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Volunteer Opportunities


We have an exciting volunteer program designed to make your spare time more rewarding! If you would like to volunteer your time any Saturday or weekday afternoon, please choose from the teams below. With so many choices, there are opportunities available for all. There’s more to Animal Control than you think!

 
 

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Mobile Adoption Team

"Runt Rescue" Team

Shelter Team

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The Mobile Adoption Team

Adoption Counselors
Co-ordinate volunteers for mobile adoptions
Set up and break down equipment
Walk, water, and supervise animals

*Mobile Adoption volunteers must be at least 16 years old and have parent/guardian permission.  Volunteers must commit to attending at least one Mobile Adoption event each month.

 CLICK HERE for our current Mobile Adoption schedule!

 


 

The Runt Rescue Foster Parent Team

Foster kittens, cats, puppies and dogs
Help produce newsletter for foster team
Help recruit foster homes and find permanent homes for foster animals

 

*Runt Rescue foster families must either own their home or have landlord permission.  They must be able to devote the time, money, and energy required to care for their foster animals.

 CLICK HERE to learn more  about the Runt Rescue Team!

 


 

The Shelter Team

Lost pet search assistants

Adoption counselors for in-shelter adoptions

Grooming

Office assistants
 

*Shelter volunteers must be 18 years or older and must commit to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours each month. All volunteers will be interviewed and must attend orientation and training classes.

Our shelter is open to the public Monday-Friday from 1:00 PM – 5:50 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

 



HCPHES Veterinary Public Health
612 Canino Road
Houston Texas 77076
Phone: (281)999-3191 Fax: (281)847-1911

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Last updated:  August 01, 2008 
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Houston, TX 77027
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