Thank you for your interest in THS!. We are looking for dog walking volunteers who are at least 18 years old, who are able to come in between the hours of 1 - 4 p.m. or 4 - 6 p.m. any day of the week. You would need to be able to walk high energy dogs ~ as well as medium energy and easy dogs. We ask that our volunteers commit to being here at least 6 hours a month. If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail: lsommers@toledohumane.org
Volunteers support all areas of our organization from dog walking and kitty cuddling, to office assistance, fostering, working in our retail shop and so much more.
Volunteers 10 to 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent, who is also a volunteer, at all times. We request that our volunteers commit to at least 6 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months.
How to safely get a dog out of a kennelAll prospective volunteers must attend orientation. Orientations include important information about our organization. At orientation, you will learn about our volunteer program and the volunteer opportunities that we offer. You will also fill out a volunteer application.
All volunteers should be current on tetanus vaccinations and carry health insurance. Please signup to attend an upcoming orientation class below. Once you sign up for an orientation class, you will receive an e-mail reminder a few days before orientation with more information.
For those of you who are interested in becoming dog walkers you will need to attend a second separate training session. Dog walking is a very important job here at the shelter. You will need to be able to walk dogs in all types of weather and not mind getting dirty.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our next general orientation class and dog walking orientation date is to be determined. Thank you for your patience during this time! A dog walking orientation class will be held immediately after the general orientation session. Only those volunteers who are interested in becoming dog walkers will need to stay for the dog walking portion of the orientation.
When orientation sessions are available again, sign-up information will be posted here.
Download the Volunteer HandbookIf you are interested in learning how to become a dog walker, you must attend an additional special class just for new dog walkers which will be held immediately after the general orientation class.
The Hope and Recovery Pet (HARP) Program is a unique collaborative effort between ProMedica, the Toledo Humane Society, and the University of Toledo. HARP connects adults referred by area mental health providers with companion animals from THS to improve the lives of both. For more information about HARP, contact Gaye Martin at ProMedica: 567-585-7426 or gaye.martin@promedica.org
Volunteer With HARPWhether you’ve lost your pet or found a stray, click here for a list of available resources to help you during this stressful time.
Lost and Found PetsOur network of foster volunteers allows us to provide specialized care to more animals in need while also opening space at the shelter for more homeless pets.
Learn MoreThe Toledo Humane Society is making positive change for thousands of deserving animals each year.
Mission Statement: The Toledo Humane Society leads the community in efforts focused on relieving the suffering of, preventing cruelty to and providing for the humane treatment of animals.
