Volunteer

Be a companion if only for a few hours. It's hard to describe the impact you can have on a shelter dog or cat when you spend a little time playing, grooming or simply snuggling with them.

Many of the animals who come to us have never had an attentive family. And others have lost their comfortable loving homes due to death or illness in the family, transfers, deployment, allergies or a host of other misfortunes. The sadness and confusion they feel is greatly reduced when they receive a little reassurance that they are still appreciated.

Become a Foster Parent. This may be the most rewarding volunteer activity you will ever experience. There is a special satisfaction that comes with rehabilitating an injured or frightened animal or socializing an "unadoptable" dog or cat to make it ready for a permanent family. And don't worry about becoming attached. Most people are surprised to find how easy it is to see one of their little wards go off to a permanent home where it will have even more attention.

Do what you do best!

Make phone calls
Mailing Campaigns
Special Events & Educational Promotions
Customer Service
Office/Clerical Support
Exercise Animals
Bath and Groom Dogs or Cats
Transport Animals
Photograph Adoptable Animals
Write Character Descriptions for web site

Professional help is always needed

Grounds Maintenance
Photography
Carpentry
Research
Fund Raising
Grant Writing
Obedience Training
Grooming
Veterinary Technicians

Or help out at our Thrift Store in West Columbia. We always need help with merchandising, helping customers and picking up furniture.

Volunteers are welcome from 9am until 9pm Every Day!

But we do ask that you register or call before coming so we can make arrangements to make your time with us more beneficial.

Together we can do it .... find all these special pets a home!