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The following volunteer programs ARE RECRUITING at the October Orientations: Please check back soon for updated information!
The following volunteer programs ARE NOT RECRUITING at the October Orientations: Please check back soon for updated information!
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Animal Photographer
Adoption Assistant
Behavior and Enrichment
Community Outreach
Development
Evaluation Coordinator Assistant
Fundraising/Special Events
Foster Care
Humane Education
Kennel Assistant
Licensing Office Assistant
Veterinary
Wildkind
General Guidelines
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to serve their hours
independently. Some departments require volunteers to be 18 years of
age, please refer to the position descriptions for additional
information or requirements.
- Volunteers 10-15 years of age may join our ‘Partner Up Program” and
volunteer with a parent or relative that is at least 18 years or age or older in some of our programs. Both members of the Partner Up team must attend
the Volunteer Orientation, interview, trainings, and must
volunteer their time together. Please view the position descriptions for more information on age requirements.
- We’re sorry- due to the nature of our services, children under 10
years of age are not allowed to volunteer at the animal shelter.
Children may participate by providing foster care to an animal if their family joins the Foster Care program.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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- Who can be a foster care volunteer?
- How do I become a foster volunteer?
- Do I need to provide any supplies?
- Do I need special skills or training to become a foster care volunteer?
- What types of animals need foster care?
- How long will I be fostering an animal, and what type of care is involved?
Who Can Be a Foster Care Volunteer?Our foster care volunteers come from all walks of life! No
experience is necessary; we will train you! This program is perfect for
families, college students seeking hands-on animal experience, busy
professionals who can’t commit to pet guardianship, and senior citizens
looking to put their experience to work. Foster volunteers must be
willing and able to drive foster animals to the shelter at least weekly
for regular health and behavior checkups. |
How Do I Become a Foster Care Volunteer?
Anyone interested in becoming a Foster Care home for the Larimer Humane Society must attend our volunteer orientation and the Foster Care training class within the same month.
At the orientation, you will have the opportunity to sign up
for an interview with the Foster Care Coordinator. Following the
interview, you will be signed up to attend our Foster Care
Introductory Training; this introductory training class will allow you
to be added to the list of foster care volunteers.
For more
information, please email our Foster Care Coordinator at
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Do I Need to Provide Any Supplies?
No. The shelter will provide you with all needed supplies including
food, leashes, litterboxes, etc.; however, we do appreciate it if you
are able to provide some supplies such as litter, leashes, etc. All items
you purchase for foster animals are tax deductible to the full extent
of the law. We do ask that you provide a spare bedroom or bathroom for
your foster animal to live in. The shelter provides all veterinary care
for foster animals. |
Do I Need Special Skills or Training to Become a Foster Care Volunteer?
Our program is designed to suit your experience and interest levels.
Some animals require medications and veterinary treatment and some just
need a warm place to stay. We’ll work with you and your comfort level,
provide you with necessary training, and we’re always available to
answer your questions. All new foster volunteers start with fairly
low-maintenance foster animals and work their way up to the more
time-intensive foster experiences, if they wish. |
What Types of Animals Need Foster Care?
Our most common foster animals are kittens with nursing queens, or
weaned kittens and puppies that need a few weeks to grow strong before
placement. We often have homeless adult cats and dogs suffering from
treatable illnesses such as Upper Respiratory Infection or Kennel
Cough, or animals recovering from surgery. On occasion, the foster
animal may have been the victim of neglect or abuse and emotional as
well as medical care will be needed. On occasion, we are in need of
foster homes who can care for undersocialized small mammals (rats,
hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc.). The Society may also call upon
foster volunteers to help reduce over-crowded conditions at the shelter. |
How Long Will I be Fostering an Animal and What Type of Care is Involved?
The average stay for a foster animal is three weeks, but some foster
animals can require up to 3 months to recovery from injury or illness.
Some foster animals, like newborn kittens, require round-the-clock
care. Puppies and kittens need structured socialization and basic
manners training. Others, such as hamsters or birds, simply need daily
attention. We’ll arrange a foster care time commitment around your
lifestyle, work schedule and vacation plans. The foster care department
offers periodic educational seminars relating to many aspects of animal
care including but not limited to cat enrichment, puppy raising, and
rabbit care. |
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Food Partnership with Poudre Pet and Feed Supply |
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This generous local business is proud to
be the premier donor of food for all dogs and cats cared for by the
Larimer Humane Society, and supports their mission to “promote and
provide responsible care and treatment of animals."
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Giving the Gift of Comfort to Our Shelter Animals |
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The dogs at the Larimer Humane Society are resting more comfortably these days thanks to the generosity of our community. We are thrilled with the tremendous response to our Kuranda "Donate-a-Bed" program! More than 70 dog beds have been donated! Please check our website soon for your opportunity to give the gift of comfort to the cats and kittens in our care!
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Shelter, Foster Care, Behavior/Enrichment and Veterinary Wish List |
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- Cat and dog bath wipes
- Hot dogs (non expired and non opened packages)
- Small and extra small nylon snap puppy collars
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