Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) has officially opened its popular Doggy Day Out (DDO) program to the public, offering community members a chance to give a shelter dog a few hours of fun and fresh air.

The program allows participants to check out an adoptable dog from the kennel for a temporary "field trip." These day outs can include a walk in the park, a cruise around town, or just a few hours of snuggling and relaxing outside the shelter environment.