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 16 or older.
Volunteer duties will depend upon age and skill level as determined by the shelter manager.
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:
