About
We are a non profit animal shelter our business is dependent on adoption fees and donations. In our shelter we house dogs, cats, horses and other animals. We also offer dog training classes for new pet owners
How to adopt a pet
First, find the pet you want and then you set up an appointment with a staff member. To set up an appointment you can click adopt pet and then fill out the necessary forms online then you will be given the time to speak with our staff at the shelter. Or you can set up an appointment through email or by phone if you prefer. You can call this number 555-555-5555 or use this email animalshelter@gamil.com to talk to an employee.
Rehome a pet
In order to rehome a pet you have to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members. Once you have an appointment, bring your pet to the shelter and the shelter employee will decide whether or not to take the pet in.
Volunteering
Our animal shelter relies heavily on volunteers in order to function. If you are interested in helping out or want to meet other people who have a similar interest in animals then we encourage you to sign up
Volunteer positions
There are a variety of volunteer positions to meet the interests of every volunteer
Cat socialization
Exercise and socializing is an important part of a cat's needs while they are living in an animal shelter. What volunteers for this position will be doing is letting cats out to play, be brushed, given treats, and played with. This job takes place anywhere between 8am - closing time which is 5pm. Volunteers can show at any time between this range as long as they spend at least two hours a week with the cats.
dog socialization
In an animal shelter environment it is important to interact with our dogs to keep them sand and happy. Giving social stimulation to dogs will make them much less prone to aggression from being cooped up all the time. Volunteers for this position will take the dogs out into the grass field and play with them. We have tennis balls, tug toys and other things for the dogs to play with. Ideally the dogs in our shelter will get out three times a day to keep them happy.
Community outreach
We always need help with getting the word out to the public about our work. Volunteers take animals into nursing homes and other outreach events. If you are interested then you can contact us at our email or phone number.
Fundraising and events
Because we are a non profit shelter we rely mostly on donations. At these events volunteers can be asked to do any number of different tasks.
Front desk volunteer
Our front desk is the first thing that customers will interact with and is usually busy. Volunteers will help with filing, data entry, returning phone calls, making copies, and answering phone calls
Morning cleaning assistant
Every morning our volunteers clean all the kennels and give the animals clean blankets, food, water, and toys. Volunteers can sign up to clean either cat or dogs. This process is done daily from 7 to 10am.
Yard work
There is always yard work to be done. Volunteers pick weeds, mow the grass, trim bushes, wash the dog, pick up trash and much more.
Volunteer requirements
Must be at least 16 years of age. Anybody under 16 years of age will need to be accompanied by an adult to attend orientation and participate with volunteering.
- Must be able to commit to a schedule when volunteering
- Be able to physically do the tasks required when volunteering
- Be a team player and get along with staff, visitors and other volunteers
- Attend a volunteer orientation
- Volunteers are expected to commit to at least 12 hours per month
Volunteer Benefits
- Gain fulfillment and purpose by helping animals
- Volunteer work can be put onto a job resume as experience.
- Meet other people while volunteering
How to become a volunteer
- Send in your volunteer application The very first thing that you need to do is to fill out the form with the applicable information. And then you will be contacted by a volunteer coordinator and then they will
- Attend the orientation and training uring the orientation you will learn all about the shelter and meet all the other volunteers and staff. And if you are working with animals you will be required to take a basic animal handling class.
- Buy your volunteer supplies Volunteers are required to wear a t-shirt and an apron and if they are directly handling dogs. Volunteers are required to purchase these items before their first shift. We have a stock of spare supplies in case you don't have these items but you can't always count on them always being there.
volunteer schedule
Volunteers are expected to volunteer at least 12 hours per month. You can schedule these hours when you sign up. The online volunteer application can be found here.