There is also lots of work to be done interviewing potential adopters, and following up on adoptions to ensure that things are going smoothly in an animals new home. Organizing fund-raising events is also an area where volunteers can help out. You can contact your local shelter to find out about their volunteering program. BC shelters are listed on the Rescue Organizations page . Foster a Dog - Many shelters and rescues are overcrowded and do not have room to take in new animals.
Some animals come into rescue sick or pregnant, or otherwise unadoptable.
These animals can stay in the rescue system for a long time taking up much-needed space where other animals could be taken in and homes could be found. You can help relieve the pressure by offering to foster a rescue animal in your own home. The Vancouver Pound has a foster program that you can get involved with. You can get more details at the Vancouver Pound Foster Program page. If you are interested in a particular breed you could contact the local Rescue Representative for that breed, if there is one - find out by checking the BC Breed Rescue List .