A clean and well-maintained shelter cuts down the spread of disease, animal and human injuries and allows an increase in live releases.

Key Responsibilities 

• Clean and sanitize kennels and glass rooms
• Replace soiled linens
• Clean litter boxes
• Follow protocols to prevent disease contamination
• Spot clean with mop and scoop throughout the day, both in kennels and in outdoor pens and fields

Qualifications 

• Be detail oriented and be able to follow instructions
• Be 13 years of age or older
• The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds when necessary
• Must follow appropriate disease containment procedures

Training Provided

• Volunteer orientation
• Instruction video “Kennel and Cattery Cleaning”
• Slideshow “Dog & Cat Training”

Time Commitment

 Volunteer commits to a minimum of eight hours per month.