Building compassion for animals- one classroom at a time
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Education visits
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Laws for Paws Vietnam offers education programs for schools across Ho Chi Minh City — bringing rescue dogs into classrooms and students into the shelter to build empathy, responsibility, and compassion for the animals around them. Programs are flexible and can be tailored to fit the needs of your school.
Our Programs
Find the right program for your school
Early years & kindergarten
Paws for Learning
In-school visitIn-school sessions with a rescue dog teaching empathy, gentle handling, and compassion for animals.
Primary school
Paw Pals Academy
In-school visitAnimal welfare education focused on compassion, responsible ownership, and understanding dog behaviour.
Middle & high school
Paws for a Cause
Shelter visitHands-on shelter experiences including dog walking, grooming, and socialisation for older students.
All school ages
Weekend Warriors
Volunteer programSaturday or Sunday morning volunteering at the shelter — dog walking, grooming, and socialisation.
Middle & high school
Pawsitive Pals Club
School clubSupporting students to set up animal welfare clubs at their own schools with our guidance and resources.
OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS
See who’s part of the Pack
We're proud to have worked with some of Ho Chi Minh City's leading schools. If your school would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.
VISITING HO CHI MINH CITY?
Spend a morning with the pack
If you're visiting Ho Chi Minh City and want to do something meaningful with your time, come and meet the dogs. Through our Seek Sophie listing you can book a guided shelter experience - meet our rescue dogs, learn about animal welfare in Vietnam, and leave knowing your visit made a real difference.
No long-term commitment needed. Just show up, connect with the pack, and see our work up close.
Every purchase from the Pup Shop supports the dogs in our care.
Our canvas range - tote bags, coin purses, bottle carriers and more - is designed for everyday use, with everyday good built in.
Field-tested in chaotic environments, so you know these pieces will last 🐾
Can't make it to the shelter? Send what we need
DONATE SUPPLIES
From dog food to cleaning supplies, the shelter runs on donations of everyday essentials. Every item on our wishlist goes directly toward the daily care of the dogs.
Based in Ho Chi Minh City? Message us via Facebook or Instagram to arrange a drop-off.
Want to support us every month?
The Care Collective is our community of monthly supporters who keep the shelter running
- quietly, consistently, behind the scenes. Every month, without the pressure of a big campaign.