Shelter Friends is an organization made up of volunteers (ages 18 and older) with the following goals:
- Shelter Friends exists to improve and enrich the shelter experience for adoptable animals at the Cherokee Animal Shelter located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton, Georgia.
- Shelter Friends volunteers work intimately with both dogs and cats at the shelter to socialize, exercise, and provide mental stimulation through daily walks (dogs), human-to-animal contact and play, training and problem behavior resolution, and interactive play (learning through play).
- Shelter Friends also raises community awareness about adoptable animals at the shelter as well as participates in fundraising and community outreach activities.
The group volunteers Tuesdays through Fridays 10 am - 4 pm.
Since our volunteers will become an integral part of the shelter team, we ask that you take a moment to review the following questions to ensure this program is the right fit for you:
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Are you able to commit to at least 6 hours a month during the hours of 10 am and 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays?
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If you are interested in working with dogs, are you able to safely lift 10+ pounds and do you feel you are able to safely leash and walk dogs in excess of 40 pounds?
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If you will be working with cats, are you able to lift 10 pounds?
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Are you willing to participate in obedience training of shelter dogs and/or socialization of shelter cats?
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Are you willing to participate in at least three volunteer training sessions which will include reading materials, watching DVDs, and shadowing experienced volunteers prior to becoming a certified volunteer?
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Are you willing to assist with fundraisers and community outreach events?
If you answered yes to the above, please complete the following registration form and we will be in touch to schedule your first training session. Thank you for supporting the Cherokee County Animal Shelter.
