Animal Volunteer

Friends of Bay Village Community Cats is looking for volunteers to foster kittens. Friends of the Bay Village Kennel (FOBVK) has changed its name to Friends of Bay Village Community Cats. We have long…

If you've ever encountered a therapy animal at Denver International Airport, chances are it's an airport employee. The Canine Animal Therapy Squad (CATS) has been calming the nervous flyers since October 29, 2015 (National Cat Day,…

September 16 - The Enclave of Newell Creek, an assisted living facility in Mentor, this week partnered with the Lake Humane Society to bring in dogs and kittens to brighten their residents' day.Jessica Dougherty, director of sales and…

September 14, 2022 By JAMES EVANSRutherford County Schools Outside the school on the Homer Pittard campus on Friday morning, there was a scene that some might call eerie. It started with a group of proud kindergarten students, followed by…

(Photo credit: FluxFactory/Getty Images)The temperatures are starting to drop and the leaves are just starting to change. Yes, fall is fast approaching, and with it comes a celebration of the changing seasons. Over the weekend, the…

The 5-year-old dog named Bruce had already suffered by the time he was housed in a kennel in the city of Los Angeles.In May 2021, a shirtless, barefoot man arrived at the South LA shelter with the brown and white dog by his side. The man…

Public concerns about Stanly County Animal Protection Services (SCAPS) were brought to county commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. Shelter volunteer Kathryn Russell said in public comments "the SCAPS community would…

People are threatening to put their dogs down due to the cost of living crisis, an animal rescue charity has revealed.Large Breed Dog Rescue volunteer Jo Wood, from Sittingbourne, says the charity has been overwhelmed by pet owners who!-->…

Help support the animals at the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary in Northport and join Team Annabelle for the Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run. Run, walk or just moo and join Team Annabelle from Lewis Oliver Farm…

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - It's lunchtime at Bindi Farms in Santa Ynez. Lauren Mrozowski spends hours feeding her animals every day. Every 200. "Our dairy cows, our dairy goats, the pigs, the sheep...we have about 80 pasture…

The director of the Norfolk city-run animal shelter was granted permission to work remotely and move to Florida earlier this year.But, since early July, Jennifer Held has worked another job at a Florida animal shelter while drawing her…

There is a rise in the number of abandoned animals on the streets of Cumbria, raising fears of an animal welfare crisis. The cost of living crisis has left many families struggling to feed themselves and heat their…

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Beth Pinyerd By Beth Pinyerd As the school bell has rung, we seniors and baby boomers can truly find a “niche” or place in preschools and schools. Volunteering to help others costs nothing except!-->!-->!-->!-->…

The City of Loveland's environmental education program saw record attendance last spring, with more than 1,000 elementary school students participating in lessons about local flora and fauna. Now, the Open Lands and Trails division is…

Alaina Fordice met someone this summer that she will never forget. While working for an adventure-based travel camp and services for teens called The Road Less Traveled, the Vicksburg native had the opportunity to be part of…

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department's Animal Control and local animal rescue organizations are in high demand as the number of abandoned animals has increased and the number of adoptions has decreased.As of Tuesday afternoon,…

Dogs. The cats. The Marines. They will all be at the Oconee County Animal Services office on Saturday.US Marines Corps soldiers and recruits volunteered to help the shelter with a special pet adoption day.After:'The 13th Juror': Judge…

People who consider themselves competent and experienced cat parents may actually give their felines too much affection — or at least not pass it off in the best way, a new study reveals.Previous research has helped establish how cats…

Seven dolphins from a pod of 10 stranded in Whakanewha Bay on Auckland's Waiheke Island were refloated late Friday afternoon. A Department of Conservation spokesperson said the dolphins were seen returning to the Hauraki Gulf, with a…

BROOKINGS - Thursday evenings are busy at the Brookings Multicultural Center - this is when the center hosts a free ESL course."I have a pink print shirt," said Qian Ye, who is originally from China and has lived in Brookings for nearly…

Capacity issues at Charlotte-Mecklenburg animal shelters contributed to a 40% increase earlier this summer in the number of dogs being put down or euthanized, according to a recent analysis of public records by The Charlotte…

Hi Bedford! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community news matters! Let's dive into it. First, today's weather forecast: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 88…

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Fourteen climbers recently took up the Mount Kilimanjaro challenge to raise much-needed funds for the Sandton and Johannesburg SPCAs. The teams traveled for seven days, starting July 2, in Tanzania with the Kusudi La volunteer…

An Ontario veterinarian's canceled conference in the Caribbean nation of Turks and Caicos has led to the start of a non-profit organization that has helped hundreds of homeless dogs and cats roaming the islands, hungry and in bad health.Dr.…

Burlington, Ontario— July 25, 2022—The City has launched a new centralized volunteer program to better meet your volunteer needs. Access the City's volunteer announcements in one place to find out how to get involved. All volunteer…

Hello and welcome to LA on the Record - our local election newsletter. It's Julia Wick, bringing you a shortened summer edition of the newsletter with help from Dakota Smith and Ben Oreskes.With the campaigns still largely in reset mode…

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - This story is a great example of the power of kindness and resilience. A stray dog ​​in need of life-saving medical help is alive and well thanks to the work of many people. We want to warn you that some of the…

Dogs doubled in city kennels. Kittens thrown into shelters. Hamsters spend the night without food or water.A Los Angeles City Council committee hearing on Tuesday brought new details and allegations about dogs, cats, rabbits and other…

Ambulance equipped with modern equipment to help animals in distress in Yelahanka; will help save trapped birds A brand new ambulance with upgraded animal rescue equipment is going to be added to the infrastructure fleet for urban wildlife…

Mike and Jennifer with their dog, Bosley I adore my favorite canine pal and my rescue pup, Bosley, and I want to feed him the very best. Bosley is such a huge…

SAEGERTOWN — When Sue DeArment was called to pick up a red-tailed hawk in the northeast 31 years ago, she had no idea the bird would help transform the mission of the Tamarack Wildlife Center.In 1991, Lady Hawk was found with a damaged…

A Seaside Park police vehicle. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Seaside Park Police have released their weekly blotter. The blotter shows a sample of calls received during the past week. So far, the department has responded to 395 calls over the…

TEXARKANA, Ark. - Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the cat population in Texarkana, according to cat rescue advocate Amy Wurtele and Animal Care and Adoption Center volunteer Sheila Dubey."Because veterinary…

I'm Christy Ross, a business owner and originally from Warren County. I seek your vote for County Commissioner of District 1. Over the past four years as County Commissioner, I have worked to improve our county as a whole and have paid…

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — While visiting Shreveport Dog Park recently, you might come across many pooches that haven't been spayed or neutered. As of Friday, many of them are technically in violation of a mandatory spaying…

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services is placing dogs and cats in foster homes for the July 4 holiday long weekend. Information is available on the Athens-Clarke County Government website.On the Athens-Clarke Co government website…Steps to…

There are plenty of dogs and cats at Dothan Animal Shelter who need good homes.To learn more about these or other animals, call the shelter at 334-615-4620. Ask about sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and the…

A man and a cat he rescued from an Ohio shelter share a special bond because they have something in common - they both have one eye. Staff from the Humane Society of Richland County said a man named Dylan felt an…

providedSt John is launching its Therapy Pets program across the Upper South and West Coast, connecting volunteers and their dogs with people in hospital, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and schools.Paws and wagging tails are…

By Emily Burleigh American press Lake Charles resident Dana Frye has spent most of her life volunteering, especially for…

Broward County Animal Care, commonly referred to as the Animal Shelter, is full of dogs, and almost all of them are strays. "We're over capacity," said agency director Emily Wood. "Animals left in backyards, animals with…

The days are getting longer, the snow is melting, the wildflowers are blooming and that means it's time to get out and hike Scotchman Peak. The iconic!-->!-->!-->…

MONTANAWildlife agency plans to protect Yellowstone bisonHELENA — A wildlife agency that lost key court…

Over the years, the SPCA has prepared for all kinds of animals that it must help and protect. But the…

WARREN — Trumbull County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the closure of the East Liberty Street Bridge in Girard from 8 p.m. to midnight on July 16 for the Mount…

Philanthropist and event chair Jean Shafiroff hosted a launch party in honor of the 13th annual Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) Unconditional Love Gala. Around 200 people attended the launch party which took place at the…

East Texas Literacy Council, a non-profit organization based in Longview, has an immediate need for a…

Midland Daily NewsJune 3, 2022 The Midland Area Big Give recently donated $14,800 for Humane Society of Midland County Medical Services to ensure continued!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Wilford Abbott (Will) Sellers, 75, loving husband, father and grandfather of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, died…

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DEMING - Deming Animal Guardians is set to receive a $3,500 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to support their animal rescue work in Luna County.Petco Love is a national, nonprofit organization leading change for pets by harnessing…

