Animal Shelter Volunteer Training

The city shelter relies on  to help provide quality care for shelter animals and find them new homes.  

New volunteers attend 3-5 hours of training spread over a few weeks, with new classes starting twice each month.  Once training is completed, you may volunteer your time during any of our business hours, seven days a week.  There are no set schedules or shifts and you do not have to come the same time each week. We ask new volunteers to commit to a minimum of 1 hour per week for 4 months once training is completed.

 We welcome student volunteers between the ages of 8 and 14 years in the company of a parent or other responsible adult.  With a parent’s permission, high school students aged 15 to 17 years may volunteer independently.  

You can be a:

Dog Friend - Our dogs are always grateful for a walk or game of ball.  As a Dog Volunteer, you will provide exercise, practice walking on-leash, and off-leash play-time to our available dogs and puppies.  You will learn how to socialize the dogs and promote good behavior, making them more adoptable.

Cat Friend - Petting and playing with our cats greatly relieves the stress and confusion of shelter life.  A scared or shy cat will often blossom with a little attention.  As a Cat Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to offer your care and affection to our adoptable cats and kittens. 

Community Event volunteer - Promoting our services in the community brings new adopters, volunteers and donors to the shelter.  Community Events Volunteers help to plan and participate in special events such as festivals, fairs and fundraising events. 

Call or come by the shelter for a volunteer application. 

This round of training is:

Wednesday July 6th  -  5:30pm to 7:15pm

Saturday  July 9th  - 10:30am to 12:15pm

Sunday July 10th - 11:00am to 12:45pm