Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Volunteers

ASPCA: 4th of July pet safety tips

2005-07-02T09:05:00.000-07:00

ASPCA: keep your pets safe for the 4th of July "The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers top tips for animal safety for Independence Day."

Rancho Coastal Humane Society - Encinitas, Ca

2005-06-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

Rancho Coastal Humane Society - Volunteer Rancho Coastal Humane Society is always looking for volunteers. Located in sunny Encinitas, Ca., they are the worlds first solar powered animal care facility.

Berkshire Humane Society

2005-06-17T08:10:00.000-07:00

Berkshire Humane Society - Berkshire, Ma is looking for volunteers- early morning kennel cleaning, satellite adoption counselors, foster homes for adult cats and more!

ASPCA: Want to Start An Animal Shelter?

2005-06-03T08:23:00.000-07:00

ASPCA: Want to Start An Animal Shelter? "Every week, the ASPCA's National Shelter Outreach (NSO) department receives dozens of requests for help from people looking for ways to improve the lives of animals in their communities. And every year the NSO staff visits more than 150 shelters throughout the country, talking with directors, volunteers and employees, discussing their problems and assisting them with suggestions and resources." Click on the link for more info-

IFAW | Community Led Animal Welfare (CLAW)

2005-05-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

IFAW - Community Led Animal Welfare (CLAW)
IFAW's Community-Led Animal Welfare (CLAW) brings new hope. CLAW provides desperately needed veterinary services to dogs and cats, as well as vital animal care education to pet owners in some of the world's poorest communities. Since its start in 1999, CLAW’s team of veterinarians and local volunteers have treated, vaccinated, and provided spay and neuter services to sterilize thousands of companion animals.

Farm Sanctuary

2005-05-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

Farm Sanctuary Help rescued farm animals at either the New York
or California sanctuaries. Great website too, be sure to check it
out!

Maui Humane Society Newsletter 1st Quarter 2005

2005-04-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

Maui Humane Society 1st Quarter 2005, Volunteer Opportunities
They are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of positions
including assisting the kennel staff, updating kennel signs, pet therapy, vet assistants and more.

Volunteer - The N.O.A.H. Center

2005-03-24T08:19:00.000-08:00

Volunteer - The N.O.A.H. CenterTop Notch Animal Care Facility in Stanwood,Wa. seeking vet assistant volunteers for the spay/neuter clinic- a few positions during the week are available.

Pro Animals Romania Newsletter 3

2005-03-07T09:12:00.000-08:00

Pro Animals Romania Newsletter 3 Get the latest news the Pro Animals organization including volunteer info!

American Humane: Animal Cruelty Laws

2005-02-28T18:27:00.000-08:00

American Humane: Help Strengthen Washington's animal cruelty laws.
The current cruelty law in Washington does not provide sufficient penalties for acts of animal cruelty. It is imperative that those found guilty of cruelty to animals receive appropriate punishment and counseling. American Humane’s research on The Link® between violence to animals and humans indicates that animal abusers are often violent in other areas.

NYC Resources: Volunteer with the ASPCA

2005-02-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

NYC Resources: Volunteer with the ASPCA. One of the largest humane societies in the world is looking for animal volunteers for a variety of positions.

The Saga Society, Ambergris Caye, Belize

2005-01-22T10:18:00.000-08:00

The Saga Society, Ambergris Caye, Belize is in desperate need of an
autoclave used to sterilize instruments for spay/neuter and other
procedures. Please contact them if you have one or know of a
clinic or supply house that might donate an autoclave to them.

Humane Disaster Fund - Asian Tsunami

2005-01-06T11:10:00.000-08:00

HSUS Disaster Fund - Asian Tsunami
"In the wake of the massive tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people in southeast Asia, Humane Society International (HSI), the international arm of The HSUS, is receiving many reports from local humane organizations in the areas impacted by this terrible disaster. At this time, HSI is assessing the animal situations in Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Indonesia and plans to work with our many international partners in the affected communities to deliver relief to animal victims and their caretakers."

