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Some of
our furry new arrivals have had little experience with
people or life beyond a chain, a backyard, with nothing to
do and no human company. Others may have lived in a puppy
mill, where the animals are sales income and breeding
property, receiving little human warmth.
Dogs and
cats who spend time with our volunteers learn about trusting
human friends, confidence of mastering manners, and the
rewards of friends forever.
Volunteers
help in many ways. Here are some examples.
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Grooming and walking dogs
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Playing games and petting kittys
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Showing pets at scheduled off-site events such as
parades, festivals, and more
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Working with pets and meeting people during outings
aboard MAC (mobile adoption center)
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Providing educational information at booth displays for
community Fairs and other events
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Helping with fundraising projects
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Learn
through special workshops/trainings such as emergency
first aid for pets, training techniques, disaster
planning, and more
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Participating in shelter improvement and cleanup
activity
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Joining the pet therapy teams visiting residents in area
nursing homes through our PAL – Pets Are Love – program
New
friendships blossom when people share common interests,
exchange ideas and information and become an advocate and a
voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.
To qualify:
Must be 18 years of age
Attend an orientation meeting of about two
hours
Present a positive image as a representative
of the TSPCA
And, of course, enjoy the animals!
For more, visit the TSPCA’s
volunteer auxiliary’s website,
Here's The Poop
or
call Becky at 918.625.3980, or the TSPCA, 918.428.7722 to
request an application and establish time lines for
orientations, activities and volunteer meetings.
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