Volunteer

We always need and appreciate volunteers! Animal Services has numerous opportunities for anyone 18 years of age or older to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, call (805) 781-4413 or (805) 781-4400.

ARF

The Animals Requesting Friends (ARF) volunteer group works in the animal shelter walking and grooming dogs, socializing cats, providing adoption counseling, assisting pet owners in finding lost animals, and giving assistance in finding homes for lost, found, abandoned, or unwanted animals. These volunteers also photograph animals in the shelter for the web page, coordinate adopt-a-pet events, provide assistance with clerical work, and offer foster care for animals waiting for adoption. ARF volunteers maintain a “wish list” for people looking for a specific type of animal, and a “lost and found” list to reunite owners with their pets even if they have not come in the shelter. For more information, call Larry Kahn at (805) 781-4413.

HEELING TOUCH

San Luis Obispo County Animal Services has partnered with Juvenile Services to bring homeless pets together with troubled teens from our community. Youths participating in the program teach basic obedience to dogs from the shelter. In the process, they learn concepts, responsibility, compassion, and respect. At the same time, animals from the shelter become more adoptable. For more information on this program contact Animal Services Humane Educator at lhardy@co.slo.ca.us