Assist with fundraising activities throughout the year.

Volunteers help us with the following: Daily Cat Care, Marketing, Administrative support, Social Media, Fundraising events, Grant research, Website maintenance, Newsletters and more! Reach out to us to learn more.

Help us keep our dogs healthy and active!

Walking dogs and cuddling cats in our shelter Taking animals to outside adoption events Taking animals to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and schools. Helping with events and fundraisers Driving animals to the vet or transporting to rescue Helping in the shelter with animal care, including bathing and grooming, helping with laundry, washing food and…

Volunteers groom, tack and lead horse to classes.

Volunteers support and focus on the riders and assist with classes

Volunteers help with grooming, cleaning stalls and maintenance.

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in being involved with helping animals. We need volunteers for many jobs including animal care, customer service, fundraising, marketing and promotion, fostering, baking and sewing. There are many ways to help! We accept volunteers starting at age 11.

Walking Dogs at the Athens Co. Dog Shelter: walkers provide exercise and enrichment for dogs currently being housed att the shelter. Walkers MUST attend a new volunteer training session prior to walking dogs.