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Volunteer
Ways to Volunteer
Volunteers are truly the backbone of an animal shelter. Whether it is an hour, a partial day or a full day you have available to help us, we will greatly appreciate your helping paws!
When we open the shelter, we will need you to help us with:
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Dog walking
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Cleaning kennels, cat condos and common areas
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Socialization of cats and dogs (play time, pets and purrs)
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Training
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Events and fundraising
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Transportation of pets to vet visits and other shelters
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Clerical duties such as answering calls and emails
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Onsite laundry
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Maintenance
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Landscaping
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Transportation of pets
Requirements for volunteers
Must be 18 or older (or 14 when working with a parent or other responsible adult).
Must be willing to undergo required training.
Foster
A major part of any shelter is their foster program. There is no more personal and impactful way to help animals than by becoming a foster. Wags & Whiskers has a variety of foster opportunities - - You can foster a mom and her litter until they are old enough for vaccines and altering - - foster an animal who needs some quiet time after surgery or treatment - - care for an animal until space is available - - whatever the reason, these animals need some extra love and care before they can be adopted. Providing foster care for a few days, weeks, or months can be a lifesaving gift for an animal.
Food, medication, kennels, toys and other basic supplies you will need are provided, along with training and care instructions.
Fosters are asked to:
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undergo required training.
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be willing to submit to a home visit by the shelter prior to application approval.
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be willing to provide transportation to veterinary visits or to the shelter when needed.
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be willing to provide care as recommended by the veterinarian and/or shelter manager.
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be willing to assist with the adoption process.
Help make a difference and sign up
to volunteer or foster today!
Find the applications online here:
