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164 people are interested
Cat Enrichment & Adoption
ORGANIZATION: Austin Animal Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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164 people are interested
Cat Enrichment & Adoption volunteer: Cat whisperers, we need you! AAC can be a scary place for cats, with lots of noise and activity. Cat enrichment volunteers spend time giving extra love and attention to fearful felines, ensuring they are in clean and comfortable kennels. They also make sure rambunctious kittens get much-needed exercise and toys. Providing friendly customer service while assisting visitors in their search for their new family cat is also an integral part of the Cat Volunteer job.
Requirements to Volunteer- Complete a criminal background check as part of initial orientation.
- Commit the volunteering six hours per month.
- Have regular access to e-mail and have an e-mail address.
- 13 and 14-year-olds may volunteer with an adult who is also a volunteer
- 15 and 16-year-olds must have an adult attend orientation with them but can volunteer independently
More opportunities with Austin Animal Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Austin Animal Center
Location:
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702, US
Mission Statement
To provide public service and a safety net for lost and homeless animals in the community by providing necessary food, water, shelter and standard municipal veterinary care for animals in need. To provide placement services that will assist lost, homeless or sheltered animals to their homes or find new homes when necessary, to provide live outcomes for at least 90% of sheltered animals. To enforce animal regulations and assist the public with animal-related concerns, including impoundment, quarantine and other rabies control services in order to protect citizens and animals in our community. To provide animal services to the public in order to educate and prevent animal homelessness and promote humane, compassionate treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership.
Description
Austin Animal Center, the largest municipal animal shelter in Central Texas, provides shelter to over 18,000 animals annually and services to Austin/Travis County. This facility accepts stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed.
The goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoptions, foster care or rescue partner groups.
Animal Services has numerous programs and partnerships designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community and in your home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7201 Levander LoopAustin, TX 78702
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2021
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours a month
- 13 & 14 year olds must volunteer with a parent or guardian