delh1 Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 im only 13 and at the end of the school year i want to volunteer at the shelter and my mom said she'll ask them but im worried they'll say no because of my age what should i do? Quote
abker17 Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 At our shelter if u are under 13 u have to have an adult with u if u want to work with any of the animals. I don't know how it is at other shelters, but I imagine it's pretty much the same. Check with u're shelter, they usually love having kids/teens get involved with rescue. Good luck! :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 have a birthday? :D just joking the shelters in my area do have youngre people there, they are just limited to what they can do. i guess your gonna have to see what your state laws say, and the policy of the shelter. good luck, i hope they let you we need more people that want to help. Quote
schippsmom Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 :Dog_run: I think it's wonderful you are willing to volunteer your time to a shelter!!!! :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: What an angle you are!! Paula & Re-Run Quote
Sanvean Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 I volunteer with a rescue group, and we have volunteers even younger than you! We don't have a building; the pets are fostered in our homes, and we hold weekly pet adoptions at local stores, like Pet Supplies Plus. The volunteers help play with the pets, groom them, walk the dogs, get them water and treates, etc. If the shelter isn't interested, you may be able to find other groups in your area at www.petfinder.org Good luck! :D Quote
__crazy_canine__ Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 There are plenty of rescues that will let you help but most likely not shelters. I am 13 too and I couldnt help out with a local shelter without my mom but then I found Straydog and I have been dedicated to them ever since. I will try to find a site that will help place you with a rescue if you want. ...Or you can do a search and find a website that has listings of places that want your help. Good luck on your search! Quote
Lucky Chaos Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 It really does depend on the shelter, at our shelter you have to be 16 to volunteer which really sucks cause I have another year to go. :( But the animal control will let people under 16, though not unsupervised and only jobs like cleaning cages and not stuff like walking the dogs. Quote
Holz_Boomer Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 Hey! Welcome To The Forum Dehl..Thats FABULOUS that you wanna volunteer at a shelter :angel: maybe, since all are different (everyone is talking about diff ones and some u have to be 16,and some u can go wit a 'rent etc.) maybe u could also just pop in to ur local shelter, ask them..and then tell them that you are interested :D Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 YOU WOULD BE BETTER CALLING IN- LET THEM SEE YOU ARE KEEN Quote
delh1 Posted January 3, 2004 Author Posted January 3, 2004 :D thanx every1 thats very reasuring especially since my mom thinks i may be to young :) thanx agian i love animals Quote
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