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Adopt-A-Pet

Environmental Stewardship: Animals
13575 Fenton Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
Phone (810) 629 - 0723
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Our mission

To assist the community by providing a means to place unwanted healthy, adoptable pets in good family environments and to make the public aware of such animal issues as care, welfare, and the hazards of overpopulation.
Opportunities

Gardening and Yardwork

We have gorgeous gardens and grounds. People are needed to pull weeds,
mow, trim, etc.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Laundry

Laundry is never ending with the number of animals housed at the center. There are four
washers/dryers that are ongoing throughout the day. Volunteers can also take laundry home and bring it
back to help with the large loads onsite.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Outdoor Fun

Scoop feces using a metal or plastic scoop and discard in the outdoor trash cans provided. To
keep disease and parasites at a minimum, this is an extremely important daily task.
• Fill holes the dogs dig in the yards so they don’t sprain ankles. Rake the strewn dirt or bring dirt in
the wheel barrels to the holes.
• Sweep/shovel porches and walkways all the way around the building.
• Wash windows
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Cleaning

This is often the least favorite job but very crucial as there is always something that needs to
be cleaned. Used cages must be disinfected including sides, floor and doors. Food must be organized with the newest in the back and oldest in the front. Please
keep puppy and kitten food separate from adult dog and cat food. Per State Regulations, we cannot have
any bags of food on the floor and all open bags must be in a closed bin.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Bottle Drive

We have an ongoing bottle drive. This has provided a monthly amount to help with bills.
Volunteers sort and return bottles and hand in the receipts. This has become larger over the years and in 2020 the bottle drive raised over $40K!
  • Occasional
  • Teens, 55+, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Socialization

This is often the most overlooked and one of the most important jobs of Adopt-A-Pet. Many animals come in and are very scared, shy and confused. Their worlds have been turned upside down. They need people to sit in and talk, sing or just spend time with them. Groom and pet cats. Groom and walk dogs. Help the dogs with their manners. The volunteers make all the difference in keeping the animals socialized and loved until they find their forever homes. Occasionally there will be animals that need extra attention. Please ask the Cat and/or Dog Coordinators for more information.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Thank You Cards

Thank you cards go out as soon as we receive a donation. They are an important part
of our work and must be kept current.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Transport

Occasional transport of pets is needed for events, special vet care and picking up new arrivals.
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Adopt-A-Pet. Adopt-A-Pet could not exist without all of the amazing volunteers who give their hearts and souls for the animals.
About us

Adopt-A-Pet’s long term goals are to continue to find loving families for homeless dogs and cats as well as assist people in the community with their personal animals. Each animal entering our care receives the highest level of medical and emotional care possible. In addition, we continue to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets as well as proper pet care. We have programs to help reduce the amount of animals entering shelters. We will continue to work with other shelters to reduce the amount of animals killed in overcrowded shelters each day. We look forward to a day when no animal will be without a loving family!