What: Walk, play catch, offer companionship and make new furry friends at Wags and Walks Adoption Center. Wags and Walks is a community of dog lovers working to promote shelter dogs as the best dogs in the world and to break the stigma that rescue dogs are damaged goods. Through advocacy of unique family-friendly foster and adoption programs, Wags and Walks’ commitment is to help decrease the number of dogs euthanized in local shelters by showing the community that you can find wonderful dogs of all breeds and sizes through rescue. Impact: Your volunteer efforts contribute to the happiness and health our dogs. Socializing and caring for these dogs during their stay at the Wags & Walks center is key to their happiness, and ultimately their adoption. With over 3 million dogs entering shelters each year, giving back to these dogs in need is an amazing way to give back and keep them happy while they wait for their forever home. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Every second Saturday come volunteer to have fun with adorable and adoptable dogs at the Wags and Walks Adoption Center. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to walk, bath, feed and play fetch with the dogs at the adoption center. Requirements: 18 years or older Must be comfortable around dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments Please do not bring your own dogs No cell phones Must have closed toed shoes Additional Details: All of these dogs have come directly from a high-kill shelter environment and need patience and love while they decompress. Click Here To Watch An Orientation Video

Los Angeles, CA

7/27/19 7:45 AM +more

Hello Amazing Volunteers, Ouick Overview: We have an Adoption Event Saturday and we need your help! Are you available Saturday April 27th from 1-6pm? If you can't stay the full 1-6pm, we have shorter shifts too 1-4, 3-6 or helping with transports would be amazing too! Water is available for all, you'll be fed pizza and paid in doggie kisses! Mission & Impact: We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from various Los Angeles shelters the day they are to be euthanized. Our goal is to help provide animals with a second chance to a happy life and to help reduce pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs. Once rescued, we place our dogs into loving foster homes while they await adoption. We do not keep dogs in kennels. Placing the dogs in foster homes is the first step to rehabilitation, as it allows us to thoroughly evaluate a dog's demeanor and needs enabling us to make the perfect match of dog and permanent owner. We attribute our high rate of successful placement to our foster program. At Ace of Hearts, we do not discriminate against any breed, including those in the bully breed family. Additionally, Ace of Hearts is dedicated to educating the public on how to be responsible pet owners and on the importance of spaying and neutering. We believe the real solution to pet overpopulation is through spaying and neutering pets. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Helping with setup and/or teardown Transporting dogs from their foster homes to the event, or back home afterwards Refilling water bowls, making sure dogs have treats and are comfortable Walking dogs Hanging out with dogs (this is 70% of the job) Cleanup Location: West HollyWood Petco 508 N Doheny Dr West Hollywood, CA 90048 Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm for Volunteers (event runs from 2:00 to 5:00pm for the public) ​Requirements: All ages and ability levels are welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers are required to fill out an Ace of Hearts Volunteer Waiver Form. We do Require a Volunteer Waiver from everyone, that will be sent via docusign.net. Please reply to an email you will get confirming you are able to volunteer. * Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Additional Details: If you aren't able to make it to this event, we have many volunteer opportunities every day! In addition to needing volunteers for this event, we are always in need of standby volunteers for the next two weeks. For example, transporting a dog to the vet or delivering medication for a dog in need, dog walking or even fostering for just a few nights. If this sounds of interest to you, please reply with your availability and tasks you might be interested in helping with. If you are available to help, please call 310-652-8683 or email volunteers@aceofheartsdogs.com We look forward to hearing from you!

West Hollywood, CA

4/27/19 1:00 PM

Hello Amazing Volunteers, Ouick Overview: We have an Adoption Event Saturday and we need your help! Are you available Saturday May 11th from 1-6pm? If you can't stay the full 1-6pm, we have shorter shifts too 1-4, 3-6 or helping with transports would be amazing too! Water is available for all, you'll be fed pizza and paid in doggie kisses! Mission: We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from various Los Angeles shelters the day they are to be euthanized. Our goal is to help provide animals with a second chance to a happy life and to help reduce pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs. Once rescued, we place our dogs into loving foster homes while they await adoption. We do not keep dogs in kennels. Placing the dogs in foster homes is the first step to rehabilitation, as it allows us to thoroughly evaluate a dog's demeanor and needs enabling us to make the perfect match of dog and permanent owner. We attribute our high rate of successful placement to our foster program. At Ace of Hearts, we do not discriminate against any breed, including those in the bully breed family. Additionally, Ace of Hearts is dedicated to educating the public on how to be responsible pet owners and on the importance of spaying and neutering. We believe the real solution to pet overpopulation is through spaying and neutering pets. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Helping with setup and/or teardown Transporting dogs from their foster homes to the event, or back home afterwards Refilling water bowls, making sure dogs have treats and are comfortable Walking dogs Hanging out with dogs (this is 70% of the job) Cleanup Location: West HollyWood Petco 508 N Doheny Dr West Hollywood, CA 90048 Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm for Volunteers (event runs from 2:00 to 5:00pm for the public) ​Requirements: All ages and ability levels are welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers are required to fill out an Ace of Hearts Volunteer Waiver Form. We do Require a Volunteer Waiver from everyone, that will be sent via docusign.net. Please reply to an email you will get confirming you are able to volunteer. * Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Additional Details: If you aren't able to make it to this event, we have many volunteer opportunities every day! In addition to needing volunteers for this event, we are always in need of standby volunteers for the next two weeks. For example, transporting a dog to the vet or delivering medication for a dog in need, dog walking or even fostering for just a few nights. If this sounds of interest to you, please reply with your availability and tasks you might be interested in helping with. If you are available to help, please call 310-652-8683 or email volunteers@aceofheartsdogs.com We look forward to hearing from you!