Mercy Corps | Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis

2005-01-04T06:48:00.000-08:00

Mercy Corps | Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis assistance
A reputable organization you can donate money to for the
incredible disaster that hit southeast Asia.

Volunteers : In Defense of Animals - Africa : Chimpanzee Rescue

2004-12-02T14:15:00.000-08:00

Volunteers : Chimpanzee Rescue Work with national staff and other expatriate volunteers to rehabilitate adult and infant chimpanzees, victims of a thriving and illegal commercial bushmeat trade.

ROLDA Shelter - Romania

2004-11-27T22:20:00.000-08:00

ROLDA SHELTER in Galatzi has a very cool international volunteer program, wherein you can stay at the shelter with all the basic amenities while you volunteer. If you're planning a European vacation be sure to get on over to Romania and check this shelter out!

Cozumel Humane Society - Cozumel, Mexico

2004-11-08T18:18:00.000-08:00

Cozumel Humane Society Always looking for volunteers! Plan on vacationing in Cozumel soon? Drop by the shelter and volunteer for a half a day, you'll be glad you did (and so will all the furry friends!) See this page for more volunteer info.

Sea Shepherd - Taiji Dolphin Petition

2004-10-31T09:53:00.000-08:00

Stop the slaughter. Each year from October through March, in small towns across Japan, thousands of dolphins and small whales are confined and brutally killed. These slaughters take place in fishing towns including Taiji, Iki, Ito, Futo and Izu. During those months, Japanese fishermen herd whole families and pods of dolphins, porpoises and small whales into shallow bays and mercilessly hack them to death. Most of these small cetaceans are sold as meat in restaurants and stores, while some are destined for a life in captivity. Please sign the petition to let the Japanese government know that this massacre must stop.

The Animal Rescue Site : Feed an Animal in Need

2004-10-30T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Animal Rescue Site : Feed an Animal in Need Just a click feeds an animal! Great site, please check out their sponsors and items for sale.

No More Homeless Pets Conference Ohio Oct. 22

2004-10-16T11:22:00.000-07:00

Best Friends Animal Society - No More Homeless Pets Conference The conference includes panel discussions, workshops and optional intensive seminars that explore successful model programs and provide how-to information on community outreach strategies, fundraising methods, increasing adoptions and spay/neuter, feral cat programs, volunteer recruitment, media relations, and coping with burnout.

HSUS Disaster Animal Response Team

2004-10-01T11:47:00.000-07:00

Humane Society of the United States is seeking volunteers for the "Disaster Animal Reponse Team" (DART). See this page for criteria and contact info.

South Beach, Florida Animal Rescue Groups

2004-10-01T11:41:00.000-07:00

South Beach, Florida, Pets,dogs,cats, rescue, adoption list of groups that need volunteers more than ever after the tremendous hurricane devastation over the last 6 weeks.

Lamma Animal Welfare Centre - Hong Kong

2004-09-22T20:12:00.000-07:00

LAWC located in Hong Kong. Check out the awesome, beautifully understated website and their volunteer link at the bottom right of the page.
If you get a "chinese language" prompt, just cancel it, the site is in english as well. Be sure to see the pups up for adoption!

Pro Animals Romania Newsletter Sept. 19th, 2004

2004-09-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

Pro Animals Romania Newsletter Sept. 19th, 2004 Warning - Graphic Text. Please read about the dire situation and what you might do to help these animals out. As soon as I get a petition to the Romanian representatives together, I will post a link here for you to sign. If you are in Romania please see what you can do about volunteering for Pro Animals. Many thanks!

