• A brown dog with a harness attached to a leash, standing on a paved surface between two people. One person is wearing ripped black pants and white Crocs, the other is wearing dark pants and black shoes. The dog is looking at the camera with a relaxed expression.

    Volunteer Application

    From clerical work to kennel helpers, there are all kinds of ways to volunteer at the shelter! We treasure our volunteers and would love to have you join us today. Commitments can be as flexible or scheduled as you would like. To help you have the best experience possible, please complete an application to help us match your interests to our needs.

    Fill out an application.

  • A white cat with black markings on the head, lying on a brown carpeted cat tower, looking directly at the camera.

    Shelter Volunteer

    Help assist with a variety of tasks around the shelter to help us clean, organize, and care for the animals. At discretion of staff that day, tasks can include, helping clean dog kennels and cats area, sweeping and mopping floors, dishes, and laundry are all common. All ages welcomed: 14 and under need a parent or guardian present.

    Fill out an application.

  • A happy brown dog wearing a teal harness sitting on asphalt in a parking lot, with cars and a store named Blair's FARM & FLEET in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Date with a Dog

    Our Date with a Dog program permits approved volunteers to come pick a dog up and take them out and about for a few hours. You can go for a walk, grab an ice cream, or go shopping at dog friendly stores.

    Not allowed to do meet and greets with other dogs.

    Has to be back to the shelter before 4pm, pick up starts as early as 10am.

    18+ only.

    Fill out an application.

  • A black and white puppy lying on a beige carpet, looking at the camera with ears perked up. In the background, there is a red and blue ball toy.

    Foster Application

    Our foster program is a great way to help alleviate shelter stress in the dogs and cats. We have many needs for Fosters including dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. We also have a need for medical fosters from time to time.

    We recently introduced a short term foster program called Couch Crashers. his unique opportunity allows you to try our Couch Crasher experience and match with a dog for a short period of time. Think Thanksgiving break, Christmas Break, a weekend adventure partner, or even summer vacation.

    Become a Foster.