"Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the Earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another."
​- Erma Bombeck

18 years or older, fill out form below:

If you are 16 or 17, you need to stop by our office with your parent/guardian in person to sign a volunteer application.
New to Volunteering?
Give us a call or send us a message so we can answer your questions!
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Can't volunteer? 
We are giving 5 volunteer hours for every $10 worth of donations. This can be monetary or items that we are in need of. 

Many ways to help!

DAILY NEEDS
​- Shelter Beautification
- Clean Team
- Handywork
​- Donation Duty
OFFICE NEEDS
- Adoption Assistant
- Admin. Assistant
- Pup Photographer
- Community Pet Pantry
WORKING WITH DOGS
- Bathing and Grooming
- Enrichment Team
- Play Pal
- RuffTail Runners
Rufftail Runners Laredo is a volunteer based, non-profit organization designed to take shelter dogs out of our shelter environment for fresh air and exercise in the park.

The idea was borrowed from Austin's own RuffTail Runners program. In late 2015, one of our volunteers, Ariella Scalese, came to us with the idea to open up our own program here in Laredo. We loved the concept and it was implemented in early 2016. Austin has been very gracious in sharing their program, trainings, and experience with RuffTail Runners Laredo.

To become a volunteer for this program, you must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and fill out the application.

Paws to Read

Children read to shelter animals, a beneficial program!
It:
​- helps puppies/kittens learn to stop and listen
- helps shy/anxious pets to be trusting and come to the front of their kennel
- helps children learn empathy as well as animal behavior 
- helps children improve their reading by providing a safe space to practice without the fear of judgment if a mistake is made

We have books available. Children can bring their favorite books. We are always appreciative of any books donated to expand our little library!​