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Love Cats?

Animal Services is looking for volunteers to socialize our adoptable cats at the PetSmart location. Candidates must be:

  • at least 18 years of age
  • dependable
  • conscientious of safety procedures
  • experienced with cats

Complete a Volunteer Application Form (link below) and drop it off at Animal Services. 

VOLUNTEERING

We are looking for volunteers who are caring, responsible and committed to making a difference in the lives of animals in our care. If you are friendly and outgoing, join our team of volunteers. 

your Commitment

Once you have completed the interview and reference checks, you will be required to attend an orientation and hands-on training session.  Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm.  Sundays and evenings are also available at the PetSmart location.

volunteers responsibilities:

  • Walk or bathe dogs
  • Groom dogs and cats
  • Socialize and cuddle dogs and cats
  • Cuddle the cats at our off-site location – PetSmart
  • Help with special events

Application Form  Adobe PDF, 2 pages, 354 KB

We are not equipped to accept volunteers under the age of 18.  Youth interested in volunteer opportunities can contact the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society located on Rosslyn Road at (807) 475-8803.

Due to the vast amount interested in our volunteer program, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. We appreciate the interest, and your application will be retained on file until an opening becomes available.

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