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At the Shelter:
If you love animals and are interested in getting more involved with Baypath, we would love to hear from you! We always need volunteers to help out with fundraisers and events, general shelter help, cat socialization, dog walking, and more. For information on volunteering at the Shelter, please see below to learn about just a few of the myriad volunteer opportunites available.
If you would like to help out with fundraising and events, click here for information on our upcoming activities. We also have the need for foster homes for some of our animals, usually pregnant cats and kittens. Please check out the Foster Care page for details. A Volunteer Application is available for download, or you can pick one up at the shelter.
Please note: Volunteers under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (who is at least 17) while at the shelter. We request a minimum commitment of 8 hours per month from all of our Volunteers.
Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
Need For Foster Parents
Baypath currently has a critical, immediate need for foster families for cats
who are pregnant or who have just had a litter. Sadly, kitten season is no
longer a season – it has become a year round situation. If you would like
to help out by offering a loving, temporary home for cats in need,
please call Elaine Brem at 508-877-8072. For more information on what
foster families do, please click here. To read a testimonial on how rewarding Fostering can be, read our success stories.
On occasion, we also have a need for foster families for dogs as well. A dog may benefit from being out of the shelter for a short while as he or she recovers from minor surgery or medical treatments. We also sometimes have dogs who, due to their size or breed, can find the shelter environment a bit overwhelming. If you could open your heart and home to a dog for a short time, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, who can tell you about any current dogs who may benefit from this program.
Big Buddy Program - A Special Opportunity
If you are not able to own a pet but love animals, consider
"semi-adopting" one of our special needs dogs.
Though it is
not common, we occasionally have dogs who become longer-term guests at the shelter because of age or health issues. These animals deserve a little extra attention and affection, and show unconditional love in return for just a little bit of your time.
A wonderful friendship can be made in just a few hours a week, and the experience will stay with you always. If you can commit to 3-5 hours a week of spending time with "your" dog, you'd be giving him or her a ton of joy. You can walk your dog, play fetch in our outdoor exercise pens, or just give him or her some hugs and tummy rubs. If you're interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator or call the shelter at 508-435-6938 to find out about any current longer-term canine guests.
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