We take in between 4,000 to 5,500 animals annually. With the help of our
volunteers, rescues, and community we strive to maintain no-kill status.
Which means that no healthy or treatable dog or cat will be euthanized at
Alachua County Animal Resources & Care for reasons of population
control.
Our Volunteer Program is designed to enrich the lives of cats and dogs
during their stay at Animal Resources & Care. With your help our animals find their
permanent adoptive home. If you want to make the difference in the life of
an animal become a volunteer or foster.
Eligibility Requirements
- Approiate clothing including long pants and closed toes shoes
- Junior Volunteers 10-17 years old
- Junior Volunteers must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
- Adults must bring a valid drivers license or ID
- Attend volunteer orientation and training
- Fostering available to neighboring counties
- Proof of Rabies vaccination and County license* for existing pets required when fostering
- If you transport animals to local or out of county rescues, you must own the vehicle you use
True Volunteer Opportunities
- Cat Cuddler
Take cats and kittens out of the cage to engage and socialize them
- Dog Wrangler
Take dogs and puppies out of the kennel to explore, potty, play and relax
- Animal Photographer
Capture dog and cat’s personality for the website and social media
- Dog Play Group Attendant
Assist staff with supervising how dogs interact with each other in groups
- Enrichment Facilitator
Gather the other volunteers to create toys, treats, and activities to enrich the dogs and cats lives while in the kennel
- Event Adoption Counselor
Help potential adopters interact with and talk to them about the animal of interest personality.
- Off-Site Events Assistant
Adoption Counseling at an off-site location, walking and watering the dogs while they attend the day-long events.
Assist by sharing your experiences at volunteer fairs, etc.
- Foster Parent/Sleepovers
Take home a cat or dog that would benefit most from time away for medical, behavioral, or social purposes. Doing this helps us obtain information on the dog or cat’s behavior and personality.
- Doggie Day Out
Give a dog a break from the shelter by taking them around town for hikes, exposure, advocation, and socialization.
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