Get Involved
The Anti-Cruelty Society has provided shelter and medical care for thousands of animals since 1899. Volunteers make our success possible by helping throughout our shelter, veterinary clinic, from home and beyond! If you love animals and are interested in lending a helping hand - you've come to the right place!
On-site Volunteering
Adult Volunteer Program: Explore how adults 18 years of age or older can train to work with visitors, dogs, and cats who come through our facility. Visit our How to Become a Volunteer page for more information.
Teen Volunteer Program: Learn how teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can help out throughout our organization with their peers every other weekend. Visit our Teen Volunteer page to find out more!
Off-site Volunteering
Foster Volunteering: Act as an additional lifeline for underage, undersocialized or sick animals by becoming a Foster Volunteer. For additional information on foster volunteer requirements and an application click here.
Pet Visitation: Volunteer with your dog to visit a community organization in one of our three specialized programs. Candidates must be able to provide their own transportation and have a dog in their care with a Canine Good Citizen certification. To learn more about Pet Visitation opportunities click here.
Do It Yourself Donations: Enrich the lives of shelter pets by creating fun and functional crafts from home. From no-sew to crochet, we have a variety of techniques and projects that you create and then donate to needy shelter animals. For a list of projects click here.
Special Events: Act as an ambassador for our organization by helping us plan, implement and execute events throughout the community. Candidates for this program must complete Special Events Training and should have exceptional personal presentation and customer service skills. Learn more by clicking here.
If you would like to hold your own event to support the animals of The Anti-Cruelty Soceity, download our 
Special Event Guidelines.
