Get Involved!
The Chico Animal Shelter is YOUR community animal shelter, and there are many ways that you can get involved, from volunteering at the shelter to donating much needed supplies. If you would like more information about volunteering, submit the contact form below!
Volunteer!
Volunteers are the life blood of any animal shelter. We are always accepting new volunteers to help with many of our day to day tasks like working with our adoptable dogs, cleaning and shelter upkeep, socializing adoptable cats, and helping with animal adoptions. Other volunteer opportunities include tabling events, public education and promotion, and assisting with basic office tasks.
How to sign up:
How to sign up:
- Follow the link below to fill out our Volunteer Application.
- Complete the Volunteer Handbook Training. You will be redirected to this after completing the Volunteer Application. If you are not redirected to this page, see the "Volunteer Links" section below.
- Sign up for YourVolunteers. This is our scheduling program for volunteer shifts.
- Sign up for an Orientation Shift on YourVolunteers. You will learn the volunteer basics and discuss what kind of volunteer opportunities you are interested in during this shift.
Foster!
Foster care volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, dogs, and cats. Some animals may only need a home for several days, while others may need several months of care. By offering your time, energy, and home to an animal in need, you prepare an animal for adoption into a permanent home and prevent overcrowding in our shelter. We are particularly in need of foster homes to help feed orphaned kittens. This is a challenging but very rewarding job, and spring brings many orphaned kittens to the shelter.
How to sign up:
How to sign up:
- Follow the link below to fill out our Foster Application.
- Wait to be contacted by the Foster Coordinator to see what kind of fostering is currently needed at Chico Animal Shelter.
Volunteer Links!
Dog Behavior Modification Training Courses: