VOLUNTEER
TNR Volunteer
TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN is an effective and humane way to end the breeding cycle of feral cats and returning them to their colonies to live out the rest of their lives. Join WAAG’s effort to address the over population of feral cats and reduce the number of unwanted pets in our local shelters.
Whether you'd like to take an active part in trapping cats or transport trapped cats to and/or from the veterinary clinic there is a need.
Our Trap-Neuter-Return Program is time consuming, but very rewarding in a “feel good”, “making a difference” kind of way. There are many ways to volunteer in our effort to stabilize the feral cat colonies within our community. Some ways don’t even involve leaving your home . . . coordinating dates, times and schedules between the care takers and our TNR team; setting up appointments with various veterinarians are just a few. If you’d like more “hands-on” involvement, we always appreciate extra help setting up and checking the traps or releasing the cats after surgery, once they are home again. Transporting the cats to and/or from the veterinary clinic for spay/neuter surgery is always a huge help! We require you to have a reliable vehicle, proof of current insurance, and a valid driver's license. Transport times are typically a morning drop-off and afternoon to evening pick-up. However, these times can be flexible with enough notice. If our Trap-Neuter-Return Program interests you as a volunteer contact WAAG by clicking on the button above.
Volunteer Your Time
Offering your time not only makes a real difference in the lives of animals in need, but also benefits the community we call home. Each one of us holds a unique talent and each of us can make a difference in our own small way.
So put your talent to work and start where you are. Become a WAAG volunteer! When dreams for change becomes an action, our dreams become reality. Together we can do it!
Volunteering your time can be as simple as delivering pet supplies to someone who is homebound. Making phone calls to area veterinarians to check pricing on services, schedule spay/neuter appointments, follow-up calls are just a few ways to volunteer without ever having to leave your home! Once COVID restrictions are eased and we are able to be more active in the community, volunteering your time could involve hanging flyers for WAAG’s next event, baking sweet treats for our Bake Sale at the Farmer’s Market or manning our booth for an hour or two. The opportunities are only limited to your imagination. Contact WAAG for volunteer opportunities by clicking on the button above!
Fostering Animals In Need
There are many reasons to become a Foster Volunteer. Have you just lost a beloved pet and miss having that “extra heartbeat” in the house but aren’t ready to commit to another pet just yet? Consider fostering, it may be just what your heart needs! Looking for a new addition to the family? Fostering could be a “test drive”, “testing the waters” before making a long term committment! Older and afraid of outliving a new pet? Or maybe you just LOVE animals and can provide a safe, loving home for animal who needs a place to stay until a more permanent solution is found. The reasons are endless! Short-term care for an animal in need benefits both the animal and the caregiver! Fostering an animal can be a very rewarding experience! Interested? Fill out our Foster Application today!
Generally, WAAG “advocates” for animals, addressing the needs of the community and their animals. WAAG does NOT have an adoption program. But occasionally, the solution to the “need” is an immediate, safe, temporary home or shelter for pets that have no other place to go. Our Foster Volunteers provide a safe place for a pet that is lost and just needs a safe place, off the streets, until the owners can be notified. Or, sometimes it’s a litter of kittens, too young to be spayed/neutered or adopted out just yet. Fostering can be for just a matter of a couple of hours, overnight, or as long as 30 days, depending on the situation. Every situation is different. The personal comfort level and/or skills of the Foster Volunteer are always considered and matched with the level of care needed for each animal.