Volunteer
Lend a hand, make a friend
120 volunteers keep Pawhaven walking, socializing and smiling. Join them for a shift a week or a day a month.
Ways to volunteer
Dog walker
Take dogs out for fresh air and gentle training. No experience needed; we show you how.
Kitten socializer
Spend time with kittens and shy cats to help them become people-friendly.
Event crew
Help set up, greet visitors and run the table at adoption days.
Photo and writing
Take portraits for the pet finder and help write the stories behind each pet.
Getting started
Training, then your first shift
New volunteers attend a 90-minute orientation, shadow an experienced volunteer, and pick the days that suit them.
Orientation on the first Saturday of every month
Volunteers are 16 and over; younger helpers join with an adult
Shifts are 2 hours, mornings or evenings
Flexible: swap or skip a shift whenever you need
Volunteer sign-up
Say hello
Tell us a little about you and when you are free. Mei Lin, our volunteer coordinator, will reply within a few days.
The pet finder
Your new best friend is waiting
Filter by species, age, size and who they get along with. Every pet is vaccinated, microchipped and ready for a home.
Pawhaven Rescue
A community shelter in Fernbrook rehoming dogs, cats, rabbits and small pets since 2012. 41 Maple Row, Fernbrook. (555) 010-0148.