Volunteering in the Community

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Project CARE


Project CARE, which stands for Community Animal Retention Effort, is focused on helping people in the community care for their animals to reduce the number of animals being surrendered to the shelter. We offer wellness clinics and pet food pantries to Cleveland residents at the APL and at various locations in our community to help them keep their pets healthy and happy. In addition, we support Cleveland residents with other resources and resource referrals to other programs that will best match their needs.  

Volunteer Assignments


Project CARE Pet Food Pantry Volunteer

Do you have a desire to help animals in our community by gaining and giving necessary pet food resources? Our Project CARE Pet Food Pantry Volunteers do just that. Volunteers help to load, transport, sort, and distribute resources to families and pets in need of support at the APL or other various locations such as the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Schedules of distribution services with locations are established in advance, and volunteer shifts are 3-4 hours. Pet Partners are welcome.


Project CARE Wellness Clinic Volunteer

Do you want to help animals in need receive basic veterinary care like vaccines Our Project CARE Wellness Clinic Volunteers help staff and run clinics efficiently that provide preventative care to animals in need. Clinics may be held at the APL or off-site at different locations throughout our community Volunteers help greet clients, help client’s complete necessary paperwork, manage and direct the line of clients with animals needed services, and answer any general questions.

Schedule of clinics is published in advance, and volunteer shifts are approximately 4-6 hours. Pet Partners are welcome. 


Please submit an online volunteer application to express your interest. Please review the general volunteer process for more information.

Complete Volunteer Application