About
Metro Animal Shelter is a 501c3 non-profit organization that opened its doors in July, 1994. Our mission is to provide resources, programs, and information needed to build a more humane community that values animals and promotes compassion and kindness towards them, embraces responsible pet ownership, and promotes the animal/human bond. We hope to inspire community involvement in animal welfare and motivate the public to embrace responsible lifelong pet ownership.
How you can get involved:
Volunteering
Interested in becoming a regular volunteer? Just follow the steps below.
- Fill out the Volunteer Membership application (click here). A staff member should review it and if everything is completed your applications be approved within 24 hours.
- Once approved, go to the “Volunteer Orientation & On-Site Training” volunteer opportunity, watch the associated video, register, answer the associated questions, and finally choose a time slot that works best for you.
Happy Hour
Interested in our Happy Hour Dog Walking Program? Just follow the steps below.
- Fill out the Happy Hour rules and terms agreement (click here). A staff member should review it and if everything is completed you should be approved within 24 hours.
- Once approved, go to the “Happy Hour Orientation” volunteer opportunity, watch the associated video, register and then answer associated questions.
- Once you finish the Happy Hour Orientation you are now ready to participate in Happy Hour! Just go to "Happy Hour" and sign up for the best available time slot!
Court Ordered Community Service
Need to complete Court Ordered Community Service? Just follow the steps below.
- Fill out the Community Service Volunteer Application. A staff member should review it and if everything is completed you should be approved within 24 hours.
- Once approved, go to the “Community Service” volunteer opportunity, and sign up for the best available timeslot!