So, you want to volunteer at the animal shelter? That's a great idea! The animal shelter could always use volunteers and there is a wide variety of things you can help with from office work and household chores to cleaning kennels and training dogs. We understand some people have limitations on physical activities or handling certain kinds of animals so we are happy to assign volunteering needs to your comfort zone.
Volunteer Orientation
We have had a boost of inquiries recently regarding people wanting to volunteer. With few staff members and lots of work to do, it is a bit difficult to train people individually on what to do and how to do it. Because of this, we have started a formal volunteer orientation and training to get everyone started all at once.
Our orientation leader is Paula and we are so grateful to have her help us out with this! She has a rich shelter and rescue history from her time volunteering with Haven Humane and the rescue Pets Without Partners so she is the perfect person to help lead this project.
Orientations will be the first and second Saturdays of the month starting at 11AM.
Please arrive and sign in between 10:30AM and 10:45AM.
If you have been considering but are unsure, or if you just want more information, feel free to attend, all you need to bring is your caring heart and a smile!
All new volunteers: Please plan to attend and complete Paula's orientation within 2 months of starting to volunteer at the shelter. You will be required to attend this orientation before you will be able to work with the dogs so we can make sure that you are informed on safety rules and procedures. If you are unable to attend, please speak with shelter staff.
Our orientation leader is Paula and we are so grateful to have her help us out with this! She has a rich shelter and rescue history from her time volunteering with Haven Humane and the rescue Pets Without Partners so she is the perfect person to help lead this project.
Orientations will be the first and second Saturdays of the month starting at 11AM.
Please arrive and sign in between 10:30AM and 10:45AM.
If you have been considering but are unsure, or if you just want more information, feel free to attend, all you need to bring is your caring heart and a smile!
All new volunteers: Please plan to attend and complete Paula's orientation within 2 months of starting to volunteer at the shelter. You will be required to attend this orientation before you will be able to work with the dogs so we can make sure that you are informed on safety rules and procedures. If you are unable to attend, please speak with shelter staff.
Different Ways to Volunteer
Dog Walking and TrainingTaking our dogs for walks is one of the most fun and easiest ways to volunteer! We will provide everything you need, a leash, treats, toys and even the dog! We have several fenced in yards where you can walk them around or even take them off leash to let them run play. This is also a great way to enjoy the companionship of animals when you are not allowed to have one where you live so come on down today and have fun with our resident pups!
Most of the stray dogs that come into our shelter either only know one or two commands or, unfortunately, none at all. The staff at the Trinity County Animal Shelter tries their best to provide training, correction and positive reinforcement for our dogs here. To praise good behavior, to help with any timid dog who may have had bad experiences with humans in their past or to teach them new tricks that they don't know. However, we also tend with customers by helping them with their dog's licenses, answering questions they may have about our dogs or introducing them to potential new additions to their home. We don't get as much time as we would like to give everyone the attention they need to correct their behaviors. If you would like to assist us in this endeavor, we would greatly appreciate it! Just come on down to the shelter and inquire about training. We will provide all the tools you would need and we will show you the commands we use for our dogs. So come on down today! |
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Trinity County Animal Shelter
530.623.1370 570 Mountain View St. P.O. Box 1228 Weaverville, CA 96093 |
Hours of Operation
Tues, Thurs, Fri and Saturdays from 12 noon to 4pm Closed Sun, Mon, Wed and all holidays |
Animal Control Contact
530.623.2611 Trinity County Sheriff's Department P.O. Box 1228 101 Memorial Dr. Weaverville, CA |
