Volunteers are the heart of Friends of the Animals. Every day, they make it possible for us to rescue, care for, and find loving homes for pets in need. Whether you have a few hours a week or just occasional availability, there’s a place for you on our team!
There are so many ways to help:
🧹 Clean and organize spaces for our animals
🚗 Transport animals to and from vet appointments or foster homes
🎉 Assist with special events and fundraising
🐕 Walk dogs and give them exercise and love
✂️ Groom animals so they look and feel their best
Whether it’s behind the scenes or hands-on with the animals, every single role makes a huge difference. Big or small, your time and talents help save lives.
📋 Ready to help? Fill out a Volunteer Form and contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 563-886-2361 to get started!
When a family opens their home to a foster animal, they give that pet more than just a place to stay — they give them hope. Fostering provides animals with a fresh start, helping them gain confidence, trust, and comfort in their surroundings and with people.
Fostering is simple. All you need is:
An open heart to share love.
An open mind to help them transition.
A safe space where they can adjust.
Time to spend building trust.
And sometimes, a little extra care and patience for those who need it most.
In return, you get the incredible reward of watching an animal come out of their shell and blossom into their true personality. Even more, your foster space makes it possible for the shelter to save another animal in need.
We often hear, “I could never foster because I’d get too attached.” While it’s true you may fall in love, the joy of helping an animal find their forever home — and knowing you can help many more over time — is far greater than the fear of saying goodbye.
📩 Ready to make a difference? Fill out a foster application below, and one of our team members will be in touch soon!
Fostering
Join Our Volunteer Team — FOA Needs You!
