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Cat Care Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: STARLIGHT STRAYS SANCTUARY

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Overview

As a Starlight Strays Sanctuary Cat Care Volunteer, you will support our mission by caring for the animals at our brick and mortal location. By ensuring that the cats you are caring for have a clean space, food, fresh water, soft bedding, and toys for enrichment, you will be playing a critical role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of felines in need.

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning: Follow Starlight Strays Sanctuary's standard operating procedure for cleaning the cat areas, including, but not limited to: litter boxes, water bowls / fountains, food bowls, walls, floors.
  • Socialization: Meet the animals where they are and provide them with opportunities for socialization, for example: facilitating playtime, giving gentle pets, sitting in the space.
  • Medicating: Some cats may require medications that need to be administered in a variety of ways. Any needs of this type will be discussed with you by a member of our rescue team and you will not be expected to be responsible for anything that you are not comfortable with.
  • Monitoring: Monitor the condition of each animal during your interaction and follow provided guidelines to record and report any observed behavior.
  • Schedule Coordination: Work with the rescue team to coordinate care schedules and notify team members of any changes or delays. Note: We are hopeful to open our brick and mortar space in late February. Cat care core hours for a.m. and p.m. will be published soon and we welcome your input!

Requirements

  • Age: Must be at least 18 years old. Minors are welcome to volunteer with a parent or guardian.
  • Transportation: You must have reliable transportation.
  • Training: Must attend an in-person training session during one of the provided times. Note: We are hopeful to open our brick and mortar space in late February. Training session schedules will be published soon and we welcome your input!
  • Animal Experience: Previous experience handling or caring for animals, particularly cats, is preferred.
  • Communication Skills: Must be comfortable communicating with rescue team members.
  • Time Committment: Willingness to help on a regular basis by assisting during defined cat care hours. Volunteers should be interested in committing to helping as able for a period of at least 6 months.
  • Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move animal carriers and supplies (up to 20 pounds).
  • Empathy and Compassion: A genuine love and care for animals that drives your desire to make a difference.

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About STARLIGHT STRAYS SANCTUARY

Location:

To Be Announced!, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235, US

Mission Statement

We are a 501(c)(3) cat rescue based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in high-quality veterinary care and special needs felines. Founded and run by veterinary professionals, we aim to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome our community's most at-risk felines: strays.

Description

Starlight Strays Sanctuary (SSS) stands as a beacon of hope and compassion for the feline community in Pittsburgh. Founded and operated by dedicated veterinary professionals, SSS is an animal welfare organization committed to illuminating the lives of at-risk felines. Our core mission revolves around reducing overpopulation through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), delivering high-quality veterinary care, and extending a helping hand to those with unique needs.

At the heart of our sanctuary is a constellation of care, where empathy serves as our guiding star. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats, ensuring each feline receives the specialized attention they deserve. With a focus on community collaboration, we engage with veterinary clinics, local businesses, and government entities to make a lasting impact on feline welfare. While our focus is first and foremost on the felines we serve, we take a holistic approach to situations of cat owners in need and do our best to keep cats with their owners whenever possible.

Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for Pittsburgh's feline friends-one cat at a time.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Animals

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

To Be Announced Soon!Penn Hills, PA 15235

(40.45862,-79.81847)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 - 3 hours per week or an agreed upon arrangement (bi-weekly, etc.)

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