There are many ways that donations can help the Animal Services:

• Monetary donations benefit our Neuter Commuter & shelter programs. Donate online!
• Our Amazon wish list is frequently updated to reflect shelter needs. All items will be shipped directly to our facility.
• For more donation options, please view our printable donation wish list.

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Volunteers play an important role in our shelter.

You can help us:

• attend adoption events
• help us catch up on laundry
• join us for play groups
• match families with adoptable pets
• participate in dog training sessions
• socialize animals on walks or in playgroups
• take photos, help make treats
• so much more! 

Volunteers must:

• be at least 18 years old
• be able to effectively communicate with staff & residents
• have a friendly demeanor
• have the ability to work safely with animals

Hours earned at Animal Services count toward scholarship & graduation requirements.

Applicants can follow this link to submit an application online. Upon receipt of your application, our volunteer coordinator will be in touch to provide the next steps! 

Open your heart & home to animals too young or too sick to be adopted by becoming a foster family. Raise or nurse to health kittens, cats, puppies, & dogs. Then, bring them back to Animal Services so they can find forever homes.

If you'd like to be part of this rewarding program, fill out the foster application & return it by email or fax (352-671-8717), or bring it to our office at 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, during our regular business hours of:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Can't foster but want to help the babies in need? Consider purchasing an item from our Amazon wish list! If you'd like more information about the foster program, contact us at 352-671-8700, or send us an email.

Download the flyer here to share!

High school students can gain community service hours by participating in our youth foster program.

With a parent's approval & willingness to accept kittens into the family home, a student can gain 10 service hours per week toward graduation requirements for community service.

To be considered for this program, complete an application (see below link). If approved, students will be expected to feed, water, clean, & socialize the kittens to ready them for adoption.

Fostered kittens are returned to us when they are eight weeks of age and healthy. This program does not include nursing kittens; only kittens that can eat solid food. Students must be 16 years of age or older.

To apply for this program, please complete an application.