Helping Paws Animal Shelter - Illinois

2004-09-18T18:42:00.000-07:00

Helping Paws Animal Shelter located in Crystal Lake, IL. Sunday September 26th they are having the "Paws in the Park" walk-a-thon, so if you're in the area, get on out and bring yer pooch! (Hey they may need volunteers for the event as well)

A petition for Spain's dogs

2004-09-13T10:30:00.000-07:00

A petition for Spain's dogs Stop the torture and hanging of sighthounds in Spain. From the website: "Sighthounds in Spain suffer terrible during their short lives. Kept in darkness, starved and brutalized, they are ritually hanged when hunters want rid of them at the end of hunting season. Please let the Spanish govt. know that this is not acceptable."

Paws for a Cause - British Columbia, Canada

2004-09-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

BCSPCA-Paws for a Cause Sunday, September 12, 2004. Join animal lovers across BC to walk for the animals and help make this year's fundraising walk the largest in BC SPCA history! Great events like the RCMP dog demonstrations, relays and games and the grand parade of shelter dogs!!

PAW - Pets and animals resource site

2004-08-31T20:03:00.000-07:00

Pets and animals resource site. Click here to sign a U.S. Nationwide spay and neuter/no-kill petition for your state.

.::Main Line Rescue::. Pennsylvania

2004-08-31T19:26:00.000-07:00

.::Main Line Rescue::. in Wayne, Pennsylvania, part of the Main Line community. Kennel is currently seeking volunteers to help out with what looks to be quite alot of dogs and cats.

Collective Good Cel Phone Donation

2004-08-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

Collective Good. Send in your old cel phone and help out the American Humane Society while you're doing it!

Donate your old Cel Phone!

2004-08-23T10:59:00.000-07:00

Wireless Fundraiser lets you donate that old cel phone to an animal rescue group or shelter. Every year 130 milliion cel phones are discarded in the U.S. alone, which is not only a waste but an environmental burden as well.

C.A.P.E. - California

2004-08-22T10:19:00.000-07:00

Center For Animal Protection and Education in Scotts Valley, Ca. is a large rescue group and sanctuary whose volunteer needs vary throughout the year.

Baja Animal Sanctuary - Mexico

2004-08-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

Baja Animal Sanctuary located in Rosarito Beach, Mexico. This is the only no-kill shelter in northern Mexico in need of volunteers for fostering, animal socialization and vet help for spaying and neutering etc.

Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets- Illinois

2004-08-18T16:11:00.000-07:00

H.E.L.P. is a great site with many volunteer positions available, please lend a hand if you're in the Fox Valley -
St. Charles area of Illinois.

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs - Ohio

2004-08-16T11:02:00.000-07:00

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is always looking for volunteers in the northeast Ohio area.

Senior Dog House - Big Fork, Montana

2004-08-16T10:54:00.000-07:00

The Senior Dog House is always looking for volunteers for a variety of tasks like walking the dogs, obedience training and transport.

H.A.R.T. senior dog rescue - Southern California

2004-08-16T10:49:00.000-07:00

H.A.R.T. senior dog rescue and adoption is celebrating 20 years assisting older dogs who desperately need homes. As you probably know its alot harder getting older dogs and cats adopted, so IMO these adoption and rescue groups need all the help they can get!

Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize

2004-08-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Belize offers volunteer positions and internship programs.

Rolda Animal Shelter - Romania

2004-08-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Rolda Animal Shelter in Galatzi, Romania is always seeking volunteers and donations. Please read the "news" section to find out more about volunteering.

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary - Africa

2004-08-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone cares for rescued chimps on a 100 acre reserve. No direct volunteer link available, but you can
contact the director on the "Further Details and Sponsors" page.

Wild ARC - Victoria, B.C.

2004-08-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

Wild Arc Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Victoria, B.C.-
Vancouver Island Centre is seeking volunteers thru October to help directly with the animals.

Walking the Dogs, a directory of animal shelters and sanctuaries for volunteers

2004-08-14T07:51:00.000-07:00

Walking the Dogs is the main site which lists active humane volunteer opportunities throughout the 50 U.S. states, Canada and the World. It also features an animal volunteer message board and links to related sites including cetacean conservation links.