West Hollywood, CA

5/11/19 1:00 PM

Hello Amazing Volunteers, Ouick Overview: We have an Adoption Event Saturday and we need your help! Are you available Saturday May 25th from 1-6pm? If you can't stay the full 1-6pm, we have shorter shifts too 1-4, 3-6 or helping with transports would be amazing too! Water is available for all, you'll be fed pizza and paid in doggie kisses! Mission: We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from various Los Angeles shelters the day they are to be euthanized. Our goal is to help provide animals with a second chance to a happy life and to help reduce pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs. Once rescued, we place our dogs into loving foster homes while they await adoption. We do not keep dogs in kennels. Placing the dogs in foster homes is the first step to rehabilitation, as it allows us to thoroughly evaluate a dog's demeanor and needs enabling us to make the perfect match of dog and permanent owner. We attribute our high rate of successful placement to our foster program. At Ace of Hearts, we do not discriminate against any breed, including those in the bully breed family. Additionally, Ace of Hearts is dedicated to educating the public on how to be responsible pet owners and on the importance of spaying and neutering. We believe the real solution to pet overpopulation is through spaying and neutering pets. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Helping with setup and/or teardown Transporting dogs from their foster homes to the event, or back home afterwards Refilling water bowls, making sure dogs have treats and are comfortable Walking dogs Hanging out with dogs (this is 70% of the job) Cleanup Location: West HollyWood Petco 508 N Doheny Dr West Hollywood, CA 90048 Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm for Volunteers (event runs from 2:00 to 5:00pm for the public) ​Requirements: All ages and ability levels are welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers are required to fill out an Ace of Hearts Volunteer Waiver Form. We do Require a Volunteer Waiver from everyone, that will be sent via docusign.net. Please reply to an email you will get confirming you are able to volunteer. * Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Additional Details: If you aren't able to make it to this event, we have many volunteer opportunities every day! In addition to needing volunteers for this event, we are always in need of standby volunteers for the next two weeks. For example, transporting a dog to the vet or delivering medication for a dog in need, dog walking or even fostering for just a few nights. If this sounds of interest to you, please reply with your availability and tasks you might be interested in helping with. If you are available to help, please call 310-652-8683 or email volunteers@aceofheartsdogs.com We look forward to hearing from you!

West Hollywood, CA

5/25/19 1:00 PM

Quick Overview: As an Adoption Counselor, you will be assisting the adoptions team with processing contracts and completing the adoption experience. Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, founded in February of 2000 by Eri Cronkhite, began with a dream and the determination to make it happen. Inspired by a goal to end the senseless suffering and destruction of homeless animals due to the overpopulation crisis, Eri developed an adoptions program for rescued strays and focused efforts on spay-neuter services. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Once the adoption team has approved an application and completed the adoption counseling, our new adopters need to be added to our online database and complete the application via Shelterluv. Clerks will work with new adopters to complete their Shelterluv profile, print contracts, photograph adopter with their new kitty, and send the adopter out the door with a smile. You will also be assisting with special projects, data entry and other tasks as needed. Requirements: You must be 18 years of age or older Demonstrate strong communication skills. Maintain engaging, polite and patient interactions with the public. Must be comfortable using a computer and navigating the simple online software. Being bilingual is a plus. Must be comfortable handling cats! Time Commitment of a minimum of 5 hours of service per month which can be completed in a one-day shift or split up into two 2.5 hour shifts. Must be available to work shifts during open hours which are: Thursday & Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 1pm-6pm.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 6/30/19

Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats is a community resource and rescue center that provides services to help quell the feral cat overpopulation in the Los Angeles area. We are an animal rescue dedicated to socializing feral cats and adopting them out to good homes as well as working with the community to find a humane solution to the cat overpopulation problem. We do TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) and offer free spay/neutering of cats to our Community Partners. Program Description: We are humanely controlling the overpopulation of cars on the street via spay/neutering. Young cats are taken in for socialization and then adopted out. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Cats must have their litter changed, rooms cleaned, simple medications given, babies bottle fed and love and attention given to frightened felines. You'll be expected to help socialize them and turn them into lap cats. MANY opportunities exist within the organization to aid our mission. Time Commitment: Shifts are 2 1/2 hours long, once weekly. Requirements: We provide an orientation and training. Wearing older clothes is recommended. Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Benefits: The benefits are emotional as well as physical. Simply being around purring cats is reputed to be good for one's health, and the satisfaction one derives in helping these creatures learn to trust humans and find forever homes is immeasurable.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 12/18/20

Do you have a little space, a big heart and a love of cats? Are you unable to commit long-term to a cat, or just want to find the "right" cat at your leisure? Do you want to build up some good karma in your life? You might just be a foster in the making. In order to foster you need to: -- Be at least 18 years old (or foster alongside a parent/guardian) -- Have a valid government-issued I.D. -- Have access to reliable transportation -- Be able to provide daily care for your foster cat -- Adhere to all program protocols and instructions -- Be able to keep your foster cat(s) indoor-only at all times What you can foster: -- under-aged kittens (with or without a mom) -- adoption-ready adult cats -- cats in need of medical or behavior support -- hospice / long-term medical cats LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FOSTER PROGRAM: http://sites.google.com/ heavenlypets.org/foster/home

Los Angeles, CA

Through 6/1/19

Quick Overview: As Perry’s Place volunteer, you are part of the team that creates a homelike environment for hundreds of homeless cats and kittens every year! Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: Heaven on Earth provides homes to up to 300 cats - many awaiting adoption. Our population includes under-aged kittens, special needs cats, senior cats, and feral cats. Our sanctuary is named Perry's Place in honor of Perry MacFarlane, Seth MacFarlane's mother. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Perry’s Place volunteers help clean and maintain the sanctuary to ensure the cats are comfortable and that the facility is ready for visitors. They spend quiet time socializing shyer cats and kittens, as well as working with senior or special needs cats who need extra grooming and TLC. They often help prepare for each weekend’s mobile adoption events as well. Please note that although you are welcome to interact with the cats, being a volunteer at Heaven on Earth does require a little elbow grease. Requirements: We ask for a volunteer commitment of at least 25 hours over 6 months. Volunteer Shifts 7:15AM - 9AM, daily; 9AM - 11AM; 12PM - closing (closing time varies by day of the week)

Los Angeles, CA

Through 6/30/19

Quick Overview: Spread the word about this free spay/neuter transport service! Organization Name and Website: Heaven on Earth, http://heavenlypets.org Mission or Broader Program Description: The mission of Heaven on Earth is to improve quality of life for homeless cats, particularly those who have few other options or who may be overlooked because of low potential for adoption. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Heaven on Earth Society for Animals is looking for some awesome volunteers to help with outreach for our SpayShip Transport Program! As a SpayShip volunteer, you provide support to a program that has facilitated the spay or neuter of more than 6,000 cats and kittens since it began in 2009. SpayShip volunteers also help periodically with tabling events, passing out flyers and talking with the public about the SpayShip program in particular and the importance of spaying and neutering in general. Canvassing is done in pairs. You will never be asked to canvas alone. Our goal is to reach out to as many people as possible and get as many cats spayed or neutered as we possibly can to help make Los Angeles a No Kill city! SpayShip is free to the public program. Requirements: SpayShip volunteers meet on Saturdays for community outreach aimed at spreading the word about this free transport service, focusing particularly on neighborhood canvassing in targeted areas of the San Fernando Valley. We ask for a volunteer commitment of twice a month for at least two hours.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 6/30/19

Our Mission: Ace of Hearts is a non-profit dog rescue that saves dogs from the shelters, giving them a new chance at life! We need your help by providing them a loving home until they're adopted and we'll provide everything else - a bed, food, treats, toys, a leash, and a collar. Overview: WE NEED FOSTERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS AND HAVE NO OTHER ANIMALS. We also need fosters who need playmates for their dogs. All of our dogs love humans, most love other dogs, but some like to be the only dog at home. We also welcome volunteer fosters, which will be outlined more below. Roles and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the care, feeding, cleanliness, comfort and safety of a dog! We will require the dog to be brought to our bi-monthly adoption events in West Hollywood, as well as shown to potential adopters. These meet and greets will be set up around your schedule, but we do ask that you are responsive to our calls and texts in order to set them up. These are NON NEGOTIABLE terms if you are a foster. Impact: Being accepted into our foster program is an extremely rewarding experience - you get to help rehabilitate dogs that were left to die at the shelter, giving them a second chance to be adopted! What we need from you: -To be 21+ (if under 21, then to have parent approval) -To foster for at least 4 weeks - but if you can only do 2, we'll take that too! -To have reliable transportation and be able to bring them to our adoption event in West Hollywood once a month and to a vet of our choice -To be comfortable with bigger breeds! We're a bully breed rescue and most of our pups weigh 50-90 pounds. Please do not reply if you can only do small dogs. -To have no children or cats in your home -To be able to start immediately -To have already discussed this with all landlords/managers/spouses etc. and have their approval If you have any questions, please reach out! Help us save lives! Please provide your phone number and email so we can contact you ASAP for a brief interview!

