Adopt - Donate - Volunteer

 

Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM - Saturday 10AM - 2PM
2207 Finfeather Road, Bryan, Texas 77801 - (979) 775-5755

 
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We Need People Like YOU!

Are you interested in getting involved in your community? One of the most rewarding places to volunteer is the animal shelter. The Brazos Animal Shelter is always in need of volunteers whether you are able to spend a few hours a week, come in once a month or stop by daily.
Not only can you volunteer at the shelter, but you could help to foster animals that are not ready for adoption. These animals may need medical assistance or are just too young to adopt out.

Other ways to volunteer are helping with seasonal events like Wienerfest, or ongoing projects like the mobile adoption team.

If you are a group or organization looking to become volunteers, please contact Krystle to find out about training opportunities.


Here are just a few of the benefits of volunteering:

  • Be part of the solution. You'll join a network of people working to make the world safe and more humane for all living creatures. You'll make the jobs of everyone working for animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the message of responsible pet ownership.
  • Get warm fuzzies. You'll never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you have comforted. Who can't use another loyal support in life?
  • Keep good company. You'll make lots of new friends—and not just the four-legged kind. Working side by side with people who share similar interests can forge lifelong friendships.
  • Meet the new you. You'll discover skills you never knew you had, and you may be surprised at what you're capable of achieving.
  • Gain a new career. You'll learn things that may lead you to the career—or career change— of your dreams. Employers and college admissions officers look favorably on time spent in volunteer service.
  • Enjoy a wagging tail, a purr, and a smile. Didn't someone once say that the best things in life are free?

Special Events and the
PetSmart/Mobile Adoption Team

The Brazos Animal Shelter has quite a few seasonal events. These events include specials for the holidays, such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, “Fall in Love” and Adopt-a-thon, which all take place here at the shelter. There are also events like Wienerfest, which takes place in October, at Veteran’s Park in College Station. For these types of events we need extra volunteers to help put on the event – whether it is helping with the animals or the general public. Be sure to check the calendar online for upcoming events.

The Brazos Animal Shelter also takes dogs and cats out of the shelter for “mobile adoptions.” A mobile adoption could take place at PetSmart or a large community event. This gives the animals a chance to be seen by people who may not physically come into the shelter on a normal day.
The newest team of volunteers is the PetSmart Adoption Team. The team consists of all volunteers who take on the role of “leader” or “sidekick.” The leaders are trained to know the paperwork aspect of the adoption and have a great deal of knowledge about the shelter. The sidekicks (any age – with training) are a key part of the team. They assist the leaders by handling the pets and talking to people about the pets that are available and the shelter. The PetSmart Adoption Team is growing and always looking for new members! The mobile adoptions at PetSmart are held on Saturdays from 12-5PM. If you are interested in becoming a part of this team, please contact Krystle at 979-775-5755.

Foster Care Program

“All you need is space in your home and heart
to help save lives of shelter animals!”

You must attend the volunteer orientation to get the foster care application. Orientations are held Tuesday or Wednesday at 5:30pm or Thursday at 11am. Please be 10-15 minutes early, because we do start on time.

Most Frequently Asked Questions about foster care can be found here.

For more information, please contact Krystle Gervais Community Enhancement Coordinator. Krystle handles the volunteers, foster care and PetSmart adoptions for the Brazos Animal Shelter.

 

 
 
 
  
 

Donate To The Shelter

You may click this link to donate
to our First Giving page today

Orientation Times
Tuesday 5:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm
Thursday  11am

Anyone interested in volunteering
or the foster care program must first attend a mandatory orientation.

No appointment is needed
to attend. Please be 10-15 minutes early as we start on time.

Volunteering

The Brazos Animal Shelter has many volunteer opportunities for an individual toserve the community and create a better environment for the animals in our care. Not all volunteers at the Animal Shelter
work with the animals. But you can still make a difference in the animals lives.

Working with the animals:
- Socializing with the animals
- Maintaining pet areas
- Special adoption events

Working for the animals:
- Preparing adoption kits
- Data entry
- Involvement in special events

Minors & Volunteering

18 or Older
This age group is free to volunteer (without consent). All interested must attend an orientation prior to volunteering.

16-17 Years Old
This age group is permitted to volunteer with guardian consent. The volunteer and guardian must both be present at the orientation. Once the orientation is complete the volunteer may complete hours without the guardian’s supervision.

15 And Under
This age group is permitted to volunteer at the shelter if a guardian present. The guardian and volunteer must attend an orientation prior to volunteering and all hours complete must be with the guardian present.

 

 

 
 
  
 
   
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