Best Friends offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for people wanting to help pets at the OKC Animal Shelter. After attending a brief training program, volunteers are able to help in many areas of the shelter. Best Friends believes responsible pet ownership is the key to reducing the number of animals at the OKC Animal Shelter and to adopting as many pets as possible.
Volunteers present humane education programs for children and adults.
Best Friends recognizes that the city cannot truly fund all of the needs of the division. All prospective volunteers must attend orientation and specific program training. The minimum age is 10 years. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult during orientation, training and while volunteering. This program includes bite prevention and responsible pet ownership tips.