Los Angeles, CA

Through 2/22/23

We’re a 501c-3 non-profit dog rescue based out of West Hollywood. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs from many different SoCal shelters before they are set to be euthanized and placing them with a foster home until we can find them a forever home. We do not have a facility where we board our pups, which is why volunteers are such a vital part of our mission to rescue these death row dogs. We do require that our volunteers be at least 18 years of age. Events All of our adoption events are held at the West Hollywood Petco (508 N. Doheny Dr. 90069) from 1-6pm. We'll need lots of help with transporting dogs to and from the event, setting up, giving treats and water to the pups, donations, walking dogs, break down, etc. If you’re part of a group, the minimum age is 21 years. Let us know if you're able to attend. Adoption Event Schedule is as follows* Saturday February 16th 2019 1-6 PM Saturday March 2nd 2019 1-6 PM Saturday March 16th 2019 1-6 PM Saturday March 30th 2019 1-6 PM Saturday April 16th 2019 1-6 PM Petco (West Hollywood) 508 N. Doheny Dr. WeHo 90048 *Please note that these dates and locations may change. Dog Walking While we try very hard to avoid using boarding facilities for our dogs (as we love for them to be in a home environment), there are times when we need to place one or two dogs in boarding while we search for and interview a new foster. To give our dog some time outside of the kennel, we contact you to take he/she out on a walk, hike, or picnic at the park! Temperament Test We are interested in dozens of dogs throughout Southern California, located at several different shelters. We cannot place a dog in a foster home without knowing his/her temperament first, which is why we need volunteers to visit these shelters and “test” out the dog for us. It’s incredibly vital to saving dogs, especially when we can get volunteers to go to the further away shelters, as those are typically very high kill. The only requirements are that you understand dog behavior and own a cell phone that can take high quality videos. Home Checks When we receive an adoption application for one of our rescue dogs, we interview the applicant over the phone. If approved by our director, we schedule a meet and greet, and if both the dog and the applicant hit it off, we set up a home check for the applicant. Home checks help us determine if the potential forever home is a safe and loving environment for our foster dog. If interested, I can send you a form that walks you through the steps. Home checks are scheduled based on yours and the applicant's availability. Cat Test Do you have a cat? If you’ll allow our rescue dog to come over, on a leash and muzzled, to be introduced to your cat(s) let us know! Don’t worry; we only seek out cat tests for the dogs who we think will be good with cats (don’t react to stray cats, zero prey drive, etc). Knowing if a dog is good with cats or not helps us get the dog adopted more quickly! Freedom Rides and Transports We rescue dogs from shelters all over California. As a rescue, we can call a shelter and adopt a dog over the phone, but they do not transport. Volunteers are always needed to pick up the dog from the shelter. Some of these shelters are so bad, that if we do not pick up the dog the same day we tell them we are pulling, the dog will be euthanized. Yes, sometimes the shelters are far away, but this is the time when you actually get to save a life! Shelters in SoCal we rescue from are in the Los Angeles Area (ie San Pedro, Downey, Gardena, Simi Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach), San Diego, and the Inland Empire! Also, since they can’t drive, our dogs need help getting to adoption events, vet appointments, meet and greets with potential adopters, and moving to new fosters. Emergency Volunteers/Stand By’s This may seem like the least helpful, but actually our stand-by’s always save us & the dogs! We need you! You give us the days and times you are available and we add you to a list. Then, if something comes up that day- you will be the first one we call. This helps us reach out to volunteers with availability that day instead of calling our entire volunteer list. If there is a day, half a day, or even a few hours you can volunteer to be placed on a “call in case of an emergency” list, let us know! This can be for many different tasks, and almost always requires some driving. We try very hard to plan things in advance, but if there is a last minute opportunity to save a life, get a dog adopted, or a foster emergency, it helps to have a handful of people we reach out to first! We are in desperate need of standby volunteers! We Desperately Need Fosters! We still need long term fosters (30 days or more) and emergency fosters (for a couple nights). We provide all of the supplies that they need, you just need to provide love and support for these stressed out shelter dogs. If you are interested in either one please let us know ASAP! Please join our Ace of Hearts Volunteers group on Facebook and add this email address to your contacts so we don’t go to spam! You can give us a call any time at the office (310) 652-8683 Or send an email to volunteers@aceofheartsdogs.com Thank you so much!

Through 2/15/21