Assist the shelter by helping plan or coordinate fundraising efforts. Or spread the word in the community by assisting with marketing.
Occasional transport of pets is needed for events, special vet care and picking up new arrivals.
Laundry is never ending with the number of animals housed at the center. There are four washers/dryers that are ongoing throughout the day. Volunteers can also take laundry home and bring it back to help with the large loads onsite.
Scoop feces using a metal or plastic scoop and discard in the outdoor trash cans provided. To keep disease and parasites at a minimum, this is an extremely important daily task. • Fill holes the dogs dig in the yards so they don’t sprain ankles. Rake the strewn dirt or bring dirt in the wheel…
We have gorgeous gardens and grounds. People are needed to pull weeds, mow, trim, etc.
This is often the least favorite job but very crucial as there is always something that needs to be cleaned. Used cages must be disinfected including sides, floor and doors. Food must be organized with the newest in the back and oldest in the front. Please keep puppy and kitten food separate from adult dog…
We have an ongoing bottle drive. This has provided a monthly amount to help with bills. Volunteers sort and return bottles and hand in the receipts. This has become larger over the years and in 2020 the bottle drive raised over $40K!
This is often the most overlooked and one of the most important jobs of Adopt-A-Pet. Many animals come in and are very scared, shy and confused. Their worlds have been turned upside down. They need people to sit in and talk, sing or just spend time with them. Groom and pet cats. Groom and walk…
Thank you cards go out as soon as we receive a donation. They are an important part of our work and must be kept current.
Must be available one weekend day per month from 12:30 – 5:30. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering basic questions, merchandise sales, and maintenance of displays.