There are many ways to spend your time as a volunteer in an animal shelter. Since I started volunteering last year, I have spent time cleaning and caring for cats and rabbits, caring for and walking small dogs and big senior dogs, putting blankets in big dog kennels when it gets cold, doing laundry, and…
California Bans Sales of Commercially Bred Dogs, Cats, & Rabbits in Stores
With the passing of Assembly Bill 485 in California, all cats, dogs, and rabbits that are sold in retail stores within the state must come from shelters or rescue organizations starting on January 1, 2019. While there are various cities in the state which already have similar regulations, this is the first statewide bill to…
Learning How to Walk a Small Dog in a Shelter
Hint: It Isn’t Quite the Same as Walking Your Own Dog… I’d been really looking forward to the small dog walking class (30 pounds and under) at the shelter where I volunteer, since it was the one thing that was standing between me and what I love best…dogs! More of a Cat Lady Than I…
What Does a New Animal Shelter Volunteer Do?
Since becoming a volunteer at a local animal shelter I have been working with small animals (cats, rabbits, etc.) to learn how the shelter operates. I have been familiarizing myself with the layout of the facility, adoption process, how to read kennel cards (super important) and general understanding of the shelter. In the past weeks,…
Rescue All Dogs 