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Ready to make an impact?
The animals are waiting. Start your journey with us today.
Submit
Application
Fill out our online form and let us know about your skills, interests, and availability.
Quick
Orientation
Attend a brief virtual or in-person session to learn about our safety protocols and core values.
Background
Check
For the safety of our animals and community, all volunteers over 18 undergo a standard background screening.
First
Shadow Shift
Pair up with an experienced volunteer for your first shift at the CATfé or an event to get comfortable.
Volunteer Essentials:
Age:
Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Teens aged 10-15 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Commitment:
We ask for a minimum of 4 hours per month to ensure our animals receive consistent care.
Attitude:
A passion for animals and a “Lone Star PAWZ” heart for service are required!
Join our
paw-some team
Volunteering is more than just giving your time; it's about changing the lives of animals in need. Join our family of dedicated volunteers and help us provide love, care, and hope to the furry friends at Lone Star PAWZ. Whether you're walking dogs, fostering or assisting in our medical clinics, your support matters!
Why Volunteer with Lone Star Pawz?
Make a
Real Impact
Directly improve the lives of animals by providing the love and care they need to thrive.
Find Your
Community
Join a passionate team of like-minded animal lovers and build lasting friendships.
Grow
and Learn
Gain valuable hands-on experience in animal care, event planning, and more.
More ways to help
Share Your
Unique talents
Snap high-quality portraits to help our animals stand out on adoption sites.
Write compelling bios and success stories to connect pets with forever homes.
Design flyers and manage our digital presence to boost community visibility.
Assist with medical clinics, data entry, or website updates behind the scenes.
save a life from home
the foster
journey
Submit your application to join our network; we will match you with a pet that fits your home and lifestyle.
We provide food and essentials like crates or bedding whenever they are available through our community's generous donations.
Offer a temporary, safe haven where your foster pet can rest, recover, and show their true personality.
Help your foster pet find their forever family by sharing photos and participating in adoption events.
lend a helping paw
ways to
get involved
Help us show off our rescues by handling dogs and cats at off-site adoption events.
Spend time in the CATfé "Cat Cave" helping our residents stay social and ready for their new families.
Provide essential rides for animals going to vet appointments or adoption event hubs.
Assist with event setup, man the information booth, and share the Lone Star PAWZ mission.
Our Impact Together
40
+
adoption events held across the region
85
+
active foster homes providing safe havens
12000
+
hours of care and socialization provided
500
+
animals found their forever homes last year
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