Have you thought about volunteering at an animal shelter? A great number of animals require love and care, and most importantly, a forever home! Volunteers are essential to shelters, many of which are overpopulated and lacking enough funds.
You will find below a selection of photos captured by animal shelter workers, allowing you to appreciate just how lovely it is to be accompanied by fluff-balls while on the job. After viewing these, you’ll certainly be motivated to go and lend a hand. Don’t be misled however, as pleasing as hanging out with animals may be, you would be expected to perform all sorts of duties. From admin and fundraising to cleaning poop from the kennels, there is a lot more to it than just cuddling kittens and puppies!
Scroll down and enjoy the pictures.
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1. 7 Years Ago I Was Raped & Diagnosed With PTSD. 6 Years Ago I Started Working With Wolves As A Form Of Therapy. Today I Run A Wolf Sanctuary And Have Healed More Than I Ever Imagined Possible
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2. This Fluffy Boy Came Into The Shelter I Work At
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3. Rescue Shelter Volunteer Caught Taking A Cat Nap
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4. Working At An Animal Sanctuary
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5. I Work At An Animal Shelter, Today I Turned Around And Caught These Two Staring Me Down
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6. The Kansas City Missouri Animal Shelter Is Celebrating Empty Kennels Thanks To A Record-Setting Weekend
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7. Busy Morning, Practising Our Nativity Play At The Shelter
Credit: Wags To Riches Pet Services – Mountsorrel
8. My Daughter Volunteering At Our Local Shelter, Helping Feed The Puppies. She Was Taken Down And Overpowered By Adorableness
Credit: BellaBelly
9. My Local Shelter Posted This Picture! Such A Sweetie Pie!
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10. My Local Animal Shelter Posted This Little Purrito
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11. The Cat Shelter I Volunteer With Has A Program That Brings Senior Cats To Visit Seniors In Nursing Homes. This Says It All
Credit: MichaelJFoxxy
12. A Dog At The Shelter I Work At Is Teaching Me How To Smile
Credit: BloodFleshBones
13. I Work For An Animal Shelter So Sometimes I Foster Kittens. Meet Sunflower
Credit: Shaydoggy
14. Fox Loves Wildlife Sanctuary Worker
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15. My Local Humane Society Has A Tough Time Getting Any Work Done Sometimes
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16. My Friend Who Works At A Shelter Found Them Like This
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