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Every day, approximately 3,000 people in Utah are homeless. For many people going through a difficult time, taking your pet to the vet is next to impossible. This is where Ruff Haven: Crisis Sheltering comes…

WELL FLOATS – Following initial calls to its strandings hotline and the threat of an outgoing tide, local experts from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) deployed this morning to rescue seven dolphins Atlantic white-sided in…

IRON RIVER, Mich. (WLUC) — A seven-month-old dog in southern UP undergoes costly surgery on Wednesday.Sandy is a seven month old retriever mix. She has a broken leg in two places and surgery is needed.“She was from the Watersmeet Tribal…

One of my closest friends acquired a puppy, now a dog, a year ago. He's cute but very needy: he can't be left alone and was instantly made king of the house, just as important and absorbing as a human baby. Every time we go out with him,…

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Kitten season, the time of year when animal shelters see an increase in kitten admissions, is upon us. Meanwhile, Sugar House's Best Friends Animal Society says the influx of kittens needs a place to go.…

WEST CHESTER, PA - Spring brings National Adopt a Pet Day from a shelter, but when that has come and gone, many animals remain, waiting for homes in West Chester and around Chester County.Those adorable puppy and kitten eyes might look…

One Last Shovel: Volunteer Leaving Barn Sanctuary Hopes Others Will Enjoy Helping Animals (Crystal A. Proxmire May 9, 2022) Chelsa, MI - With sore muscles, mud stains on her jumpsuit and wisps of straw in her hair, Marne McGrath gave what…

Boys & Girls Club snack program The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County will be providing a snack for children during their summer program at the Siloam Springs Unit, located at 655 Heritage Court. Children do not need to…

TIVERTON, RI - Peace and serenity fill these New England hills, but the sound of a friendly farm animal is always bound in its path. Alpacas, donkeys, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, geese, peacocks, pheasants and partridges…

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Volunteers and those working in animal rescue received training Sunday on how they can help animals during natural or man-made emergencies.The East Texas SPCA hosted the Animal Investigation & Response (AIR) team…

ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – In April, Meals on Wheels Rowan celebrated its dedicated volunteers who support the organization by delivering meals, groceries, and more. Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver over 250 meals each weekday. In 2021,…

Southwest Florida has a plethora of opportunities to volunteer with environmental attractions, whether it's a retiree with lots of time and a bunch of skills to offer or a high schooler with little…

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 27, 2022) Kylie Sinclair is a three-year member of the Rockwall Heath Highsteppers, competing this year as a line instructor and Forever Girl. Kylie is the daughter of Becky and Greg Sinclair, and the sister of…

Tags: Campus Life, Community Service & Leadership, Homepage, students Drew Action fellows solve big problems Freshmen showcase plans, actions and approaches to critical issues at annual Town Hall event…

East Texas Literacy Council, a non-profit organization based in Longview, has an immediate need for a…

Posted on April 21, 2022 It's National Volunteer Week, and at the City of Fort Worth, we value volunteers and their commitment to fulfilling the…

Rise and Shine, Colorado Springs! It's Wednesday, so let's start with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather forecast: Rather cloudy and warm. High: 75 Low: 44. Here are the top three…

By Jon DunbarUrban renewal often leads to increased animal abandonment, but an ongoing development project in Incheon, west of Seoul, could lead to an animal welfare crisis. Demolition continues in the Jeondogwan (Missionary)…

Hello people of Austin! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host from the Austin Daily. First, today's weather forecast: A storm around the afternoon High: 88 Low: 67. Here are today's top stories in Austin: In March, business…

SAN DIEGO- About once a week, North County veterinarian Kwane Stewart visits San Diego's East Village to do his rounds, serving the community of dogs, cats, rats and birds that are the precious pets of the downtown homeless community.Some…

This week, the Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Kate Hanes, who volunteers at the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter.. The City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter houses unwanted or stray animals while helping them find their…

Posted an hour agoProposed bySubaru of America, Inc.CAMDEN, NJ, April 8, 2022 /CSRwire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that the automaker's popular Subaru Loves Pets exhibit, featuring adoptable pets from local pet organizations,!-->!-->…

Over the past month or so, the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Shanghai has created a lot of anxiety for the city's residents. Individuals and families have a number…

The Unsung Heroes of Petco Love prove the difference one person can make to create a better world for pets. Tweet that Petco Love and Victoria Stilwell positively traveled across the country to surprise these unsung heroes with a…

Sarah Richardson Support our local animal shelter Hello from SOLAS, and welcome to the next chapter of cats, cats, kittens!As always, SOLAS would like to thank our…