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Fort Lauderdale's No-Kill Shelter

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Volunteer Info & Applications

Thank you for wanting to save lives by volunteering with Abandoned Pet Rescue

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (18+)

This application is for adults (18+) interested in volunteering at APR events and the shelter.

Please note: Volunteers under 18 are prohibited from volunteering with dogs in any capacity. This includes dog walking, grooming, and volunteering as an event assistant or dog transport/handler.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

YOUTH VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (14-17)

YOUTH VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Note: The minimum age to volunteer is 14. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and, in order for your application to be considered, one of the following forms must also be submitted along with your youth volunteer application:

YOUTH SUPERVISION COMPLIANCE FORM

This form is for parents/legal guardians who intend to accompany their youth for supervision purposes only.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FOR ADULTS

This form is for parents/legal guardians accompanying a youth who also wish to volunteer.

FOSTER APPLICATION (21+)

Abandoned Pet Rescue’s Medical Adoption is a permanent or temporary home for a cat or dog with medical or behavioral special needs.

Thank you for helping a pet that needs extra love!

DOG FOSTER APPLICATION
CAT FOSTER APPLICATION

GROUP & CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

A volunteer day is a great way to build teamwork while supporting our lifesaving mission. Your group/employees can assist Abandoned Pet Rescue staff with essential shelter tasks or special projects that benefit our pets and visitors that we couldn’t achieve without you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GROUP VOLUNTEERING

If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@abandonedpetrescue.org

DOG WALKING TRAINING AND ORIENTATION/

If you are applying to volunteer with dogs (e.g., dog walking, handling at events, grooming, etc.), you must complete the Dog Walking Training and Orientation.

Once your application is received, you will receive an email with a link to register for the next available session.

Dog Walking Training and Orientation sessions are held twice monthly.

CAT CARE ORIENTATION

If you are applying to volunteer with cats, you must complete the Cat Care Orientation.

Once your application is received, you will receive an email with a link to register for the next available session.

Cat Care Orientation sessions are held on the second Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT ABANDONED PET RESCUE

ADOPTION CENTER

  • Shelter Chores
  • Receptionist / Greeter
  • Maintenance
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Pet Transporter

ANIMAL CARE

  • Pet Groomer / Bather
  • Dog Trainer
  • Dog Walker
  • Cat Enrichment
  • Cat / Dog Fostering

MARKETING & FUNDRAISING

  • Graphic Designer
  • Pet Photographer
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Grant Writer
  • Donor Solicitor

EVENTS

  • Event Coordinator
  • Committee Member
  • Cat / Dog Handler
  • Event Photographer

See Hope In Action

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Our volunteer Gary recently took our adoptable sen Our volunteer Gary recently took our adoptable senior Bulldog Ray for a day out in the sun โ˜€๏ธ and hereโ€™s what he had to say about Ray! ๐Ÿš™

โ€œTook Mr. Ray out for a little adventure today, and, once he accepted the fact that he couldnโ€™t drive or sit up front, he was fine. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿถ He really is one of the sweetest dogs ever. โค๏ธ๐Ÿถโ€

Thank you Gary for giving Ray a break from the shelter! On Senior Sundays, we like to share our older cats and dogs up for adoption to show how they deserve a chance at a loving home too. ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿก

If youโ€™d like to get to know more about Ray and/or fill out an adoption application, or if youโ€™d like to become a volunteer like Gary, please visit abandonedpetrescue.org ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿพ

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #seniorsunday #bulldog
Yesterday was Siblings Day and Caturday! We may be Yesterday was Siblings Day and Caturday! We may be a day late, but we still wanted to share our sweet sibling pairs up for adoption. Swipe to meet ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿ˜ป

๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Coraline & Wybie (bonded pair)
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Roger & Beau (bonded pair)
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Peanut & Stinker (bonded pair)
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Chili & Taco
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Glinda & Fiyero
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Shrimp & Scampi

Visit abandonedpetrescue.org to read their bios and to fill out an adoption application ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉต They are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped! Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿพ

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #siblings #cats
FOSTER STILL NEEDED FOR PREGNANT MOM โฃ๏ธ PLEASE SHA FOSTER STILL NEEDED FOR PREGNANT MOM โฃ๏ธ PLEASE SHARE JUDY โ€ผ๏ธ

Judy arrived with her daughter Ginger after being rescued from The Redlands where they were abandoned. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

Judy is expected to give birth soon. We are looking for a foster for about one to three months, ideally with a quiet home or a room where she can be left alone with her babies. ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿถ

All supplies will be provided. If you can make this commitment for one to there months, please complete the foster application under the volunteer tab on our website, abandonedpetrescue.org, or email us info@abandonedpetrescue.org ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉต 

Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿพ

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #dogs #fosterdog
Happy National Pet Day from the adoptable cats and Happy National Pet Day from the adoptable cats and dogs of Abandoned Pet Rescue! ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿถ

Thank you to every volunteer, adopter, foster pawrent, staff member, donor and supporter who helps these sweet animals while they patiently wait for their forever homes! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿกโฃ๏ธ 

While loving our pets is something we do every day, today encourages helping out pets still waiting to find the companionship and attention they deserve. ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿฅบ

To adopt, foster, volunteer, or learn more about our no-kill animal shelter, visit abandonedpetrescue.org ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท APR is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿพ

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #nationalpetday #adoptdontshop
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